Hotel AKA: Luxury and High-Level Design with Christopher Saputo of Hotel AKA Alexandria

Design, luxury, and a sprinkle of history... That's what makes Hotel AKA in Alexandria so special. Managing Director of Hotel AKA, Chris Saputo takes us on a tour of his unique property and shares the secrets behind its transformation from a Holiday Inn to a design award-winning masterpiece! He shares insider tips on the "five diamond concept" and the secret to understanding what guests REALLY want. You don't want to miss this! Tune into Ted's Hospitality Minute with Ted Kelly here https://youtu.be/LWL_ubck03Q #HotelDesign #LuxuryLiving #HistoricalHotels #TravelInspiration #HotelLife #HospitalityInsider The Recoverit App: Click the Link: https://www.recoverit.app/ USE PROMO CODE 2023IMSL1 00:00 - Preview of Episode 00:16 - Introduction to Chris Saputo 01:02 - How did Chris get into the hotel business? 04:43 - The Hospitality Sixth Sense! 06:26 - What is most unique about a 5 Diamond hotel? 08:23 - Sponsor Message 09:25 - What job position taught Chris the most about hospitality? 11:40 - More about Hotel AKA 13:18 - How is Chris Building Properties? 16:08 - What are some of the challenges in Alexandria? 19:09 - What have you done differently for labor needs since covid? 21:39 - Does hotel AKA have some upcoming events? 23:38 - Closing Thoughts 24:49 - End of Episode 🔗LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ted-kelly1/ 📘Facebook: http://facebook.com/Ted-Kelly-103823931323304 💻Website: http://Interservsolutions.com 🎧 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pmh4bSyQmaoc1HQyd13Yb As founder and chief executive of Interserv, I created a career around providing the most comprehensive solutions and start-to-finish project management for hospitality renovations and facility maintenance. If you are looking for a company to take on all the details of your project, look no further. I enjoy solving problems and earning enough trust to be considered a partner, so running my own business was a life goal. My father, who operated an appliance repair store in Savannah, Ga., during the civil rights era, used me early on as his helper and instilled a respect for a strong handshake and the power of your word. #Hospitality #Hotels #Podcast