What Travel Agents and Tour Operators are Seeing!
Faisal Sublaban, President and CEO - Bonotel Exclusive Travel and Rebecca Alesiam, one of the highest performing travel agents join Glenn and Anthony.
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min
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Graduate Hotels President! Hospitality Students Speak
Today's show was awesome! We featured David Rochefort , President of Graduate Hotels , W Chris Green, CHA , CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality , plus hospitality students join us to share their thoughts and experiences as they deal with the fallout of covid-19. Special thanks to NEWH and its New England Chapter for setting this up....
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 28 min
AHLA on Rescue Packages Update!! CEOs Rahinsky and Turman!
Chip Rogers, President/ CEO of AHLA shares a legislative update on what's being done for hospitality businesses, then we chat with Tye Turman, CEO Propel Companies and a former 30 year team member at Marriott.
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Best Practices For Key Recovery Strategies
Lee Hunter, Hunter Hotel Advisors shares what is what like postponing his company's venerable industry conference, plus Kristi White, Knowland’s VP of product management on best practices for key recovery strategies.
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Extended Stay Proving Resilient. Here's Why!
Matthew Hostetler , SVP with Red Roof Franchising , Mark Skinner of The Highland Group and Gary Delapp, who recently debuted stayAPT Suites , a new extended stay brand. How will this category hold up in the future? We find out....
Apr 09, 2020•58 min
Essential Hotel Revenue Management Insight!
Revenue Management is more essential than ever! We have W Chris Green, CHA , CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality , his VP of Revenue Strategy Cassie Bond, CHRM, CRME and Roy Madhok, CRME, CHIA , VP of Revenue Management for Real Hospitality Group ....
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Hotel Room Rates and Distribution Strategy During Global Crisis
Today Glenn and Anthony Melchiorri were joined by Rod Jimenez, SHR, Sceptre Hospitality Resources, LLC 's CEO and Chinmai Sharma , President, Americas of RateGain for Hospitality who shared some hotel revenue generating ideas for now, and when this crisis abates. Plus insights on how hoteliers are handling their hotel operations....
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Feel Good Friday with Anthony and Glenn
Feel Good Friday Show with Rubin Ervin, Anthony Melchiorri 's friend whose a Hollywood audience hype guy. He keeps people engaged throughout TV show tapings. Laugh along with us!
Apr 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min
What Industry Vendors are Doing and Thinking Right Now
Today we put vendors in the spotlight! Yani Deros of CIRQ+ ! Bob Tomaso, MBA Magic Chef! Stephen McKay Almo Hospitality ! W Chris Green, CEO Chesapeake Hospitality chimes in from operator side! Join Anthony Melchiorri and me to hear their real time experiences and how they're all focused on a team effort approach to get hoteliers through this crisis....
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min
AAHOA Chairwoman Update; SMASHHOTELS EVP and More
Today, Anthony Melchiorri and Glenn talk to Jagruti Panwala , AAHOA , Chairwoman who provides a legislative update as well as how people can apply for gov't SBA assistance, additional advocacy issues and more. Then, Cindy Herzog EVP, Operations with SMASHOTELS discusses how her company has pivoted and what they're doing next. Plus, Sean Worker , CEO of T5 Strategies-Building the future of Business , reports from Europe on what's happening there and shares great strategies to set yourself up for ...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min
The REIT Perspective: Ray Martz, Pebblebrook, CFO
Today, Glenn and Anthony are joined by Ray Martz, Pebblebrook, CFO & Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality
Mar 31, 2020•56 min
Data Download: Travel Stats You Need To Know w/ STR, HotStats and JD Power
Jan Freitag of STR returned to update us on occupancy and rates for hotels globally in the wake of this crisis. Then we heard from David Eisen of HotStats about some encouraging news coming out of the Asian hotel market. Does that bode well for North America and Europe's future? Then Michael Taylor of J.D. Power shared a new survey that says a 'solid majority of customers have faith in the overall travel industry, which is crucial for it to return to health.'
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Extreme Makeover: Feel Good Friday Edition
Today, Anthony Melchiorri and I featured #HGTV Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Designer Carrie Locklyn who shares stories from the set and reminices about her days working with Anthony on Hotel Impossible. Plus, Brian Newman, an incredible musician who has a residency at Nomad Las Vegas. First, Keith Kefgen on Servant Leadership and why Anthony was his 23rd pick (for real!) to be GM at The Algonquin.
Mar 28, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Hotel Tech #37: Revenue Beyond Rates
What if your independent property could generate a 27% increase in ancillary revenue? Learn about the process, the people, the technology to do just that, as Glenn and Estella visit with one of HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization for 2019. Guests: Linda Gulrajani, VP of Distribution and Marcus Hotels and an HSMAI 2019 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds Time: 15 min
Mar 28, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 37
CEO Of Virgin Hotels on Path Forward! We share Good and Bad of CARES Act!!!
Today we spoke with Raul Leal, CEO of Virgin Hotels about how his business and the critical nature of great communication. Then we're joined by Michael Shindler, President at Four Corners Advisors before being joined by W Chris Green, CHA. CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality who's been reading the CARES Act and shares what's good and bad in it for hoteliers!
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min
This CEO Is Making Tough Choices. Here's How he Stays Positive.
Sloan Dean is CEO of Remington Hotels. He's been making some difficult choices in the wake of covid-19 and shares his experiences while delivering some positive messaging. Then Anthony Melchiorri and I are joined by Arun Upneja, Dean BU School of Hospitality Administration, Asst Prof Taylor Peyton, and Faculty Chair Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC to discuss how students and teachers are adapting during this temporary new reality. This is an audio version of today's LinkedIn Live broadcast ....
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min
HSMAI CEO Offers Important Mktg Insight You Need Now!
Today, Glenn and Anthony featured two guests. First up was Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality who is giving us regular real time updates on the issues he's dealing with at his near 40 hotels. Then, HSMAI President/ CEO Bob Gilbert who shared what his membership base is thinking, but more important how they're staying focused on brand and business building. This is an audio version of today's Live linked in videocast.
Mar 24, 2020•57 min
Hospitality Masters Come Together to Find Pathway Through
Anthony Melchiorri and I speak with hotel developer David Messersmith JMJ Development, designer Brian G Thornton, purchasing pro Neil Locke @NEIL LOCKE & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. and David James, III Astoria Compass supplier as to how they're processing the situation and how they're looking out for each other. Lots of tips on what to do now. This is an audio version of today's videocast.
Mar 23, 2020•49 min
Feel Good Friday with Hotel Business Owner and Green Beret Larry Broughton
Anthony and Glenn hosted a show today focusing on feeling good in tough times. Larry Broughton shares how he's handling his current work and life experience and gives us all tools in which to better cope in these tough times. Then Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics shares tips on free ways to have some fun while we all sit this out. this is an audio version of today's videocast....
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 15 min
AHLA & AAHOA on Latest From Capitol Hill
Anthony and Glenn hear from the hotel industry's top leaders on Capitol Hill! AAHOA CEO Cecil Staton and American Hotel & Lodging Association CEO William "Chip" Rogers discuss the latest impacts on the hospitality business and how they're advocating for hotel owner small businesses and the entire industry as well. This is an audio version of today's videocast.
Mar 19, 2020•48 min
Special Episode: Leading Hotel Mgmt Co's Share How They're Responding
Today, Anthony Melchiorri and Glenn Haussman spoke with hotel management companies about how they're faring and what they believe is a path forward. Guests include Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality; Chairman Mike Hines and Chief Development Officer Kerry Ranson of HP Hotels. This is an audio version of today's videocast .
Mar 18, 2020•52 min
Special Episode: Lodging Advisors Hennessey on State of Hotel Property Level Financials
Sean Hennessy is CEO, Lodging Advisors and Asst. Professor at NYU. He focuses on financial and operational analysis of hotel investments and shares what he is seeing in the hotel market. This is an audio version of today’s videocast.
Mar 17, 2020•40 min
Special Episode: STR on Financial Impact to Hotels from Covid-19
Glenn and Anthony spoke with Jan Freitag, SVP of STR to understand the financial ramifications to the hotel industry because of what is happening. Listen now for important information.
Mar 16, 2020•46 min
No Vacancy #198: AAHOA CEO On What We’ll do Next + Travel MD Shares Covid Truths
First, Anthony Melchiorri and Glenn spoke with Dr. Primas, Travel MD from NYC. Anthony has known Dr. Primas since 991 from his days at The Plaza. With everything going on with the travel industry and the current health topic, we thought it best to talk to an expert. Here’s what he said. ( this also ran as part of the series Checking In with Anthony and Glenn . Then Glenn speaks with AAHOA President/ CEO Cecil Staton. We're all in shock and suffering. We speak with the leader of the most powerful...
Mar 14, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 198
Bonus Episode: AHLA and Amadeus Help You Fight the Labor Gap!
Finding and keeping the right operations staff has always been a fundamental challenge for hospitality. In recent years emerging problems have added to this challenge: an ever-growing labor gap, budget constraint, and a lack of people joining the hospitality industry, to name a few. We sat down with AHLA and Amadeus to understand what these challenges mean to hoteliers in 2020, and to discuss how leaders can personalize the staff experience to ensure teams feel valued and stick around for the lo...
Mar 10, 2020•33 min
No Vacancy #197: Clicking Into CLIC
We discuss the biggest issues covered during the California Lodging Investment Conference. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media , or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. LIKE us on Facebook! Visit our sponsors: Red Roof , Almo Hospitality Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android : https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send yo...
Mar 08, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 197
No Vacancy #196: Radisson’s Reinvention with SVP Kristen Richter
First, Glenn shares his thoughts about surviving Las Vegas after staying 11 nights. Plus, Mike Durre from Dine Inn Recruiting on how to find staff and keep them engaged. Then, Glenn speaks with Kristen Richter, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer with Radisson Hotel Group. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media , or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. LIKE us on Facebook! Visit our sponsor...
Mar 01, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 196
Hotel Tech 36: Is Revenue Management Stuck in a Rut?
Hilton makes 50,000,000 rate updates with the help of a revenue management system (RMS) every single year. Conversely, an 1,800-room branded hotel in New York City, up and until recently, had employed a team of 11 people to manage revenue via spread sheets. RMS or not, your hotel is making revenue decisions every day. Our guest, Max Starkov, along with Glenn and Estella, break down the difficulty of competing without an RMS and why the lack of adoption from independent hotels has gone on for so ...
Feb 26, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 35
No Vacancy #195: Short Term Rentals Economics Revealed
First, Glenn shares his thoughts about attending the Forbes Verified Luxury Summit in Las Vegas where he hosted a panel. Then, we chat with Jamie, Lane, senior managing economist of Econometric Advisors and CBRE Hotels Americas Research shares insights from a new report published by CBRE about the growth of the short-term rental business and its resulting impact on valuations of US hotels. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts ...
Feb 22, 2020•39 min•Season 4Ep. 195
No Vacancy #194: Iconic Investor Mit Shah! Forbes Travel Guide Reveals 5-Star Hotels!
First up, Amanda Frasier, EVP- Standards and Ratings with Forbes Travel Guide shares highlights from this year’s 5-star award recipient hotels, as well as insights to how hotels can achieve that rating while highlighting some standouts and up and comers. Then, we chat with Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, the consummate hotel industry entrepreneur. He shares his strategies for success in life and business. Plus, Mit reveals which hotel brands he invests in most and how he's keeping his h...
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 194
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