8 CALIFORNIA LODGING NEWS www.calodging.com “Community really drives overall performance, both at the local level and then the domestic and international level, and it’s really important that we are active participants in that,” he added. The property has its own community service committee, which organizes various service initiatives. One of their most recent events was the Alive Together program, an annual walk to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and raise money for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. “I believe everyone has some degree of connection to someone who has struggled with mental health, and it’s likely more prevalent now than ever,” Jagger said. “This creates a genuine connection amongst our employees to raise awareness and support each other and the community.” The property also recently participated in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a walk to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer. The Maybourne had 18 volunteers and raised $5,000 for the cause. To ensure the success of these events, Jagger emphasized the importance of clear communication to keep the team informed about upcoming initiatives utilizing tools like emails and posters at both the department and hotel levels. He also highlighted the need to focus on quality over quantity. “Choose a few events and execute them exceptionally well, rather than trying to do too many,” he advised. Jagger expressed that The Maybourne Beverly Hills looks forward to continuing to serve and develop their relationships within the Beverly Hills community so they can all succeed together. “At the end of the day, the giving back component of what we do is really important, so let’s rise to the challenge and be good stewards in our communities,” he said. Continued COVER STORY
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