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🔹 How is Best Western evolving in 2025? 🔹 Why is brand expansion key to success? 🔹 What role does AI and technology play in reshaping hospitality? Join No Vacancy Live host Glenn Haussman as he chats with Larry Cuculic , President & CEO of BWH Hotels during ALIS 2025! This conversation covers: ✅ Best Western's 2025 Strategy – Growth, guest experience, and revenue optimization ✅ Brand Expansio...

Sloan Dean , CEO of Remington Hospitality , and I break down the key trends shaping the hospitality industry in 2025 at during ALIS. 🔑 Key Takeaways: "Reserved Optimism" in the industry: What does it mean for hotel owners and operators in 2025? Economic impact on hotel performance: How inflation and wage growth affect different hotel categories. Group business is booming: Why group pace is up 9%...

Glenn spoke with Raul Leal , CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts , during the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS). We're discussing global expansion, brand innovation, and sustainability, all set against the backdrop of an evolving hotel landscape. And even a company name change!! Highlights: 🌍 Global Growth: New openings in Tokyo, Melbourne, Copenhagen, Manchester, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Dubai, F...

James Hansen may be new to Reeco, but he's been in the industry for a while. Glenn, Craig and producer Dave attempt to get him to share stories that put his new gig in danger.   Grab a drink and join us for some laughs as we kick off the weekend with Friday Night Audit!

James Ferguson, author of "The Confetti Culture Playbook" gives updates on how his career journey has progressed over the last few years from being a GM to taking over as Corporate Director of Culture with Wurzak Hotel Group. In this role, he has taken the company from 2.5 on Glassdoor to 4.3! Find out how he was able to do this and what new projects James is coming out with.

🎙️ Unlocking the Future of Hotel Access Control with Ed Sullivan On this episode of ESLA Icons & Experts we've got Ed Sullivan, Chief Strategy Officer at EntryReady. Glenn and Ed unravel the surprising complexities of hotel access control. It's not just about unlocking doors — it's about guest experience, operational efficiency, and risk management in the digital age. 🚪🔒 🔑 What You'll Learn: Wh...

In this episode, we delve into the world of award-winning interior design with Yasmine Mahmoudieh, founder of Yasmine Mahmoudieh Design. Yasmine shares her unique approach to design, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and global travels. Discover how she translates these global influences into stunning and innovative spaces that have garnered critical acclaim. Get ready to be inspired by Ya...

I'm chatting with James Hansen, VP of Business Development at Reeco and we're discussing how this groundbreaking AI-driven platform is simplifying hotel procurement and transforming the industry. Learn how Reeco is using cutting-edge technology and fresh funding to help hoteliers save time, cut costs, and maximize efficiency. And be sure to catch up with hem during ALIS too! Key Highlights: Big Mo...

In this episode of No Vacancy Live , Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri sit down with Donte Johnson and Jason Bass, hoteliers and co-authors of Impact Hospitality , to explore how purpose-driven leadership is revolutionizing the hospitality industry. Dive into this compelling conversation about intentional decision-making, community impact, and the power of aligning values with action. Key Take...

Welcome to part one of our four-part series exploring the exciting transformation of entertainment in hospitality! 🎥 I'm talking with Brian Venable, VP of Partner Management at Warner Bros. Discovery, to discuss the differences between HBO and Max so I can finally understand how hotel guests are looking to use these services. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The evolution of HBO from its iconic...

Mark Irgang is the Opening General Manager of the Marriott New York JFK and has known Glenn for some time. He's also the newly elexted President of SKAL USA. Yet, somehow he still wants to have drinks and swap industry war stories with Glenn, Craig, Producer Dave and maybe even Dr. Producer Suzanne! Plus, Glenn gets hited as the new coach of the Dallas Cowboys?!

Steve Palmer founded The Indigo Road Hospitality Group five years ago, a restaurant forward hospitality concept. We discuss how that strategy is working for his company as well as his bestselling book "Say Grace: How the restaurant business saved my life."

I'm chatting with Noha Abdallah, Chief Marketing Officer at Choice Hotels International, about their new ad campaign featuring the hilarious and relatable Keegan-Michael Key. Learn how this marketing campaign is reshaping travel experiences and connecting with guests in meaningful ways. Key Takeaways: Why Keegan-Michael Key? Learn how his incredible relatability and humor (with a 98-100% recogniti...

The American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation continues to do work on helping grow leaders within the industry. Anna Blue, President, of AHLA Foundation discusses the great opportunities the AHLA Foundation is providing in 2025.

Dina Belon , President of Staypineapple Hotels Inc. is here to talk about dynamic brand building leveraging the hospitality pineapple symbol. How is the company differentiating itself from the major hotel companies and what are the exciting things happening for them in 2025?

Last month I hosted a cool event (Anthony was a judge) for the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association during their Tech Conference dubbed the Shark Pool, a hospitality innovation competition. So many great teams but only one could win. Today we have that winner, Rich Sloan of WAVR Technologies, to tell us how atmospheric water harvesting technology could revolutionize places like Las Vegas but trans...

For the first show of 2025 Glenn in hiding out in Reno as Craig, Dave and Suzanne are relieved to still be home for the post holiday recovery. Tonight we welcome hoteliers and podcasters Greg Fregoso and Tom Groebe.

We're kicking off 2025 with Daniel Lesser of LW Hospitality Advisors who shares his thoughts on the financial state of hospitality and where to make money in 2025.

In the final show of 2024, we welcome industry speaker Ryan Minton. Shame he couldn't figure out how to talk his way out of hanging with Glenn, Craig and Doctor Producer Suzanne.

Anthony & Glenn are here to wrap up 2024. We talk about their favorite moments of the year, highlights of the show, and what to expect in 2025.

In the final ESLA Icons & Experts of the year we're tackling an issue affecting every extended stay hotelier: Insurance!   I'm joined by ESLA Chair and Founder, Doug Artusio, also CEO of Dellisart Hospitality. We're joined by Peggy Roberts & Laura Betten of AON – Insurance experts shedding light on market trends and risk management. Key Topics Covered: The rising cost of insurance: What's driving...

Join us for a captivating conversation with Clark Hanrattie, Partner at HEI Hotels & Resorts, as we explore how creative thinking, bold investments, and a deep understanding of hotel operations are reshaping the hospitality industry. 🔑 Key Highlights: The Liberty Hotel Story: Transforming a Boston jail into a luxury hotel and setting the tone for innovative hospitality. The Renaissance Times Squa...

Santiago Leon, COO and Managing Partner of Spearhead Hospitality, is here to define what is a "Hospitality Underdog" and why Spearhead Hospitality prides itself on taking on projects no one else wants.

Lisa Cain, Ph. D. is an Associate Professor at Florida International University, and much smarter than Glenn, Craig, and yes, even Dave. Grab a drink or whatever and kick off the weekend watching her outwit and outlast our Friday Night Audit crew.

What YOU need to know about the court ruling against Department of Labor regarding overtime pay. I'm with Chirag Shah, EVP of Federal Political Affairs at the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), unpacking this and potential Department of Labor overtime rule changes. Here's what you'll learn: • What's happening with overtime rules: The Department of Labor's proposed changes and their pot...