No Vacancy Live!

The SAHARA Las Vegas is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Sahara President Paul Hobson joins to share stories of the iconic property's past as well as how the resort is stepping into the future with a top to bottom reinvention.

Grey Raines, Managing Partner at Raines Company has a portfolio of about two dozen hotels and growing. He discusses their hyper local focus and how it relates to deal making, the importance of meaningful industry relationships, why he thinks soft brands and independent hotels are the future and much more.

Today we're examining the hotel construction pipeline with Bruce Ford, SVP with Lodging Econometrics. Glenn and Bruce take a deep dive into how extended stay is responsible for one in three new projects, the whys behind it, what's next for this category, plus other critical insights essential for industry vendors as well as small and midsized management companies.   

Glenn is with Jennifer Tuft of Kaleidoco, the company behind a new interactive, immersive, technically advanced show called Particle Ink: Speed of Dark. We go behind the scenes!

Calvin Tilokee returns to join Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave on the industry's most fun program; we drink, laugh and share great insights!

Glenn is at the Hotel Nyack with GM  Matt Tobin . Anthony is on the road but also on the show! They discuss the evolution of the hotel, the state of meetings, what it's like competing against NYC hotels down the road, creating a farm to table dining concept, and much more.

We're at the DoubleTree Downtown Pittsburgh discussing this market's hotel fundamentals and expectations, as well as the city's insane commitment to sports and food. We have Steve Sharkey , GM; and, Patty Iannata, DOSM of the DoubleTree Downtown Pittsburgh, which is operated by Remington Hotels .  

Today we look at the hotel lending market, 2023 consumer travel trends, big money Vegas investments and more.

From the vault! This is a classic episode so the folks involved (not BF!) have moved on. Hear the history of Las Vegas through the prism of its oldest steakhouse, the Golden Steer, which opened in 1958. Owner Michael Signorelli tells a great tale about how this became a famous haunt for entertainers, the mafia and high rollers. The Golden Steer Steakhouse is also known for its famous and infamous...

Wellness is essential part of our lives and hoteliers that play into that angle have an opportunity for a new revenue stream. Perry Allison, Pres/CEO of Premier Fitness Service shares how.

Live from the Sable Navy Pier in Chicago, we have Bob Habeeb, CEO of Maverick Hotels & Restaurants.

John Murtha is General Manager at Omni Parker House and Area Managing Director for Omni overseeing multiple hotels. We talk to this 40 year industry vet about how running hotels has changed over the decades, the honor of running the oldest continually operating hotel in the USA and much more.

Autism is a real challenge for a lot of families. Hoteliers, however, can help yet also be rewarded with higher profitability. Watch this short video with  Alan Day  at Autism Double Checked and  Rod Clough, MAI (He/Him)  of  HVS  and learn how!

Our first ever guest Kate Burda has returned! Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave will surely her how dumb she was to commit the same sin twice.

Today, Anthony and Glenn are freewheeling it with topics such as how to leverage changing consumer habits, meetings business growth, a tease at a new hotel Anthony is opening and some feisty chat about 1970s and 80s TV.

Glenn caught up with the talented Justin Jabara , president of  Meyer Jabara Hotels  to discuss how his company is leveraging opportunity during these unusual hotel market conditions.

Simon Mendy, Select Service Divisional President with from Aimbridge Hospitality shares how the company is evolving to meet changing guest needs, empowering staff for success, why extended stay is so successful and much, much more.

Jen Reyneri joins the show to talk about her restaurant The Grove Cucina & Wine, an Italian food focused restaurant. She discusses how they connect to the community, a wine club that boosts business while adding to ancillary wine sales, creating a winning team with little turnover and more!

Glenn spoke with both Anna Scozzafava, VP, Extended Stay Brands, Strategy & Operations, and Ron Burgett, SVP Development with Choice Hotels International to discuss the elements of the new brand and why they feel it'll appeal to consumers and owners. Plus, Glenn stayed there a few days and offers his feedback!

Glenn is on location in Corona, CA reporting on the debut of Choice Hotels International's brand new midscale Everhome Suites. We find out the brand's DNA and how it represents a leap forward for the extended stay hotel product.   In-dept interview with top Choice execs coming on Monday!

Julienne Smith returns after her recent promotion to Chief Development Officer for IHG Americas. We get to hear about the exciting things coming down the pipeline for the company.

Debbie Wieland from the Texas Hotel Lodging Association joins to talk about how she's working to bring the younger generations into hospitality. Through work, like having a summer camp on hospitality, Debbie is working hard to help show why hospitality is still such a great career path.

Join us for a special Friday edition of No Vacancy Live! Glenn is back from The Lodging Conference and has plenty to say. And Anthony will tell Glenn why he is wrong. Topics include a huge new deal for Choice's Everhome Suites; Waterwalk's new protype reflective of where hotel biz is going; how the industry is finally taking tech serioulsy and more.  Plus, Hilton going to space?

During this week's The Lodging Conference we spoke with, Rob Smith , Divisional President with  Aimbridge Hospitality . He shared insights on how the company has been reorganized and the difference beteween large scale and smaller management companies. 

At The Lodging Conference we caught up with our friend  Jeff Wagoner , President/CEO of  Outrigger Hospitality Group  about the company's latest moves and opportunities in the Asia/Oceana region.