Welcome to the Responsible Hospitality Blog!
Here, we go beyond buzzwords to explore real-world case studies, industry research, and expert perspectives on how hotels, travel businesses, and hospitality leaders can drive long-term profitability through responsible business practices.
Whether you’re a hotel owner, operator, or industry leader, explore data insights, forward-looking opinions, and real-world strategies to create a more responsible and community-driven hospitality industry.
Community-First Hospitality: Moving Beyond “Give Back” Models
Erik Warner, Co-founder of Eagle Point Hotel Partners, challenges the conventional “give back” model and makes the case for designing hotels with community at the core. Drawing from real experiences at the Anvil Hotel in Jackson Hole, Sound View in Long Island, and Turpin Meadow Ranch in Wyoming, he shares how integrating local artists, businesses, and voices into every stage of hospitality—design, operations, and guest experience—builds not only stronger communities, but more resilient and beloved hotels.