Managing America's Largest Summer-Only Resort: David Jurcak's Mackinac Island Story

The Inspired Stories Podcast · Nov 27, 2025 · 1h 5m · transcript

🎙️ Preserving American History Through Hospitality: David Jurcak's Leadership at Grand HotelDavid Jurcak, President of Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan, shares his extraordinary journey leading America's largest summer-only resort. From managing hotel closures during COVID to orchestrating 139 seasonal reopenings, David brings unique perspective from Plano, Texas roots through Chicago family heritage to Northern Michigan's historic car-free island where 800 horses transport everything from Amazon boxes to wedding cakes.✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:Operating the world's largest…