Juan Corvinos Solans is VP Development Latin America & Caribbean with Hilton. We discuss the Caribbean, Latin America and how hoteliers are making money now that US travelers are getting their travel game back on.
This is super cool. We've got Dan McCoy. the TSA's Chief Innovation Officer. We learn all about the super cool department and what's in store for the future of travel security.
We're switching things up. Forget hotel news or interesting guests! Today, Glenn and Anthony are the guests and producer Dave and fans of the show cohost!
Rob Smith is Executive Vice President Of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality who runs its luxury, resort and full service division. Smith shares insider insights from the world's largest hotel management company, which runs more than 1,500 hotels, resorts and conference centers located throughout North America and Caribbean, and 93 internationally, with a global pipeline of 234 properties as of November 2020.
Sean Worker is a renowned CEO, business consultant and author of The Adapters, which was created with the help of our very own Glenn Haussman. They discuss the keys to making smart business changes. Then, Amrita Nichols, VP of Global Accounts at ConferenceDirect, discusses what meeting planners are thinking right now.
Las Vegas meetings are back! Stephanie Glanzer, Chief Sales Officer & SVP at MGM Resorts International discusses the surge in meeting planners booking business. We discuss how event spaces are filling up fast, meeting planner expectations and how MGM and its Convene with Confidence program are reshaping how we'll meet as we all get back to gathering in person.
We love the notion of all inclusive hotels and resorts. Today we're focusing on a great partnership between Sunwing Travel Group, it's Blue Diamond Resorts which is the Caribbean's fastest growing resort chain, with a 44 property portfolio exceeding 15360 rooms in 10 countries; and Marriott International. Guests include Brian King, President - Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America, and, Jurgen Stutz, SVP Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management & Distribution at Hotels & Resorts Division,...
Like hotels, the cruise industry faced dire challenges during the COVID pandemic. We talk to Bill Panoff, Chairman & CEO at The PPI Group, where they have magazines such as Porthole.com. We discuss the cruise industry, its comeback plan, the psychology of creating cruise ships, how people are snapping up future cruises at a record pace, and what it will take to set sail again from the USA.
Pranav Bhakta of Bhakta Capital looks at deploying capital differently. Instead of traditional methods, he leverages the power of Big Data to create the investment edge. Plus, we'll talk about segments and markets hotel developers are considering next.
JD Power's Mike Taylor Returns to discuss top airlines rankings. But first, Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality to discuss the travel surge in places such as Atlantic City, other drive to markets and more. We also discuss how shifting mask policies are quickly reshaping hotel company and guest habits. Plus, Producer Dave cohosts today!
Jon Weitz is the CEO of Avocet Hospitality Group. He loves buying old hotels and returning them to their historic glory. Learn how he does it, and why he focuses on this industry niche.
Top recruiter Jeremy Nichols of Gecko Hospitality and Peter Ricci, Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program of FAU, share best practices when recruiting, what hoteliers can do to find staff, and most importantly...how can they keep them? Plus, they bust the myth that paying employees more costs more! Yup, it's true!
Hunter Wrap Up and Choice Hotels' Chief Development Officer, David Pepper.
Today we're exploring IHG Hotels & Resorts ' Design Center, the place the brand's people create and tweak hotel concepts before going public. We've got Justin Alexander, VP, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, and Karen Gilbride , VP, avid hotels and Atwell Suites, to take us through. This show is filled with amazing visuals so be sure to catch our video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tzoo3X2U65E...
Jerry Inzerillo is the hotelier's hotelier and is one of the most prominent professionals on the planet. He's constantly in the mix with the most influential people around the world, no joke, and a few years ago began working with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. now he's CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), a mixed-use traditional urban community, celebrating the rich cultural history of Saudi Arabia with At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at its heart. It's a $20 billion project ...
What makes a luxury hotel a luxury hotel? We find out how all the components fit together. Part two features Manuel Martinez, General Manager; Patrick Sewell, Director of Hospitality Operations; Isabelle Hogan, Chef Concierge. Listen to part one for world renowned chef Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Andrew Jeffries, Director of Sales & Marketing;
What makes a luxury hotel a luxury hotel? We find out how all the components fit together. Huge show whch we have split into two parts. Part one features Manuel Martinez, General Manager; world renowned chef Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Andrew Jeffries, Director of Sales & Marketing
Once the virus epicenter, L.A. is starting its comeback – safely reopening museums, indoor dining, theme parks and outdoor live events, including spectator sports, with appropriate capacity controls and safety protocols. We're joined by Los Angeles Tourism’s President & CEO Adam Burke, who is providing an update on L.A.’s recovery!
Julius Robinson, Marriott International's Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, US and Canada; has an essential job, getting people interested in travel and staying their hotels. Here's how he sees opportunity going forward and how he plans to leverage it for Marriott. Bonvoy's 140 million members may offer a clue!
We go behind the scenes with Ron Pohl , COO of Best Western® Hotels & Resorts to get an update and how the company will leverage the surging state of the hotel business....
In what may the biggest hotel story of the last year, Sonesta has morphed from a small hotel company to one of the industry's leaders. CEO Carlos Flores shares the story. Also, a live report from Disney World and a focus on autism awareness. Packed show!
Anthony and Glenn chat about what's on their minds and answer audience questions.
Jessica Blotter is CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler , the first socially conscious Give + Get hotel booking & media platform empowering travelers to positively impact visited communities. Through a Give + Get booking model, travelers unlock exclusive hotel rates + perks to book directly with curated Kind Hotels when they give a $10 nightly donation to a local charity that positively impacts communities being visited, or a charity of choice on Kind Traveler. All 100% of donations goes to charity...
As we continue moving through recovery, Revenue Management is more critical than ever to generating maximize revenue from every reservation. That’s why we went to Cesar Wurm, VP of Commercial & Revenue Management for IHG. He shared best practices and strategies, especially with major demand discrepancies across the country. This is essential viewing for all hoteliers!
Dan Cockerell returns to discuss the evolving nature of leadership as people return to work. We discuss motivating teams, whether they're new to hotels, or have been experiencing the challenges of working with limited staff. We also discuss the reality of burnout and how to prevent it. First, Teague Hunter on the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference coming up May 10-12.
Sloan Dean is Chief Executive Officer & President at Remington Hotels, an industry leading management company with about 80 hotels. We discuss getting back to profitability -- it's happening -- keeping staff mentally fit, growth strategies and lots, lots more!!!
Christine Trippi, The Wise Pineapple, and Calvin Tilokee of RevPar Media join Glenn and Anthony to discuss the ins and out of being an entrepreneur. We discus how they got the guts, and made the move from hospitality employees to business owners. Why? When? How? Those questions and more will be answered. And some saucy language too!
Paul N. Leone, is the CEO of The Breakers Palm Beach and Flagler System, Inc. We go behind the scenes at what may be the last family owned grande dame hotel in the USA, which was founded in 1896 by business icon Henry M. Flagler. The luxury hotel has myriad restaurants, two 18-hole championship golf courses, indoor/outdoor spa, beach club with a half mile private beach, four swimming pools, and so much more!
Michael Medzigian is the Chairman and CEO of Watermark Lodging Trust, Inc., a company which owns many highly prized assets in city centers and other unique high barrier to entry resort markets. We talk the upside of the downside, Watermark's ongoing strategy and glean many important tidbits about investing in hotels and working in the career of hotel investment. He is also a Director of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, serves on the Board of its Hospitality Investment Roundtable and is ...
After our incredible first interview with Bill Walshe, President and CEO of Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, and our amazing trip to Hotel Zena in Washington D.C., we get more inspirations and insights. Plus, we learn about their post covid strategy and where they're currently seeing a competitive advantage.
