We talk to Peter Salveson of Bright Support Services. His company specializes in working with hoteliers with no up front fee to secure you lower property taxes for your hotel. Chances are your hotel didn't make money last year and your struggling to keep cash flow going with an average deduction for hotels of 10- 15%. This service is something so important we wanted to dedicate the episode to giving you a pathway to higher profitability with lowering expenses. http://brightsupport.net/
Jan 13, 2021•56 min•Season 5Ep. 380
Alex Cabañas , is the CEO of BENCHMARK, A Global Hospitality Company , and a man not afraid to face problems head-on. Issue #1 these days is the divisive nature of politics and how it can create workplace friction. Alex shares how he is handling this potentially volatile situation with grace, plus many other #hotel business related issues....
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 379
Dan Flannery, SVP of EDITION, shares the story of the brand, it's partnership with Ian Schrager, Marriott brand is getting through the pandemic, plus a look at their expansion plans and a sneak peak at some of their hotels such as the London EDITION, the Tokyo EDITION and West Hollywood EDITION hotels.
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 378
CEO Ken Patel of newly formed EV Hotel Group shares what it's like to start a company during a global pandemic, what it takes to get it off the ground and how right now may be a period of amazing opportunity. Even if it is not clear right now.
Jan 06, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 377
Rachel Philips-Buck from Pharos Resources discusses how universities are learning the art of hospitality., Plus, the danger of social media addiction, how colleges must compete by caring more for students and whether a degree from a university is as critical as it used to be.
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 376
We speak with the president of The BHN Group Group, Jeff Higley, the company that runs the ALIS Conference and about 100 events every year. We get his thoughts on the state of the meetings business, how he hopes to lead the way back to in person events and much more industry insight. Plus, Sarah Dandashy shares some top hospitality stories.
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 375
From 5.26.20 Today's show features legendary hotelier Horst Shultze! He's synonymous with Ritz Carlton and is known for reinventing the notion of service in the hotel business.
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 48 min
From 7/15/20 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.
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 43 min
From 12/15/18: Glenn chats with Valeriano Antonioli, CEO of the Lugarno Collection , an ultra-luxury hotel company that’s reinventing the luxury hospitality experience. The company’s newest brand Portrait is designed to be an extension of the community in which its located and Antonioli shares the critical nature of this strategy as travel trends change. Oh yeah, it happens to be owned by luxury fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo. First, It’s holiday season! That means it must be time to think ab...
Dec 29, 2020•59 min
From 7/27/2018 Dan Cummins is a renowned comedian, television producer and host of the Timesuck podcast, in where he expresses his comedic take on historical events. But he’s also an active touring stand-up comic who’s been on shows like Conan . He’s on the road constantly, and that means staying in plenty of hotels. We get the hilarious guest perspective of life on the road. First, Glenn chats with Andrew Hazelton, Managing Director, AETHOS Consulting Group about a new type of executive managem...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min
From 2/3/18: Gary Hernbroth wants your staff to excel. As a business trainer and professional speaker, he’s dedicated to ensuring hotel employees excel for their customers and those paying their salary. We learn valuable techniques to improve YOUR business. Then, Tarun Malik, President of Johnson & Wales Charlotte, on the hospitality F&B business, how it’s changing, what students think of the restaurant business and some of the challenges hoteliers and restaurateurs face in the food biz....
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min
We talk to David Kasprak, from O'Kelley Kasprak, to talk about the future of hospitality design.
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 374
We speak to Bruno Bazin Tison, a 5-star chef who while at The Plaza served more leaders, dignitaries and celebrities than perhaps any chef alive. But in 2017 he had a new mission; creating incredibly fresh and and foods for Northwell Health, a leading hospital group. Here's how he's reinvented himself and his career while reinventing the entire notion of food served in hospitals.
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 373
American Hotel & Lodging Association CEO William "Chip" Rogers on what's in the relief bill that hoteliers will care about! Then Michelin Star chef Joe Isidori discusses operating restaurants right now, and reveals the secret to great chicken parmesan....
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 372
Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics and Glenn Haussman participated in an event for the Entrepreneurs Organization and we made it a bonus podcast. They answer these critical questions from a global perspective: What will the hotel real estate market look like in 2021 and beyond? Where will there be opportunities? Which regions are most affected? What to expect with valuations? What are the characteristics of hotels that are currently, or will shortly be, underwater? How will new property ope...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Eustace Mita, CEO/Chairman, from ICONA Resorts shares the secret to creating an amazing hotel business. This isn't the type of stuff you normally hear, it goes straight to the heart.... of hospitality.
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 370
Today we speak with hoteliers in Turks & Caicos and Hawaii to understand their No Vacancy Global Hotel Market Check Upbusiness strategy. Pus, the president of a company specializing in African Safaris. He shares insights about several countries and how tourism is being affected in Africa.
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 3369
MUST Listen!! Roger Dow, President & CEO of the U.S. Travel Association Association shares info on if Congress will grant relief to hoteliers, or let the industry simply wither. Plus, I've had it with elected officials having no regard for business owners, their employees and our beloved business in general.
Dec 16, 2020•17 min•Season 5Ep. 368
Dr. Velma Trayham of US Diversity Group is creating ways to lower the barrier of entry for African American hotel owners by developing new financing opportunities specifically for that community. But this conversation goes much farther, exposing the reality of racism and bias in a serious discussion neither Anthony and I expected; but were extremely glad to have this sometimes uncomfortable conversation. What a show!
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 367
Join reps from major companies hiring NOW. They’ll provide a pathway of success to secure that career opportunity. Learn about specific jobs, career pathways, job candidate presentation skills, and get names and contacts of REAL people to help you. No more mysterious email addresses! Join me and Anthony Melchiorri and: • Crestline Hotels & Resorts • Concord Hospitality Enterprises • Chesapeake Hospitality • Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC • Mainsail Lodging • Duetto • Turning Stone Resort Casin...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 355
Join reps from major companies hiring NOW. They’ll provide a pathway of success to secure that career opportunity. Learn about specific jobs, career pathways, job candidate presentation skills, and get names and contacts of REAL people to help you. No more mysterious email addresses! Join me and Anthony Melchiorri and: • Crestline Hotels & Resorts • Concord Hospitality Enterprises • Chesapeake Hospitality • Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC • Mainsail Lodging • Duetto • Turning Stone Resort Casin...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 365
Bruce Ford, SVP of Lodging Econometrics shares some positive hotel business related messaging while Glenn cannot seem to focus on the hotel business.
Dec 12, 2020•32 min
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) is readying the debut it's first ever Atwell Suites in Miami next summer. But with technology, we can see it now. Well, a virtual reality version at least. We get a walkthrough of the property with Karen Gilbride . She's the brand's VP and also oversees the company's avid brand. We also learn how hotel brands are created, how IHG partners with owners when developing brands and lots more....
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 364
California Goes Nuts with New Lockdown Rules! American Hotel & Lodging Association warns of abysmal holiday Season. Bed & Breakfast owners Get Creative to drive new business. You'll love this biz building idea!
Dec 10, 2020•4 min
We talk to Jim Holthouser, CEO of Focus Brands, about how they are managing COVID in the food service space with incredible brands such as Jamba, Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotsky's, Carvel and McAlister's Deli.
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 363
Jon Bortz, Founder and Chairman of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection and Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, and Jen Williams, President of Curator discuss creating and executing of a new type of hotel group, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection.
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 362
How can you create an anything close to sensible hotel budget for 2021 in the middle of a once a century crisis. Well, Jill Lemaster, Chief Financial Officer of Mainsail Lodging & Development, a Florida based hotel group, shares her strategy for creating a proper budget going into 2021. Oh yeah, she was also controller for Marriott's largest hotel in the world! So she knows some things.
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 361
We speak to Choice Hotels International's SVP of Upscale Brands Janis Canon about how the brand plans to continue to open Cambria Hotels in 2021 and beyond.
Dec 07, 2020•6 min
Michael Stengel is Senior Vice President of Gaylord Hotels and Marriott's Convention Network Strategy · Marriott International. And after 40 years he's retiring. After a quick update on the Gaylord hotel family, Mike bestows great career advice, shares amazing insider experiences and then we celebrate his storied career.
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 360
John Lancaster, RVP of Emerging Markets for Choice Hotels International shares how he is working to help non traditional hotel ownership become hotel entrepreneurs. This is a great program that's helping give people who never thought they could achieve hotel ownership a viable success path. Plus, he announces a new group within Choice hotels that will ensure this program's ongoing success.
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 359
