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Happy Holiday! Enjoy this best of episode from February.   🚀 What does it take to revolutionize restaurant and hotel design? Find out as we sit down with the legendary Adam Tihany, the creative force behind some of the most iconic hospitality spaces in the world! From working with Thomas Keller and designing world-class restaurants to shaping the future of luxury cruise ships, Tihany shares an un...

Recorded live during HITEC last month, Glenn Haussman and hashtag # NoVacancyNews talks with Deborah Stuempfig and Amy Jones from Omni Hotels & Resorts about what it really took to rebuild their entire hashtag # hospitalitytech stack—and why it's transforming how they do business. 🧠 What you'll learn: Why Omni decided to move away from running its own tech and partner with Oracle How strong chang...

Recorded on the bustling HITEC show floor, hashtag # NoVacancyNews caught up with Jeff Borman of Ashford Inc. (and No Show, A Travel Industry Podcast ) to unpack how AI in hashtag # hospitalitytech is moving from hype to practical strategy. Here's what you'll hear: ✅ Why this year's conversations finally feel actionable, not just theoretical ✅ How hotel commercial leaders are using AI today to i...

📍 Recorded studio-style, Glenn Haussman and producer Suzanne welcome Shamim Ehsani, co-founder of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi to #NoVacancyNews, who's challenging the clichés of African #hospitality and revealing a bold, design-led approach to travel experiences in Kenya. 🌍 Here's what you'll hear: •    🏨 How Tribe Hotel helped lead the transformation of Nairobi's hotel scene from colonial formality...

We're back in our pre-recorded format! In this episode of hashtag # NoVacancy , I'm joined by Seth Bolt and Tori Bolt , founders of Bolt Farm Treehouse , who've created one of the most compelling hashtag # hospitality concepts in the country—where hashtag # guestexperience , design, and mission-driven leadership all come together in a powerful way. Doctor Prodcuer Suzanne cohosts. Special thanks t...

At # NoVacancyNews we caught up with Amit Aghara , CTO of Fintech , to get a closer look at how they're transforming invoice management for hoteliers — and it's not just about # alcohol anymore. We broke down how Fintech streamlines the complex world of payments, regulations, and vendor management — all via automation and smart tech. 👀 Here's what you'll learn: * How Fintech built a two-sided net...

During Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) HITEC , hashtag # NoVacancyNews caught up with Jennifer Barnwell , President of Curator Hotel and Resort Collection , to discuss how she evaluates hospitality technology for a diverse portfolio of independent hotels. With so many vendors vying for attention, she shared how Curator narrows the field and finds real value for its membe...

David Donnelly's philosophy is that success is built on strong, mutually beneficial relationships. That attitude's going to get him into trouble while hanging with Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave. Tune in and find out

Yesterday at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) hashtag # HITEC2025 , I spoke with Ben Jamieson of Sonesta International Hotels about how the company is approaching hashtag # hoteltechnology and operations to support one of the fastest growth stories in hospitality. With more than 1,200 hotels and a portfolio that spans from economy to upscale, Sonesta is focused on buildin...

This week at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) HITEC , hashtag # NoVacancyNews sat down with Max Spangler , VP of Technology at Charlestowne Hotels , to discuss how their team is making clear-eyed tech decisions in a time when everything seems to be labeled "AI" - whether it is or isn't! Here's what you'll learn: *Why "AI-washing" is making it harder—not easier—to evaluate...

While in Indianapolis, hashtag # NoVacancyNews caught up with Michael Hirschler of Staypineapple Hotels Inc. during an event with Cendyn to talk about how the company rebuilt their hashtag # hoteltech stack from the ground up—and why taking risks on emerging platforms was the right call. In this short and insightful interview, you'll hear: 💡 How Staypineapple designed a fully cloud-based system t...

Recorded live at HITEC 2025 , #novacancynews caught up with Jenna Fishel, Chief Commercial Officer at First Hospitality, to explore how her team is taking #AI from theory to action—and evolving how commercial teams collaborate. This isn't about chasing tech trends. It's about building smarter systems that make life easier and business better. Here's what we covered: How #hoteltechnology is being u...

Recorded last month at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino , hashtag # NoVacancyNews got an amazing backstage experience with the legendary Cami Christensen , President & GM of the property. Cami started at the front desk and now runs this iconic resort — and we had a lot of laughs and hashtag # Elvis sightings along the way. 📍If you love old-school hashtag # LasVegas nostalgia blended with modern...

On this episode of #NoVacancyNews , I reconnected with longtime industry powerhouse Juan Corvinos Solans during NYU IHIF , who just made a major career pivot—leaving Hilton after 16 years to take on a bold new leadership role as President of #CALA for Hotel Equities . So, what drives someone to walk away from the familiar and embrace the unknown?   We discuss:   *Why Juan stepped away from a stead...

Last week at the Stonebridge 's annual conference in hashtag # NewOrleans – where I hosted, moderated and delivered a keynote -- I spoke with EVP Operations Lee Palaschak for hashtag # NoVacancyNews about how the company is transforming. With a clear focus on culture, people, and purposeful partnerships, Stonebridge is entering a fresh chapter — or as Lee calls it, a "rebirth." 🔑 What we cover: *...

Recorded recently in Las Vegas, I caught up with Tony Yousfi, CMP , Chief Sales Officer at the iconic The Venetian Resort Las Vegas , for an energizing hashtag # NoVacancyNews conversation about what it takes to keep 7,000 suites full, 2.2 million square feet of space active, and 10,000-person events running seamlessly—week after week. 📍 Here's what we covered: *How the Venetian transforms every...

Recorded on location in Ft. Worth, Texas, I chatted with Mark Kimber , Chief Revenue Officer at Fintech , spoke to hashtag # NoVacancyNews to uncover how this decades-old alcohol invoicing powerhouse is shaking things up in hospitality. If you manage hotel operations and are drowning in invoices, this conversation might just change the way you work. 🎙️ Here's what you'll hear in this episode: How...

🎙️ #NoVacancyNews' Glenn Haussman sits down with Ryan Minton , bestselling author of Uplifted: The Remarkable Power of Positive Leadership on Frontline Teams , to talk about the game-changing impact of positivity in leadership. 🔹 What you'll hear in this episode: How positive leadership transforms frontline teams and creates a thriving workplace Why employees don't tolerate bad bosses anymore (an...

Tim Flohr is an Associate Professor of Teaching at U of Memphis and the Co-founder & Managing Partner of HospitalityInternships.com . Tonight he risks it all by joining Glenn, Craig, and Producers Dave and Suzanne for some 'innocent' drinks and laughs to kick off the weekend. Plus, Glenn is on location in New Orleans.

Why do some hotel companies thrive while others struggle with retention, innovation, and guest satisfaction? In this episode of hashtag # NoVacancyNews , we talk with Rob Smith , CEO & President of Stonebridge Companies , who's bringing humanity back to hospitality — without ignoring the power of technology. 🔑 Key Highlights: 👥 Why putting people first isn't just good ethics—it's smart business...

Hospitality is shifting—and Joseph Bojanowski , President of PM Hotel Group , joined hashtag # NoVacancyNews during the NYU IHIF to gauge what's really happening in the hashtag # hotelindustry right now. ✔️ Tired of mixed signals from headlines? This episode brings clarity on: *Why focusing on actual trends over trending topics is essential for strategic planning *What PM Hotel Group is seeing wit...

What's really happening with new hotel construction in today's unpredictable climate? # NoVacancyNews sat down with Mark Laport, CEO of Concord Hospitality Enterprises , during NYU IHIF this week to discuss: • 🏗️ Why he's bullish on launching # StudioRes , Marriott International 's new extended-stay brand • 💰 The financial balancing act—dealing with skyrocketing costs and persistent labor issues...

Recorded this morning live at NYU IHIF , hashtag # NoVacancyNews sits down with Greg Kennealey , CEO of Peregrine Hospitality , to unpack the realities of operating, investing, and thriving in today's uncertain hotel landscape. 📌 Highlights from this episode: How Peregrine focuses on what they can control — guests and employees — to drive long-term profitability Why "no cash registers at the corp...

Recorded live at the NYU IHIF , hashtag # NoVacancyNews catches up with Zack Gharib , President of Red Roof , exactly one year after their first interview—this time with plenty to celebrate and unpack. 🔑 What You'll Learn: How Zack's first year at the helm shaped a renewed culture and a long-term growth strategy at Red Roof. The impact of new partnerships, including: Sojern : boosting guest exper...