Joe Gebbia Quotes

Everything at Airbnb is a continuation of what it's like to be a guest in somebody's house. We think about how each stage makes people feel.

You have to always remember who your guest is, and that's who we cater to.

When I check in at the Encore, they're like, 'Welcome back, sir.' I'm back home, it's like my second home.

In popular houses where visitors like to go again and again, there is always a happy combination of some attention on the part of the hostess and the perfect freedom of the guests to occupy their time as they choose.

When people arrive at El Bulli, everybody goes through the kitchen. It's a way of making them feel at home. When they leave, the only thing I ask is whether they've been happy. Everything in between, I don't particularly care.

Truthfully, I despise hotels. I've had such better experiences staying at people's houses and guesthouses; it's so much more comfortable and homey.

Be aware of textural elements throughout a party, like silverware, stemware, and linens. But the biggest element is metaphorical: it's your own touch. How are you making people feel?

People talk about alienation in the city. Diners are a place where you feel comfortable, an extension of your house.

My house has always been like everyone's house. You walk in, you're a part of the family, no matter who you are, what celebrity status you are, everyone is treated the same - with love from my mom.

If the store were your own business, you'd escort the customer to a product's location in the store and refer to the customer by name.

Just when did I get to the point when staying at a hotel wasn't fun?

I like to have a home for people just to have a lot of fun.

Every time we go to New Zealand, it gets harder to leave. Everyone's always treated us like we're at home.

There are so many restaurants that cook for themselves and think they are different. But it is always about making your guest feel special.

Hospitality is about trying to support multiple functions in one space.

It's the human approach to customers that I want to bring back.

When designing - whether it's a living room, event space, or tablescape - I always want guests to feel as though they are part of the experience.

When friends are at your hearthside met, Sweet courtesy has done its most If you have made each guest forget That he himself is not the host.

A table-full of welcome!

Blest that abode, where want and pain repair, And every stranger finds a ready chair.

There is little in life so reassuring as a genuine welcome.

The atmosphere breathes rest and comfort, and the many chambers seem full of welcomes.

I always want my guests to be happy and impressed.

For a host, above all, must be kind to his guests.