There is a strong trend in the hospitality industry towards providing unique, local, and authentic experiences for guests. Local live entertainment is one of the strongest ways that hotels and resorts can create these memorable experiences for guests on a daily basis.

Often, I meet with F&B Directors/Hotel Managers who book their own entertainment and have to deal with scheduling multiple independent musician vendors. Frequently, the result is unnecessary stress and a chaotic activation schedule.

At resorts that offer guests unique and personalized experiences, entertainment is a critical component, and it is important for the F&B Director to make sure the budget allows the hotel to procure the best local musicians and DJs, at exactly the fair market rate (not too high, not too low).

Often, musicians and DJs who come on property do not understand the hotel or resort’s brand standards and expectations for professional behavior, leading to lots of frustration for management and a subpar guest experience.

From sourcing talent, scheduling them, getting them set up as vendors, and dealing with last-minute issues, the total burden on the hotel’s team can be significant.

Sometimes, luxury hotels and resorts struggle with entertainment vendors demanding strict cancellation policies, akin to what a touring artist’s manager would demand for a large-scale performance.

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Sometimes, luxury hotels and resorts struggle with vendors who attempt to overcharge.

The decision to provide musical equipment for live performances within your luxury hotel comes with its own set of pros and cons.

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explore the exhilarating world of open-air entertainment and how it can transform your property into a haven of rhythm, relaxation, and pure enjoyment.

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A tailored musical activation is one that fits the specific ambiance of a restaurant or bar outlet, connects well with the demographics of clientele, and contributes to a holistic guest experience while they enjoy the outlet.

While there has been a significant industry-wide shift away from tip jars at luxury hotel bars and restaurants, determining how to best navigate this issue as it affects musicians and DJs can have a surprising significant impact on the overall guest experience.

As luxury hotels and resorts continue to offer live music and DJ activations as part of their guest experience program, it's important to ensure that performers are complying with brand standards and professionalism expectations.

To ensure that hotel guests and locals alike are aware of your activations, effective marketing strategies are key for these two distinct target audiences.

When it comes to deciding between a live musician or DJ, it can be difficult to know which is the better choice.

With so many different genres and subgenres to choose from, how do you know which one is right for your hotel outlet?

If you have a large atrium lobby that you’d like to activate, there are several important considerations that you need to make.

Sometimes Hotel/F&B Managers wonder whether their live entertainment should include a singer or whether instrumental music is more appropriate.