Robert Mandelbaum, Hotel Researcher and Consultant, interviewed by Lan Elliott

Robert Mandelbaum, Hotel Researcher and Consultant, interviewed by Lan Elliott

May 13, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Robert Mandelbaum discusses his career in hotel data and the importance of passion and networking.

Robert’s career shows what happens when passion, self-knowledge, and service converge over time. He found his niche in hotel data and leaned into it fully - building tools that transformed how the industry benchmarks performance. His advice: follow what energizes you, surround yourself with people you can learn from, and show up for your network the way you hope they will show up for you. Do that consistently, and the rest tends to take care of itself.

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