#162: How Independent Hotels Are Shaping the Future of Personalized Travel | with Summer Shoemaker

The Modern Hotelier

In this episode, we sit down with Summer Shoemaker, General Manager of the stunning San Diego Mission Bay Resort, to talk all things independent hotels.

Summer shares how growing up across California, Colorado, and Hawaii sparked her love for travel and hospitality. She opens up about what makes independent properties so powerful, the creative freedom they offer, and how tools like Curator Hotel & Resort Collection give GMs the backup they need to thrive in a competitive market.

From slashing wine costs by 50% to saving over $200,000 on AV, Summer walks us through the real-world wins that prove independents can compete with the big brands, and win. If you’re a hotelier who wants to stay independent and profitable, this is the episode for you.

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q9EZscjVCDc

This episode is sponsored by Curator: https://www.curatorhotelsandresorts.com/

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Links:
Summer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/summer-shoemaker-53a1535/
San Diego Mission Bay Resort: https://www.missionbayresort.com/

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