BEYOND THE LOBBY

Beyond the Lobby Issue 2 brings together some of the most respected voices in hospitality, luxury travel, wellness, culture, and concierge leadership.

This edition opens with a special interview featuring Simona Marciulaityte, Chef Concierge at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa and the 2026 United States nominee for the Les Clefs d'Or International Young Concierge of the Year Award. Simona shares her journey, philosophy, and vision for the future of the concierge profession.

Readers will also find insights from Christopher McCormack, President of the New York City Association of Hotel Concierges (NYCAHC), as he reflects on the association’s 16th Annual Celebration of Hospitality Innovation and the upcoming NYCAHC Trade Show.

In this issue:

• Special Interview: Simona Marciulaityte

• Chris McCormack: NYCAHC’s 16th Annual Celebration of Hospitality Innovation

• Maria Yoon: An Art Insider’s Perspective

• Revitalyze Drips Is Becoming a Concierge Essential

• Suzana Morriale: Why Every Hospitality Professional Should See the World

• Relier Worldwide Chauffeur Service: Where Global Mobility Meets the Concierge Mindset

• Pía Escobedo: Presence Is a State of Happiness

• Duke Perkins: What Makes The Mark a Global Benchmark in Luxury Hospitality

• Ryan McConville: The Tyger by Tuxedo Hospitality

• Joshua Hernández Reviews Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

• Hernán Ríos: AI vs. Concierge — Are We Asking the Wrong Question?

Issue 2 continues Beyond the Lobby’s mission of showcasing the people, ideas, experiences, and conversations shaping the future of hospitality. Through interviews, industry perspectives, destination recommendations, wellness insights, cultural discoveries, and thought-provoking discussions, this edition celebrates the professionals who create extraordinary guest experiences every day.

Created by concierges, for concierges — and for everyone who loves hospitality.

Read Issue 2 now.