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Toni Bates | Hospitality Educator

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God + Me 🤞🏽
Hospitality Educator & Event Producer
Hotels • Restaurants • Events • Tourism
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Some lunches are just a meal. Others remind you why hospitality matters.

Stopped by @willajeanneworleans for lunch, and it delivered on all the things I appreciate most—a space that feels warm the moment you walk in, genuine service, and food that keeps you lingering a little longer. 🍔✨

I kept it classic with the burger and fries, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. No overthinking. Just quality ingredients, done well, in an atmosphere that makes you want to come back.

A special shoutout to John Smith, who took care of our table. He was welcoming, attentive without ever feeling intrusive, and genuinely elevated the entire experience. Great service has a way of making a good meal unforgettable, and John absolutely delivered.

As someone who studies hospitality every day, I’m always paying attention to how a place makes people feel. Willa Jean gets that right.

If you’re in New Orleans and looking for a lunch spot, this one’s worth adding to your list.

Have you been? What’s your go-to order? 🍽️

#NewOrleansEats #WillaJean #HospitalityMatters #NOLAFoodie #thehospitalityblueprint taken in Willa Jean by @tonidbates

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Let’s be honest, @buzinessminded put on a phenomenal 7 figure mastermind event today. All of the speakers were very informative and what these professionals confirmed is that collaboration is key at the top!

What I loved the most is, God always came up in the conversations. Look out for the next one and get in the room!

Of course the event team gave unreasonable hospitality so I am super satisfied!😊🔥🔥

Sidenote: I love the book Unreasonable Hospitality! I would love to have a conversation with the author of Unreasonable Hospitality @wguidara 👀

#millionairemindset #elevation #growth #unreasonablehospitality taken in Jrumz HQ by @tonidbates

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After a weekend full of panels, events, and being on the move, come close it out with the best vibes. 💚🍵🤎

Join me for Matchas & Melanin at one of my favorite Black woman-owned cafés in New Orleans, St. Noir Café — a cozy creator kickback celebrating Black women, Black joy, matcha, and real community.

Come dressed in shades of green, sip something good, grab food, and vibe with us.

Admission is free, just RSVP. Link in my bio. 🫶🏾

#neworleans #thingstodoinnola #essencefestival taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @tonidbates

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Every opportunity to learn is an opportunity to lead.

Grateful to have spent the day with the Louisiana Restaurant Association, learning from industry leaders, building new connections, and being reminded that hospitality is always evolving.

It’s inspiring to be in rooms where ideas are shared, relationships are strengthened, and the future of our industry continues to take shape.

Here’s to continuing to learn, grow, and serve with excellence. 🤍

#LouisianaRestaurantAssociation #HospitalityIndustry #HospitalityLeadership #HostWithToni #KeepBuilding taken in New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center by @tonidbates

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Good food is expected. A memorable experience is what keeps me coming back. 🍣❤️❤️

#VisitNewOrleans
#NewOrleansEats
#NOLAFoodie
#sushi
#hospitality taken in Sake Cafe On Magazine by @tonidbates

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A simple “thank you,” a thoughtful referral, trusting my recommendations, or choosing to work together again, those gestures never go unnoticed.

#hospitality #clientexperience #thehospitalityblueprint #hospitalityindustry #serviceexcellence by @tonidbates

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Some of the most meaningful growth happens long before anyone else notices.

Stay focused. Stay consistent. Keep building.

#HospitalityLeadership #HospitalityIndustry #CareerGrowth #BehindTheScenes #TheHospitalityBlueprint by @tonidbates

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This is your sign to take that trip. Trust me, you won’t regret it. 🏙️✈️

#Chicago #TravelReels #TakeTheTrip #TravelInspiration #ExploreMore taken in Chicago, Illinois by @tonidbates

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Good coffee. Great matcha. Even better hospitality. ☕🍵✨

BMP & GRND is one of those spots that gets it right from the atmosphere to every sip. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to.

Have you been yet?

#BMPandGRND #NOLAEats #CoffeeLover #MatchaLife #hospitality taken in 419 Carondelet by @tonidbates

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Good food. Good mood. Great company. 🍽️✨
Some meals are about more than what’s on the table—they’re about the conversations, the atmosphere, and the memories made between every bite. Here’s to discovering places that get it right every time.

#FoodieFinds #HospitalityMatters #NOLAEats #DiningExperience #GoodFoodGoodMood taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @tonidbates

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