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Loved speaking with G6 Hospitality LLC President Interim CEO Julie Arrowsmith about her plans as the company's new leader! You all know them for brands like Motel 6 and Studio 6!

Uncertainty or not? We dive deep into the hotel business financial and investment outlook based on what we heard and learned at ALIS along with expert Michael Shindler of Four Corners Advisors. Thanks to our sponsor Aavgo, please visit https://pro.aavgo.com/novacancy

We're headed to the Americas Lodging Investment Summit so we're giving you a preview show. Glenn and Craig Sullivan discuss how they see the state of the hotel business as it pertains to ALIS.   Sorry this didn't post Monday as planned. 

Had the honor of speaking with  Best Western® Hotels & Resorts  CEO  Larry Cuculic . here's what you need to know!

Nearly 7,000 people saw a poll we posted on Sales-Leasebacks, with 42% of respondents saying they haven't, or didn't know if they heard about this financial tool. To explain in detail, we got Stephen Schwanz from ZEL Capital Partners to explain it to us!

Join Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for the hospitality's #1 cocktails and comedy show! OK, there are not other shows like this, which is why we're number one. But so what?!

Fabian Bartnick of Infinito Revenue Management Solutions and PerfectCheck, discusses how hotel F&B is missing out on optimization and how that issue can be solved. Plus, lots more!!

Today we go behind the scenes and get a site tour of the Ritz Carlton New York, Nomad and chat with General Manager Bastian Germer.

Erica Lipscomb is the SVP Revenue Strategy at Crescent Hotels & Resorts where we discuss retention in the workplace, revenue growth in group & negotiated biz, potential industry uncertainty and a focus on rate efficiency.

Todd Stevens, Director of Strategy - Cuningham, returns to have some cocktails and laughs while dishing on hospitality design.

  The Darwin Hotel is a new Atlanta based hotel that has some unique and exclusive rooms and suites. Shyam Patel owns the hotel and he joins us along with Alfonce McKinney, GM of the property, to talk about the development of some of their unique rooms and how they are positioning the property in the up and coming city. Thanks to our sponsor Aavgo, please visit https://pro.aavgo.com/novacancy

Nanci Sherman was there at the beginning of the boutique hotel movement with Bill Kimpton. Plus, she's run iconic properties such as the first ever W Hotel. Watch and learn how to transform your hotel's profitability with this incredibly insightful approach to turn your hotel from a maze to amazing (that's from her book!)

Nanci Sherman was there at the beginning of the boutique hotel movement with Bill Kimpton. Plus, she's run iconic properties such as the first ever W Hotel. Watch and learn how to transform your hotel's profitability with this incredibly insightful approach to turn your hotel from a maze to amazing (that's from her book!)

HRS SVP of Hotel Supplier Relations Lukasz Dabrowski joins the show to talk about how the variety of uncertain economic indicators (inflation / energy costs / potential for recession) are re-shaping dialogue around dynamic pricing vs fixed rates. We will also dive into how those same economic factors – as well as more automation and technology – are influencing the size and scope of corporate RFPs...

Ryan Huntsman returns to FNA to make up for his 2022 appearance where he introduced us to an amazingly horrid drink. Find out what's in store this year as we celebrate Happy Hour with Craig, Dave and myself. This is bar none the best show of 2023 so far!

Alex Mai, Head of Development, Latin America & Caribbean, for Choice Hotels Int'l, joins us to talk about the outlook for 2023, especially with the recent acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas.

Glenn and Anthony recap their holiday season and talk about their focus and goals for 2023.

Gareth Fraser from BirchStreet Systems discusses the essential nature of hospitality automation. Operational costs are rising while the ability to charge higher room rates is ebbing making new strategies key to success in 2023. We discuss how hoteliers are leveraging automation to lower costs to create increased bottom line profitability. Thanks to our sponsor Aavgo, please visit https://pro.aavgo...

The guys are joined by a cadre of guests in a year end warp up show extravaganza.

From 6.16.22 Marriott has been in the vacation home rental space for quite some time. Jennifer Hsieh, VP, Homes & Villas by Marriott International discusses why combining Marriott's best in class service and rewards program with home rentals is moving the company forward. Visit our sponsor www.aavgo.com to learn more about their virtual check in kiosks. Subscribe to our newsletter by texting 'hote...

From 4.20.22  Today we get into the anatomy of a deal. Chris Green is back to share the news of Chesapeake Hospitality being acquired by Remington Hotels. Remington CEO Sloan Dean joins to share his side of the experience and educate the audience how mergers like this work from a financial and cultural perspective.  Visit our sponsor www.aavgo.com to learn more about their virtual check in kiosks....

Olympic Gold Medalist Dawn Burrell shares the secret to success for not only becoming a gold medalist in the Olympics, but also a major contender on Top Chef. What you must know about how to be successful in the restaurant business. Visit our sponsor www.aavgo.com to learn more about their virtual check in kiosks. Subscribe to our newsletter by texting 'hotel' to 66866. Visit NoVacancyNews.com Sub...

Captain Kgomotso Phatsima was one of the first females to fly in the military for her native Botswana. Now she's working hard to ensure that women from all backgrounds have the opportunity to be in the aviation industry with her organization Dare to Dream. Visit our sponsor www.aavgo.com to learn more about their virtual check in kiosks. Subscribe to our newsletter by texting 'hotel' to 66866. Vis...

JoAnne bass is the top non commissioned officer in the Air Force. Her role as Chief Master Sargent (the Equivalent of a starred general) is one that has her looking after the well being of every enlisted individual ine Air Force. She represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. She serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff...

Staffing is a MAJOR hospitality industry challenge, so how we relate to current and future staff members is being completely reinvented. That's right it's time to rethink everything we thought we knew about hiring and retention with Clif Deaton, RVP & Head of Human Resources for CMH Hotels for IHG.