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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.

Anthony and Glenn are at the Chatwal Lodge with Dream Hotel Group's VP Sales & Marketing, Nathan Goodman, Jr. about the incredible Chatwal Lodge, the Hyatt acquisition and much more. You won't believe how gorgeous this hotel is. Please watch this video for amazing images you won't see on audiio only: https://youtu.be/eTd5r0uSDUc 

The Experience Economy is real and we all know it. But leveraging it the right way is an entirely different matter. Acclaimed author, speaker and Fortune 500 consultant Joseph Pine II shares how.

Sarah Pickard is President of Dallas based Pickard Design. She joins Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for the most fun show in hospitality, Friday Night Audit. Grab a cocktail and join the fun. Also, Glenn joins the Space Force.

Anthony & I discuss Highgate's purchase of Viceroy Hotel Group, the Mark Curry hotel incident, how the NLRB wants to mess up the franchise model and much more!

Anthony & I discuss  Highgate 's purchase of  Viceroy Hotel Group , the Mark Curry hotel incident, how the NLRB wants to mess up the franchise model and much more!  

President of Remington Hotels Chris Green shares news of his recent promotion, how hotel company mergers really work, real ways to engage employees, the company's 2023 strategy and more. Thanks to our sponsor Aavgo, please check them out:  https://pro.aavgo.com/novacancy

Michael and Glenn speak with Rob Palleschi, CEO of G6 Hospitality, which owns, operates and franchises more than 1,400 economy lodging locations under the iconic Motel 6 brand and the Studio 6 Extended Stay brand. They discuss how this major hotel company is approaching tech to make hotels run more efficiently while improving customet experience.

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. This is an encore show origianlly broadbast on June 16, 2022. Please visit www.novacancynews.com