In this exclusive episode of the Unpacking APAC: Australia mini-series by This Week In Coworking, host Tashi Dorjee sits down with Gadi Hassin, CEO and co-founder of Helios Hospitality Management.

Learn more about the series at https://UnpackingAPAC.comExplore the evolution of coworking spaces within hotels, the importance of creating social connections, and how traditional commercial real estate can learn from the hospitality industry.

With over 25 years of global hospitality experience, Gadi shares valuable insights on design, community building, and experiential hospitality for nomadic travelers.

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Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Host Introduction00:21 Sponsor Messages01:01 Interview with Gadi Hassin: Hospitality Insights02:03 Personal Experiences in Hospitality03:03 Creating Community in Hospitality Spaces04:35 Hospitality vs. Commercial Real Estate07:55 Evolving Hospitality Experiences08:09 Post-COVID Changes in Hospitality17:36 Blurring the Lines Between Work and Leisure19:40 Designing Flexible Hotel Spaces20:47 Creating Soul and Energy in Large Spaces21:12 Intentional Furniture and Accidental Collisions22:45 Role of Community Managers in Hotels23:35 Technology and Social Connectivity26:46 Digital Nomads and Their Needs27:44 Commercial Real Estate and Hotel Partnerships29:26 Coworking Spaces in Hotels32:53 Case Study: Villa Turned Coworking Space34:52 Impact of Media on Hotel Occupancy35:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts