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CEO of ICONIC Presentations, Calvin Stovall, joins the show to talk about his book "Hospitality Historiography: Inspiring Stories of African American Hoteliers, and Industry Pioneers Who Revolutionized the Hospitality Landscape."

So you think you have a grasp on corporate culture? Dr. Donte Vaughn says guess again. We discuss the truth behind corporate culture and what to do about it. For real!

Sam Bakhshandehpour is CEO of world renowned Jose Andres Group. In this special show, Glenn and Sam showcase some amazing food from the company's locations at Conrad Los Angeles, discuss the rise of Jose Andres, Chef's focus on helping those in crisis, how Sam's family escaped Iran when he was a child, and much more. Watch the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/2M1N8o19C6M

Happy 15th Bday to Ascend Hotel Collection, the hotel industry's first franchised hotel soft brand! Brand head Regina Richardson shares some history and a future peek where the Choice Hotels International product is headed.

Sleep Inn is pushing into the wellness category after seeing opportunity in the midscale hotel segment. I spoke with Cathy Hartman, VP Strategy with Choice Hotels International to learn the details here at Choice's annual convention. Plus a new partnership with AllTrails. #strategy #hotel #wellness #sleep #hiking

David Pepper , Chief Development Office with  Choice Hotels International  shares what it's like integrating and selling the  Radisson Hotel Group  portfolio of brands. Here's how he sees last year's acquistion transforming Choice.

Choice Hotels International  kicked off their annual conf just now. Here's my report on what CEO  Patrick Pacious  said about how the  Radisson Hotel Group  addition is transforming Choice. Thanks to our friends at  ZEL Capital Partners , the sale-leaseback guys. Visit them at  www.zelcapitalpartners.com .

Christopher Shimkus  is Director F&B at  Boston Park Plaza  where he's made major changes to how the hotel appeals to event planners, guests and engaged couples.

During the  Hunter Hotel Investment Conference , I hosted a panel dubbed Secrets of Successful Brands with this incredible group:  Brad LeBlanc , SVP & Chief Development Officer,  Best Western® Hotels & Resorts  Western;  James Tierney , SVP, Development & Owner Relations,  Hyatt Hotels Corporation ;  Julienne Smith , Chief Development Officer, Americas,  IHG Hotels & Resorts ;  Noah Silverman , G...

Glenn and Craig are live at the W Hollywood rooftop bar for a pre-Hollywood Bowl Phish concert spectacular. Surprise guests, cocktails and comedy. What could go wrong?

Emily Goldfischer, Founder / Editor-in-Chief of Hertelier, joins us to recap women's history month, talk about how women are leading the industry, and trends to watch for moving forward.

Bhavesh Patel -CHO shares his insider POV he's seeing asa a hotel owner, immediate past chair of the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association (NJRHA Association) and past chair of AAHOA . And yes, we discuss that imfamous kerfuffle causing NJ legislation.

hihotels by Hospitality International is rolling out new franchisee success programs, announced this past week at  AAHOA 's  #aahoacon23 . I spoke with  Chris Guimbellot , Pres/ CEO to get the details you need to know.

Co-Founder and CEO, Dhaval Chokshi loves actionable insights that improve business. That's why he helped create HelloGM, a data analytics platform. i spoke with him during AAHOA's tradeshow at #aahoacon23.

Thomas Magnuson  of  Magnuson Hotels  shares why he thinks empowering communities is the way forward for successful hotels. Here's what he said during  AAHOA   #aahoacon23 .

The amazing Tina Burnett, Chief Development Officer of G6 Hospitality LLC chatted w me about #aahoacon23 and focusing on basics to make owners and guests happy.

I caught up with  AAHOA  CEO  Laura Lee Blake  during  #aahoacon23 . Here's what she had to say about the event.

Red Roof Inn has made a serious development move bringing in hotel owner and AAHOA insider Lina Patel, CHO. Glenn chats with both CDO Matthew Hostetler and her about this development team development, where she'll serve as director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives and strive to bring more diverse and underrepresented communities to the Red Roof owner family.

During  AAHOA CON23,  IDeaS Revenue Solutions  VP  Mike Chuma  and I discussed hotel revenue challenges and opportunities while walking around the tradeshow floor.

OMG. I met Tom Bodett! and he left a light on... for me! thanks  G6 Hospitality LLC

We're joined by SHaD founder Tracy Prigmore as she prepared for SHaDPitch2023 Today's Woman later this month. We're also joined by participant Jeni Jackman.

Today we're joined by Mark Sansom, Content Director for North America's 50 Best Bars to learn more about what makes the Botanist Bar at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver the perfect hotel bar.

CEO of Bangkok-based luxury hotels and restaurants company lebua Hotels & Resorts, Deepak Ohri shares how fostering creativty is the key to innovation. The company has high end luxury properties in Thailand, India, and New Zealand.

We're live from Remington Hotels' Annual confernece and speaking with Sloan Dean, CEO; Raul Moronta, CCO; and Amanda Gray, Chief Human Resources Officer.

Nathan Goodman from Dream Hotel Group joins the Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave to act oout everyone's nightmare, being a guest on Friday Night Audit. We'll get into what he does, some of his favorite wines, and the upcoming Hyatt Day.