Jan 22 2025 69 mins 1
In this engaging podcast we welcome Peter Fabor, a hospitality innovator and founder of Surf Office.
The conversation spans various topics such as their long-term parallel journeys in the hospitality industry, the innovative 'Hotel Nuggets' newsletter, and the incredible idea of dog stick libraries in hotels.
They dive into the importance of optimizing venues for retreats, managing remote work dynamics, and leveraging hotel partnerships effectively.
Peter also shares insights from his extended family travel experiences to destinations like New York, Hawaii, and Japan.
They round off by discussing the potential of emerging locations like Rio de Janeiro for nomadic lifestyles and community building.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:24 The Dog Stick Library Concept
03:23 Creative Hotel Ideas
05:08 The Rise of Co-working Spaces in Hotels
08:46 Accor's Innovative Strategies
19:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Hospitality
29:35 The Story of SurfOffice
36:16 Challenges in Finding the Right Hotels
37:16 Optimizing Client-Hotel Matching
38:41 Building Long-Term Relationships with Hotels
41:36 The Importance of Retreat Logistics
45:21 The Debate on Remote Work vs. Office
52:27 Personal Experiences of a Nomadic Lifestyle
58:53 Exploring Rio de Janeiro as a Nomad
01:03:49 Final Thoughts and Future Conversations
