#47: From Roadside Motel to Modern Independent Hotel | with Jeremy Wells

The Modern Hotelier - Interviews with Hoteliers and Experts in Travel, Hospitality, Events & Food & Beverage

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Jeremy Wells is an independent hotelier, brand strategist, investor, and author who believes that true hospitality, thoughtfully-crafted experiences, and humble attitudes can change the world. In this episode, we talk about his journey from creative director and designer to independent hotelier and author. We dive into the importance of branding for hotels, his experience as a newly minted independent hotelier, and what it's like revitalizing a roadside motel into a modern independent hotel.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How branding and design touches every aspect of hospitality
• Jeremy's advice for aspiring independent hoteliers
• Why Jeremy wrote two books about the hospitality industry
• The importance of leaning into your expertise and surrounding yourself with others to fill in the gaps.

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