HeyJaredThe Stanza
A newsletter about hospitality & culture from an investor's perspective. Follow @thestanzamedia on Instagram
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The Thesis Behind Slow Luxury: Why Belmond Treats Time As The Product (opens the original)
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Hello everyone, happy Friday.Today’s episode has been a long time in the making! One of my personal indicators of my performance is if those who are “media shy” or tend to avoid interviews agree to do one with me. I’m very excited to share this special interview with Dan Ruff, CEO of Belmond — it’s his first video podcast and it’s a rare look into Belmond’s strategy. I hope you get to enjoy this over the weekend. And as always, my inbox is open for your thoughts and questions.Best,NadineWatch on
Is there really a “best” hotel in the world? (opens the original)
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Hello everyone, happy Friday-My phone has been blowing up this week post the list reveal of the 2026 World’s 50 Best hotels, so I wanted to share my two cents below.BestNadineIn today’s newsletter: This week’s award announcements prompted me to think about what hotel distribution and trust mean in 2026.Read previous issues of The Stanza here.<p class="ct
What’s next in hospitality & travel? (opens the original)
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Hello everyone, happy weekend -My apologies for a late letter. I’m writing to you after an intense week at PURE Marrakech, which I can’t wait to tell you all about below. It was a truly incredible experience to see and feel the impact of The Stanza on the broader industry in person. To everyone who approached me to share what they love about The Stanza, and to everyone who came to my talk and stayed engaged in literal 100 degree heat — thank you! It’s an honor to give you value and insight throu
Compelling & effective storytelling in hospitality (opens the original)
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Hello everyone, Given the amount of inbound interview pitches I receive and the number of interviews I’ve done to date, I’ve been thinking about writing this letter for a while to share what I’ve learned being an interview host, along with some practical tips on telling your story effectively.Podcasts & newsletters have become an incredibly powerful way to reach an otherwise-hard-to-reach audience. I’m constantly told by my guests about the opportunities and introductions that come their way aft
What makes a good vs bad hospitality experience? (opens the original)
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Hello everyone, I’m often asked which podcasts I listen to regularly, and recently it’s been David Senra’s podcast in which he interviews some of the greatest founders of today. His interview with Travis Kalanick (Uber) was the best interview I listened to during my summer travels. His decisiveness, commitment to excellence, and level of strategic thinking are valuable to observe for any entrepreneur. I think there’s a lot of value in learning from tech founders and how they build their business
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