The Modern Hotelier – Episode #132: Sarah Dandashy on the LA Wildfires and the Impact on Hospitality & Travel Industry
In this special edition of The Modern Hotelier, we focus on one of the most significant events impacting the hospitality industry this month—the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Joining us is Sarah Dandashy, an industry expert and longtime LA resident, who shares her firsthand experience of the fires, the resilience of the community, and how hospitality businesses stepped up in a time of crisis.
Hosts Steve Carran and David Millili discuss the broader impact of the fires on tourism, hotel occupancy, and the travel industry, drawing parallels to past crises like 9/11 and the Maui wildfires. They also explore how businesses and individuals can prepare for emergencies and provide tangible ways to support those affected.
Key Topics:
* How LA residents, businesses, and the hospitality industry came together to support those affected.
* The Community Response & Hospitality Industry’s Role
* The Fires’ Impact on Hospitality & Tourism
* Why is it important to have an emergency plan
If you’re looking for insights on disaster response in hospitality, community resilience, and ways to help LA rebuild, this episode is a must-listen.
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00:00 Introduction
00:09 Special Guest: Sarah Dandashy
00:28 Main Topic: LA Fires
01:36 Sarah’s Personal Experience
07:12 Community Response and Support
08:13 Impact on Hospitality and Travel
13:18 Advice for Crisis Management
16:44 Final Thoughts
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Links:
Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdandashy/
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For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/132
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Connect with Steve and David:
Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E%99%EF%B8%8Fsteve-carran-00914510/
David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-millili/
