In this episode of Hotel Soprana podcast for hoteliers together with ⁠Diana Soprana⁠ and ⁠Sebastian Wanitschka⁠ we are speaking about the unique challenges faced by the hotel industry during the festive season of December. We explore the heightened stress levels due to Christmas events and the impact on both staff and management. The conversation takes a deeper dive into family-run hotels, focusing on the critical aspect of succession planning where we speak the right time and signs for a founder to pass on the leadership baton to the next generation.Sebastian emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision for the hotel's future and the necessity of preparing a 'wish list' to facilitate smoother transitions. He advocates for effective communication and alignment within the team to manage the holiday season's stress. The discussion also covers the delicate balance of authority and decision-making in family businesses and the potential obstacles to progress when senior members are reluctant to relinquish control in hotel management.

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