Checkin' In – The Hospitality & Tourism Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Checkin' In: The Hospitality & Tourism Podcast Ep.9 Join Dr. Peter Ricci and Jeremy Nichols for a thought-provoking conversation with Henry Bowles, Ph. D., as we explore one of the most critical leadership traits in hospitality today: resiliency. From labor shortages and economic uncertainty to operational challenges and increasing guest expectations, hospitality professi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Checkin’ In, Dr. Peter Ricci was joined by guest cohost Jessica Platts for a conversation with one of the most recognized voices in global hospitality leadership, Dr. Jeffrey O. Dr. Jeffrey O is an internationally renowned CEO, leadership coach, educator, author, and President of the International Hospitality Institute, the leading advocacy and standards organiz...

Send us Fan Mail Checkin In Hospitality & Tourism Podcast – Episode 7 Destination Marketing Meets Big Data Recorded live on Wednesday, April 29th at 11:00 AM This episode is a deeper look at how data is actually shaping tourism strategy today and what it means for hospitality leaders on the ground. This episode features: Ktimene Axetell, CEO of Arrivalist An economist and seasoned MarTech lead...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6 of Checkin' In: The Hospitality and Tourism Podcast, hosts Jeremy Nichols and Dr. Peter Ricci sit down with respected voices in the private club world to unpack an industry that most people never see from the inside. Joining us are Michael McCarthy ECM, CEO and General Manager of Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, one of the top-ranked country clubs in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Check'in In, Peter Ricci and I bring together a senior level hotel HR panel to talk about where people strategy is headed in 2026 and beyond. Joining us: • Caroline Warren, Chief People Officer at Pyramid Global Hospitality • David Klein, SVP Global Talent & Organizational Development at Universal Destinations & Experiences • Lexy Coley, Corporate D...

Send us Fan Mail Check'in In with the State of Food and Beverage In this episode, Peter Ricci and Jeremy Nichols sit down with two senior leaders shaping the future of hospitality to get a clear, grounded take on where Food and Beverage stands today and where it is headed next. Joining the conversation are Sam Bakhshandehpour, Global CEO of José Andrés Group, and Sarah King, Chief People Offi...

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Nichols and Dr. Peter Ricci hosted a live panel featuring five rising hospitality leaders who offered a direct, unfiltered look at what their generation sees, expects, and wants from this industry. These students are already gaining real experience across hotels, resorts, events, private clubs, and large-scale operations, and they brought a level of honesty operators rarely...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Checkin’ In, we sit down with Glenn Haussman, one of the hospitality industry’s most recognizable voices. Glenn is the host of No Vacancy, named the number one hospitality podcast from 2021 through 2024, and the International Hospitality Institute’s number one Social Media Influencer in Hospitality. He was also selected among the Top 50 Most Inspirational People...

Send us Fan Mail This live episode features David Kong, former President & CEO of BWH Hotel Group and Founder of DEI Advisors. David shares what authentic leadership looks like today, how culture drives performance, and why mentorship and inclusion aren’t just ideals; they’re competitive advantages. This conversation was streamed live. Hosted by Dr. Peter Ricci and Jeremy Nichols You can follo...