Sandi Robinson , Director of Sales & Marketing at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago , shares insights around group booking trends and how hotel sales professionals can reimagine their strategy to maximize hotel profitability.
Sep 28, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 798
Anthony and Glenn discuss the top issues in hospitality.
Sep 26, 2023•39 min•Season 7Ep. 797
While extended stay hotels continue to dominate, Kirk Pederson , President at Sightline Hospitality and I were thinking at The Lodging Conference about how alternative lodging will be the next hosptiality battlezone. Here's why! Thanks to our friends at Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video. #hotel #hospitality #lodging #alternativelodging #hotelfinancing...
Sep 25, 2023•4 min
Getting deals done means getting clever as interest rates rise and sourcing capital becomes more complex. Greg Kennealey , CEO of Mission Hill Hospitality , a KSL Resorts company, shares how his company's getting projects over the finish line. Thanks to Unifocus , technology that delivers value, for supporting this video. #hotels #TLC #financing #interestrates #hospitality...
Sep 22, 2023•3 min
Wrapping up Day 1 of The Lodging Conference with an analysis from Bruce Ford , SVP with Lodging Econometrics and myself. FYI: We declare the state of the hotel business is........ Thanks to Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video....
Sep 19, 2023•3 min
During The Lodging Conference this morning I spoke with the amazing Karen Gilbride with IHG. We're talking their newest brand Garner and why now is the right time for conversion focused hotel brands. Thanks to Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video.
Sep 19, 2023•4 min
Julie Arrowsmith, CEO of G6 Hospitality LLC and I discuss what to expect this week during The Lodging Conference! Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners for supporting this video.
Sep 18, 2023•2 min
What's it take to put on one of the biggest shows ever in Las Vegas? Wynn Las Vegas' Rick Gray reveals the qunitessential elements of its new show Awakening.
Sep 17, 2023•2 min
Entrepreneur Chris Gowdy created First Colony Technology to change the direction of his life. Unfortunately, after joining Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave, that direcftion is down.
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Pool season is over! Or is it? Indoor water park hotels are huge. Ryan Smith, Director of Acquatics at Camelback Resort shares what it's like operating one.
Sep 15, 2023•3 min
CMBS loan defaults is a prickly issue for some hoteliers and potentially opportunity for others. Here's how I see it based on a poll we conducted at No Vacancy News, Podcasts and Videos. Thanks to our friends ZEL Capital Partners for providing financial solutions to the hotel industry.
Sep 15, 2023•3 min
Micah Estis Green , Founder & CEO of Tailos , speaks to the future of hospitality robotics and its role on lowering expenses while increasing profitability.
Sep 14, 2023•43 min
Hilton's luxury softbrand, LXR Hotels & Resorts, is making deals and Feisal Jaffer, Global Head of LXR Hotels & Resorts tells all about the brand and what to expect when one comes near you. Follow LXR on social @lxrhotels
Sep 14, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 795
If it's Friday it must be time to have a cocktail and some laughs with Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave. That's right, it's tiime for Friday Night Audit.
Sep 09, 2023•57 min•Season 7Ep. 110
Glenn and Anthony are solo. They discuss AirBNB vanquished from NYC, the incredible branding legacy of Margaritaville and how AI will affect the travel advisory businesses.
Sep 08, 2023•45 min•Season 7Ep. 794
Can you believe The Hospitality Show show was more than two months ago? American Hotel & Lodging Association CEO William "Chip" Rogers and I discuss that event plus tease the 2024 edition coming to San Antonio Oct 28-30, 2024. Learn more at www.thehospitalityshow.com.
Sep 07, 2023•2 min
Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, shares some exciting news about the company that we don't even know yet! Tune in for the exciting reveal.
Sep 06, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 793
Darius Davie is the founder of Groom Guy. He's an entrepreneur transforming dead spaces in hotels into mens grooming outposts that connect with community while boosting hotel sales. Here's how he's doing it.
Sep 05, 2023•44 min•Season 7Ep. 792
It’s all about influence! Director of Sales & Marketing London House Chicago Don Barnett discusses how social media and influencers impact the hotel industry, and how you can leverage this opportunity.
Aug 29, 2023•35 min•Season 7Ep. 791
During LendingCon Orlando last night I caught up with Matthew Hostetler , CDO at Red Roof Inn , Red Roof Franchising to share our thoughts on the event.
Aug 28, 2023•2 min
Steven Senft , VP, National Hospitality Group at Chicago Title, steps into the octagon with Glenn, Craig Sullivan and Producer David Mignano, CRME for a battle of the witless. Plus, special guest Bruce Ford ....
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 107
The Peabody Memphis is world renowned and Douglas Browne MBA has been its steward for 20 years. Here's a look at how he operates "The South's Grand Hotel." #hotels #hospitality #peabody #ducks
Aug 24, 2023•7 min
At the Southern Lodging Summit , Rick Colling , Global Brand Leader Homewood Suites by Hilton , successfuly updates us on the extended stay market and the power of partnerships with companies like Grubhub even as some dude keeps walking past the camera. Thanks to our friends ZEL Capital Partners for supporting this video....
Aug 23, 2023•4 min
Chris Green, President of Remington Hospitality, shares how he and Remington are growing and adapting.
Aug 22, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 790
On this week's FNA we have Morgan Brodey , President of JACLO . As an amazing pro, she has the skill to put Glenn in his place. Join them, Craig Sullivan and Producer David Mignano, CRME for some laughs and cocktails! #hospitality #happyhour #cocktails #hotelpodcast #podcast...
Aug 19, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Mary Rogers, Managing Director of Montage Laguna Beach & AGM Montage Healdsburg and Pendry San Diego, talks about how she has helped women leaders in the industry including having 60% of her executive team be female leaders and how she plans to continue promoting growth for future women in the industry.
Aug 16, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 789
Tom Groebe is on the media side of the business, doing stuff like editing, hosting and producing. We're positive his skills will totally shame Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave.
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 107
“If you could eat it, dance it, shoot it, hell, we’ll name a festival out of it,” says Louisiana’s Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, who’s a passionate tourism advocate for his state. You will love this interview!
Aug 11, 2023•13 min
The Perry Lane Hotel was recently ranked the #1 hotel in the USA, and #24 in the world, by TripAdvisor! Matthew Douzuk is the General Manager at the Perry Lane Hotel and we will hear how he keeps up the authentic standard that founder Adelaide Harcourt brought to life which has allowed them to achieve the incredible honor.
Aug 10, 2023•37 min•Season 7Ep. 787
Ryan Rivett, President & CEO of My Place Hotels, is looking to grow the company. We discuss how he plans to do that through partnerships, embracing multi-development deals, and strengthening brand recognition.
Aug 09, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 786