We investigate an exciting new bedding technology guaranteed to make guests sleep better at night. Steve Tipton, VP with Serta Simmons joins us for a wide ranging discussion about this new technology.
Chip Ohlsson is Wyndham Hotel & Resorts' EVP and Chief Development Office. They've got a new Microtel prototype as well as industry insights! Then we hear from Calvin Stovall, a hospitality lifer, about how to ensure your guest experience during these difficult times.
Today we go behind the scenes with the team creating The Drew Las Vegas, one of the most exciting projects happening in the hotel business today. The Drew will be a 3,700 room-ish casino gaming resorts in Las Vegas opening 2023. Here's the scoop on what to expect when it debuts!
Design Icon Roger Thomas and Todd-Avery Lenahan join Glenn and Anthony to discuss Wynn Resorts, design during recovery, and everything else you want to know about hospitality design! Yes, we talk about their process and how they accomplish the incredible things they do!
Today we're focused on amazing design. Do pre-covid trends matter anymore? How will hotel and residential design change going forward, if at all? Plus, I complain about hotel room design elements that make me angry. Guests include TV personality and designer Mikel Welch and //3877 partner David Tracz! Watch now, then let me know your top hotel design pet peeve.
Returning to the show is Rob Palleschi. He's he CEO of G6 Hospitality. They operate brands like Motel 6 and Studio 6. He shares the state of the company how they laid off hardly anyone, its relationship with owner Blackstone, and how the brand seems to be doing great in terms of rate and occupancy and how her feels east coast expansion is their next big move. Plus, he swears to not launch any new brands!
Today we feature Mike Taylor of JD Power. We discuss what airlines are dog it right and wrong in the covid world! But first we talk to PR pro Amy Ogden about new PR concepts to help you make more money.
William "Chip" Rogers , President and CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association shares Capitol Hill update. Plus we discuss PPP, travel tax credits, and a potential new anti-business move in San Francisco that could cause many hotel to shutter permanently! Then we speak to Rebecca Alesia with SmartFlyer r who shares where and how people are vacationing this summer!...
AAHOA 's newest Chairperson, Biran Patel , provides an update on the association, the state of the hotel business and how they're transitioning from a live in-person annual conference to a virtual format this year. Then we speak with entrepreneur William Lucas . He founded Mint House , which features hotel conveniences meshed with a short term rental mindset. Here's why we've been preaching this is the next big ownership trend!...
Award winning travel journalist Peter Greenberg. He's a multiple Emmy-winning investigative reporter and producer, and is America’s most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist. Known in the travel industry as “The Travel Detective,” he is the Travel Editor for CBS News, appearing on CBS This Morning.
The hotel biz is under assault from both inside and the outside. Certain hotels are revealed to have poor cleaning methods, while those refusing to wear masks may irreparably damage the desire to travel. Anthony Melchiorri and I debate this in a firecracker segment. Then, Daniel Abernethy, President, Atrium Hospitality joins to talk about their recovery.
We talk to Michael Stengel(SVP of Gaylord) about the reopening of the properties. He discusses how busy they are this summer for familes, doing renovations during this downtime, partnering with meeting planners for future successes, and great stories from his time running the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan during the 9/11 era.
Dr. Primas joins us for this special edition to talk about where we stand with COVID-19.
Great interview with leadership expert Dan Cockerell, president of Cockerell Consulting Group and former VP at Disney's Magic Kingdom. Also, Lynette Eastman (General Manager of Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club) and W Chris Green, CHA, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality.
Iconic hotelier Harris Rosen discusses the toll the pandemic has taken on him and his company. But he's also continued to pay employees, give them great health care and supports the overall community guided by his unyielding principals. But first, Aimbridge Hospitality SVP Rich Cortese is giving Puerto Rico's essential workers free vacations at his hotel, with meals included!
We learn about a variety of products available now for hotels that can help create customer confidence. We're joined by Stephen McKay of Almo Corporation, Spence Levy of Air Essentials Inc., and John Wills.
Donovan White, director of tourism for Jamaica, joins to Glenn and Anthony to talk about the state of travel to the popular tourist destination and then we hear about the amazing work the University of Houston is doing.
We're joined by Andy Ingraham, CEO of National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers. He discusses the need for increased hotel ownership and why there is not enough black representation in the C-suite. Then, we talk to Hans van der Reijden, Founder & CEO of Ithaka Hospitality Partners, about the state of his company as we move further into recovery. He worked with Horst Schultze and was integral in founding Capella Hotel Group.
We are joined by CEO John Russell to discuss Red Lion Hotels.
We speak with Joe Hession, CEO of SNOW Operating. He owns North America's only indoor ski hill. Plus, he bought Mountain Creek, home of the infamous and now closed Action Park amusement park known as the most dangerous theme park in history. Then we speak with Wade Breitzke of WeCreate, a branding company. He shares what you need to do to break into the customer's consciousness.
We speak to some previous guests to get updates on their markets and companies.
Margaritaville's Chief Investment Officer Evan Laskin with valuable travel insights. Then, hotel owners are suffering! We speak with Vimal Patel, CEO of Q Hotels and Parth Patel, MM, President of Development, VIPA Hospitality, on CMBS problems, operational concerns and the straight truth about brand/franchisee relationships.
Today we celebrated the id awards and had a great panel discussion for NEWH, The Hospitality Network 's South Florida's chapter. Featured are Malcolm Berg , Principal of EoA Group | Malcolm Berg ! Callin Fortis BIG TIME STUDIOS and Leslie Schultz , Interior Image Inc....
We went to every open casino on The Strip on opening day, report on new safety protocols and what the experience was like as the city reopened. Plus, we talk to Cerissa Olson about bringing the hospitality community together in these tough times and we learn another tasty drink for the weekend!
Joining today are the CFO of Hilton, Kevin Jacobs; and Kristi White of Knowland.
We turn back to property GMs to get an update on what's happening. Then we speak with the CEO of Nomadix, Ted Helvy.
We have Jay Caiafa(COO, IHG Americas) with an update at IHG, then we hear from Todd Raburn(Atrium Hospitlaity) to hear how they are working towards recovery.
After any crisis, changes in traveler behaviors, expectations, and desires can shape. In this podcast, we talk with Amadeus and Hotel Mogel Consulting about what elements are disrupting the culture of travel, how this crisis is creating a renewed focus on the humanity in hospitality, and what actions hoteliers need to take during recovery to successfully adapt to this brave new world of hospitality. Participants: Katie Moro – VP of Data Partnerships at Amadeus Larry Mogelonsky – Managing Partner...
Jay Stein, Dream Hotel Group's CEO reports on what his boutique hotels need to do to reopen successfully, Plus, they've got new deals!
