Jason Luo, chief revenue officer with Actabl -- comprised of Hotel Effectiveness, ProfitSword, LLC, Transcendent and ALICE -- shares how hoteliers are becoing empowered by data to find new paths of success. Plus, how they're looking forward to attending The Hospitality Show and HITEC and celebrating their first anniversary.
Jun 21, 2023•4 min
Brad LeBlanc, Chief Development Officer with Best Western Hotels & Resorts thinks hospitality has a huge upside. Here's why he's bullish on the future that's got some headwinds, but see opportunity everywhere. Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners for supporting this video.
Jun 20, 2023•4 min
We've got a great partnership with Hotel Business magazine where Glenn hosts select Hot Topics virtual sessions on their behalf. We've arranged to release trhe audio of this session here. Thanks to our friends at Hotel Business for making that happen. subscribe to our newsletter by texting HOTEL to 66866 Watch the video here Conscious Minds: Optimizing the F&B Supply Chain For Profitability and Sustainability Sustainability may be about protecting the environment, but these programs must als...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Refusing to take a hint, we're going for another 100 shows. This week Glenn is live at the Twisted Cow Distillery along with owner John Pawluck and CJ Arlotta. Craig and Prodcuer Dave will have to find their own booze.
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Larry J Spelts , President , Lodging at The Indigo Road Hospitality Group believes value perception is critical to success. Here's how their company gets folks to spend more money on site and feel good about it.
Jun 16, 2023•4 min
Euan McGlashan, co-founder and CEO of Valor Hospitality Partners, joins the show to talk about building a hotel company from the ground up. We discuss the importance of employee retention, continuing to expand globally in the face of financial uncertainty, and how hiring a management company benefits hotels.
Jun 14, 2023•27 min
Project H3 by Hilton is signing deals for the new long stay brand. Brand Leader Isaac Lake and I discuss the brand’s essential elements and why he believes it’ll be a huge part of Hilton’s future property portfolio. Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners , the sale-leaseback guys, for supporting this video!
Jun 14, 2023•5 min
Our guest never showed up, so we tap dance. :-)
Jun 13, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 770
Getting deals done means pulling every lever you can says Kyle Hughey, CEO of Charlestowne Hotels. Plus, how interest rates and construction costs are changing investor's hotel development strategy.
Jun 13, 2023•2 min
Ron Pohl is President of WorldHotels. He shares how this European and Asia brand is expanding across America and how it compliments the other brands in the BWH Hotels family. He also shares his philosophy of only paying for what they deliver. Thanks to our friends at Zel Capital Partners, the sale-leaseback guys, for supporting this video.
Jun 12, 2023•5 min
Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave haven't gotten the hint and are still at it on their 100th show. Sean Worker and Art Lewrey join in from the UK and Ireland.
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Simon Peter Mendy , Divisional President Select Service Aimbridge Hospitality shares what owners are thinking. And yes, it boils down to staff retention and engagement, plus how technology fits into the picture to achieve higher margins. Is he right on? Thanks to Unifocus for supporting this video....
Jun 09, 2023•5 min
Sonesta Hotels new brand alert. Wait; New BRANDS alert. Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer, and I discuss it all as the lights are turned off on us at the NYU Conf. Hey, who wants to leave a good event anyways? Not us! Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners , the sales leaseback guys, for helping hoteliers monetize their real estate to grow their businesses.
Jun 08, 2023•5 min
The biz traveler is traveling less but staying longer. During NYU Conf Daniel del Olmo , President, Hotels and Restaurants, Sage Hospitality Group shares how his company is leveraging change for higher profitability. Thanks to Unifocus for supporting this video. #nyu2023 #hotels #hospitality #hotelsandresorts
Jun 07, 2023•6 min
All things hotel money in this. Evan Hurd of RobertDouglas and I discuss debt, equity, hotel investment and more at NYU Hospitality Conf. Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners , the sales-leasebcack guys for supporting this video.
Jun 06, 2023•5 min
W Chris Green and I are at the NYU Hospitality conf. He shares why Remington changed their name to Remington Hospitality , which opens them up to new opportunities. Thanks to our friends at Unifocus for supporting this video!
Jun 06, 2023•3 min
It's NYU Conf time. Larry Cuculic , CEO of BWH Hotels and I discuss state of hotel business and how Best Wetsern's legacy brands are poised for success this summer and beyond. Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners for supporting this video.
Jun 06, 2023•4 min
Aavgo's Jeffery Aguiar steps into the octogon to face Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for some drinks and laughs while dishing on the hospitality industry.
Jun 03, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Yasmine Mustafa is CEO & Co-Founder of ROAR. Her mission is cultivating safer workplaces and empowered communities. Here's how she's doing it in the hotel business.
Jun 01, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 768
David Duncan, CEO of First Hospitality, joins the show to talk about how his organization has been helping owners develop and manage some of the premier hotels across most brands.
May 31, 2023•42 min•Season 7Ep. 767
Patrick Goodard is President of Brightline Trains, and also a former hotel management company executive. Now he's workig to reinvent train travel in America starting in Florida. We discuss how he's melding hospitality into high speed train travel betwen Miami and Orlando.
May 30, 2023•37 min•Season 7Ep. 766
Promotions champ Karyl Krugley joins Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for cocktails and comedy to get us in the holiday weekend mood.
May 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Hilton has a new brand and in this video I give my analysis! Agree, disagree?
May 25, 2023•5 min
Dan Flannery is CEO of Cape Resorts, his first CEO slot after leading EDITION with Marriott. We discuss his journey as a new CEO, his new challenegs and take a look at back at his former brand.
May 24, 2023•37 min•Season 7Ep. 765
Julian Tucker is a 25 year industry veteran with Hyatt. He shares stories of being in southern CA as GM for the Andaz West Hollywood, his years working in the Caribbean, and how he's adapting to emerging consumer tastes and desires
May 23, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 764
Another fascinating transaction, this one between Century Casinos Alberta and VICI for a sale-leasback transaction of more than $100 million. Thanks to our friends ZEL Capital Partners for their support!
May 20, 2023•2 min
The man behind All Star Group Events, Arnie Garfinkel, joins Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for rum and cokes and a smile. We hope for laughs too, but no promises!
May 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Faced with continuing challenges, Travis Murray, President, Deanne Frame, HR Director, and Jennifer Driscoll, VP Revenue Management at McNeill Hotel Company aren't shying away from finding new ways of efficiently running a management company for happy owners and hotel guests.
May 18, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 763
Eric Jacobs, Senior Vice President, Select Brands, Marriott International, shares insights on Moxy Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, the state of the hotel investment community, and much more!
May 17, 2023•45 min•Season 7Ep. 762
Today we celebrate and discuss Anthony's new book.
May 16, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 761