Hospitality Daily Podcast

In this episode, Caitlin Ornitz , Vice President of Strategy at Champagne Hospitality , draws from her background in management consulting with McKinsey & Company to share how she pushes through tough industry problems to stay ahead of competitors, innovate, and attract guests. Listen to gain insights on how to empower your team, make big bets, and position your hospitality business to be dura...

The Broadmoor is the world's longest-running Forbes Five-Star & AAA Five-Diamond resort. In this episode, Ann Alba, Vice President and Resident Manager at The Broadmoor, shares her thoughts on careers, mentorship, legacy, and preparing for the future. Listen to be inspired by the vision she outlines of what excellence in hospitality leadership can look like. You may also enjoy: How We Use...

Sima Patel is co-founder and CEO of Ridgemont Hospitality , a hospitality development and management company in the San Francisco Bay Area, and she was also the first Board-elected Chair of Visit California, representing more than 20,000 tourism businesses here. She's a tireless champion of travel and tourism, and in this episode shares why every hospitality provider should care about promoti...

Sponsored by Otelier - the software behind every great host. Sima Patel is the co-founder and CEO of Ridgemont Hospitality , a San Francisco Bay Area-based hospitality development and management company and the founder of Saaheli , a global community committed to educate, engage, and empower women to realize their true potential. In this episode you'll hear what she's learned about empow...

Sponsored by Otelier - the software behind every great host. Sima Patel is one of the most widely respected leaders in hospitality, earning recognition as Hotelier of the Year by AAHOA and becoming the first board-elected Chair of Visit California, among other recognitions. Sima is the co-founder and CEO of Ridgemont Hospitality , a San Francisco Bay Area-based hospitality development and manageme...

Sponsored by Otelier - the software behind every great host. Glassdoor is sort of like those online reviews your hotels get on TripAdvisor and Google - but it's from employees. Because of this, it's a crucial place to monitor and improve if you want to attract talented people to your teams. In this episode, you'll hear James Ferguson , Director of Culture at Wurzak Hotel Group , exp...

Sponsored by Otelier - the software behind every great host. In this episode, Caitlin Ornitz , Vice President of Strategy at Champagne Hospitality , shares how their hotels in France and the Caribbean have become pillars of the communities they operate in. Listen to hear how they do this and get inspired by what it looks like to participate in and celebrate the places you are providing hospitality...

In this episode, Equinox Hotels CEO Chris Norton talks about the timeless aspects of hospitality, and how it might look for you. A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here .  You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe...

Vic Chynoweth is the CEO of Otelier , formerly known as My Digital Office or MDO, and in this special episode, he talks about why they rebranded and the opportunities he sees in hospitality with technology today. Listen to learn what it takes to successfully bring together people and companies into an aligned, effective organization as well as new opportunities AI-powered technology is opening up...

There's a lot of talk about AI in hospitality technology now, but what are we not talking about but should be? Stuart Greif has a unique perspective on this topic as the Chief Strategy, Innovation, & Operating Officer at Forbes Travel Guide, and in this episode - recorded in December 2023 - he shares what's going on with AI and its potential implications for you and your hospitality...

Today, we're getting powerful leadership lessons from an unlikely source: a whitewater rafting trip! Listen to Remington Hospitality President Chris Green share what he learned on the river and how it can make you a more effective hospitality leader. Check out Chris' new book, The River Guide to Leadership . A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here .  You...

The Lodge at Marconi has one of the most colorful stories I've come across recently. Its developer and operator, Oliver Hospitality , invited me to check it out recently (you can follow along on the Hospitality Daily YouTube channel today). In this episode, you'll hear from Ethan Orley, the Managing Partner of Oliver Hospitality, about how this property came to be - with lessons for you...

Oliver Hospitality is a Nashville-based hotel and restaurant management company founded in 2009 on the idea that old and new properties could be reworked into engaging and thoughtful spaces. In this episode, Ethan Orley , the Managing Partner of Oliver Hospitality , talks about how an emphasis on the creative and communications elements of hospitality creates a powerful guest experience that I wan...

In this episode, Kristie Goshow , Chief Commercial Officer, and Chris Riccardi , SVP of Global Sales Strategy at KSL Resorts , share how they cross-train their team to keep them engaged, growing, and performing at their best. Listen to our other episodes with Kristie: How "The Great Crossover" is Creating Opportunities in Hospitality Commercial Strategy Now How I Stay Connected To Cultur...

Phil Hospod is one of the top lifestyle hotel developers and owners in the world - he's the founder and CEO of Dovetail + Co - and in this episode, you'll hear about the new hotel he's building in New York that is laser-focused on one segment of travelers: Gen Z solo travelers. Watch our full conversation exclusively on the Hospitality Daily YouTube channel - Building Memories: The...

In this episode, Susie Arnett , the Director of Wellness Programming at Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas , shares what she learned from unboxing an iPhone that can guide the way you design moments that delight your guests.  Article: Unboxing the Hotel Room Listen to our other episode with Susie: From MTV Producer to Leading Wellness Programming: Lessons and Observations for Hospitality Listen...

This past week, I was in Palm Springs for an event produced by the Independent Lodging Congress and wanted to summarize some of my takeaways. You'll hear what stood out to me from some of the top leaders in independent hospitality - as well as some takeaways from the location, host hotel, and event itself that will inspire you in your hospitality business. Learn more about the next events fro...

 It seems like everyone talks about experiential hospitality. So, how do we know where the opportunity lies and how we can authentically provide experiences that transform the lives of our guests and those we work with? To answer that question, we're going to learn today from Michelle Oliver , the founder and CEO of Expitality and the author of Grace & the Art of Experiential Hospitality...

What could it look like to use history to ground your hospitality business in a sense of place, shape the culture of your teams, and make your guests and neighbors feel more connected to your hotel? I can't think of someone better suited to show us what this can look like than Cynthia Leonard , the historian at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado - one of America's most iconic gr...

Susie Arnett is the Director of Wellness Programming at Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas and one of the world's leading experts on wellness. In this episode, you'll hear what she's thinking about in this area and the opportunities it's creating in hospitality today. Articles referenced: Wellness Turns Nightlife on its Head Space as a Service 3 Ways to Cultivate Psychologic...

In this episode, we're learning from Equinox Hotels CEO Chris Norton about how they built on the 30-year legacy of the Equinox brand to create what has become one of the most exciting new hospitality companies in the world today. Listen to hear their strong point of view, the details they're obsessed with, a deep dive into sleep, how they use their clubs as community hubs, and the growth...

A few weeks ago, Kristie Goshow joined us to share the idea of The Great Crossover - and how it can unlock innovation in hospitality.  Kristie Goshow is the Chief Commercial Officer for KSL Resorts . Since you loved what she shared last time, I wanted to bring her back to talk more about how she stays connected with cultural trends that matter today - and how she thinks about the future and what p...

Loyalty is the foundation for growing a thriving and profitable hospitality business. In this episode, you'll learn how Josh Belkin , Vice President of Loyalty & Consumer Engagement at Omni Hotels & Resorts , transformed their loyalty program to delight their guests and unlock opportunities for growth.  A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here .  You c...

Chris Green is the President of Remington Hospitality , and in this episode shares what he's learned about the power of curiosity, how this affects culture, and what he's found helpful in hospitality leadership.  A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here .  You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my...

In this episode, I'm interviewed by Mollie Reese - host of the Stay in Good Company Podcast ( Spotify ) - all about slow travel, how it's shaped me, and some of the best things I've seen in hospitality recently. If you enjoyed this, don't miss my interview with Mollie here: The Joy of Slow Travel: What I've Learned Going From Corporate Burnout to Reconnecting with the Soul...