The Art of Hospitality with Katherine Lo

Season 1, Episode 5 of “The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela”

Overview:

Born in Hong Kong, Kat Lo is a next-generation leader, driven by her moral compass and committed to reimagining the future of hospitality for the betterment of the people and the planet.

In 2011, Kat joined her family business in hospitality, and just a few years later, her father appointed her President of Eaton Workshop.

It was in 2014 when Kat founded Eaton as a global hospitality company with a mission “to uplift the human spirit” and “to transform hospitality into a force for creativity and social and environmental impact.”

Building upon her creativity and passion for the arts, Kat and her team launched Another World is Possible in 2020, which is an online multimedia festival featuring innovative panel discussions and original short films produced by Eaton, itself.

Now, fast forward to the present day, and Kat Lo is officially the Chair of Eaton Workshop, with an emphasis on progressing Eaton’s storytelling and sharing impactful pieces of thought leadership with the world.

What You Will Hear:

– How Kat built her career in the hospitality industry
– Creating Eaton Workshop
– Eaton’s ethos
– Los Angeles culture
– How boutique hotels can be a vehicle for progression in local communities
– Stress points for boutique hotel owners today
– Creating and retaining a familial environment with your team
– Creating a brand that transforms an established industry
– Intergenerational mentors and teachers
– Advice for boutique hotel ownership
– What boutique means to Kat

Season 1 is sponsored by Solonis, the new property management system designed for hotels. Solonis is also a premier partner member of BLLA!