First post for 'everyday Hospitality' and a message celebrating people, purpose, and passion behind everyday hospitality.

This series explores how hospitality shows up in everyday life…in how we greet, listen, care, and lead.

From interviews with professionals across industries to small, human moments that restore our faith in kindness, Everyday Hospitality is both a celebration and a study of what it means to make people feel seen.

It’s not about luxury or perfection. It’s about intention. It’s about the gestures that make ordinary days gentler and work feel worthwhile.

Whether it’s a flight attendant, florist, or firefighter — everyone has a version of hospitality that defines how they show up for others. Here, we tell those stories.

The Hospitality of Apples: Orchards, Hotels, and Warm Welcomes

From ancient wild apple forests near Almaty to polished apples at hotel front desks, this Everyday Hospitality story explores how a humble fruit became a symbol of welcome, commerce, and care…from Johnny Appleseed to Hudson Valley orchards and beyond.

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