Mediterranean influence. A local identity.
Bring the warmth of Spain and the restraint of Italy into a hotel without losing its own sense of place.
2 MIN READ ↗THE ISHTAR JOURNAL / ISSUE 01
The art of
better hospitality.
From the atmosphere of a room to the rhythm of a service.
Practical ideas for people who care about the whole experience.
Design the first fifteen minutes.
A practical way to connect arrival, check-in and the first impression of a room.
2 MIN READ ↗A sunset dinner needs more than a view.
Plan the light, guest comfort, service sequence and weather alternative together.
2 MIN READ ↗One event. One shared runbook.
Keep sales, banqueting, the kitchen and engineering working from the same version.
2 MIN READ ↗A menu with a sense of place.
Connect food storytelling to sourcing, service and what the kitchen can consistently deliver.
2 MIN READ ↗A generous breakfast, with less waste.
Make breakfast feel abundant by improving replenishment and presentation.
2 MIN READ ↗Make the direct booking feel effortless.
Improve the journey between liking a hotel and confidently making a reservation.
2 MIN READ ↗The ten-minute brief that improves a shift.
Give the team useful context, clear responsibilities and a route to ask for help.
2 MIN READ ↗An accessible welcome starts online.
Make it easier for guests to understand the property and complete a booking.
2 MIN READ ↗Bring local culture into the experience—with care.
Develop experiences with local people, accurate context and clear agreements.
2 MIN READ ↗Design space for a quieter stay.
Use choice, privacy and daily routines to make rest feel easier.
2 MIN READ ↗Maintenance is part of the guest experience.
Connect room readiness, service reports and repair follow-up.
2 MIN READ ↗A full hotel is not the whole story.
Review demand, rate and the cost of earning each reservation together.
2 MIN READ ↗Watch: the five keys to safer food.
An official WHO introduction, with questions for a hotel team discussion.
2 MIN READ ↗No matching insights yet.
Try a broader phrase or choose another topic.
A GROWING BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
Many disciplines.
One guest experience.
Design, culture, food, people, events, climate and commercial thinking. This opening collection brings them into the same conversation, with practical notes and selected resources to explore further.
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