In the year 705 AD, when Japan's Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan hotel first opened its doors to guests, the Mayas were flourishing in Mesoamerica, Europeans were in the early stages of the Dark Ages, the Islamic Caliphate was expanding its influence across the world, and the Chinese Tang Dynasty was experiencing a period of prosperity. Lots of things have changed since then, except for the fact that this remarkable hotel is still welcoming guests. The hotel's enduring legacy reminds us of what's at the core of hospitality and every single successful venture. It's not so much about enabling AI, the cloud, or the metaverse, but about the timeless practice of making something people want and love, even as trends, cultures, and eras come and go.
Travel Tech Essentialist #124: Timeless
Travel Tech Essentialist #124: Timeless
Travel Tech Essentialist #124: Timeless
In the year 705 AD, when Japan's Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan hotel first opened its doors to guests, the Mayas were flourishing in Mesoamerica, Europeans were in the early stages of the Dark Ages, the Islamic Caliphate was expanding its influence across the world, and the Chinese Tang Dynasty was experiencing a period of prosperity. Lots of things have changed since then, except for the fact that this remarkable hotel is still welcoming guests. The hotel's enduring legacy reminds us of what's at the core of hospitality and every single successful venture. It's not so much about enabling AI, the cloud, or the metaverse, but about the timeless practice of making something people want and love, even as trends, cultures, and eras come and go.