Beyond The Lobby

If you work in hospitality, a chilling question is creeping in: "Will a machine take my job?"

In this video, we're going beyond the hype and fear to deliver a clear, actionable diagnosis for your career and we're not just talking about AI in hotels, we're building your survival and success plan for the new era of hospitality.

🔍 In this video, you will discover:

The 3 KEY AREAS where AI is actively replacing hotel tasks TODAY (and why this is both a threat and an opportunity).

The "Left-Brain vs. Right-Brain" Framework: A sim...

That first moment a guest walks in—it’s everything. In just ten seconds, you can build instant trust and loyalty, or leave them feeling like just another transaction. How do you make sure it’s the first one?

Welcome back to Beyond the Lobby! I’m Yahya Shakhshir, and in this episode, we’re breaking down the science and art behind the powerful first impression in hospitality.

We’re mastering “The 10-Second Welcome”—a simple, transformative framework that builds genuine human connection from the very first glance.

In this video, you’ll learn:

- 🧠 The...

Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome to my podcast! I'm Yahya, and if you're passionate about hospitality or looking to break into the hotel industry, you're in the right place!

I'm the co-founder of Bliss Hospitality, where we've been helping people launch and grow their careers in hotels for years. With 20+ years of combined industry experience—from front desk to executive management—I've seen it all, and now I'm here to share those insider tips with YOU.

On this podcast, expect:

✨ Real hospitality career advice that actually works

🏨 Behind-the-scenes hotel operations secrets

💼 Interview prep...