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As part of National Wellness Month Even Hotels takes centerstage to show how they are focused on helping guests keep up with their wellness plans on the go. Julienne Smith(Senior Vice President, Development) and Raul Ortiz(Vice President, Global Marketing & Brand Management, EVEN Hotels) talk about the amazing benefits EVEN has for travelers and owners alike while we do a first ever dual location...

Nick Falcone talks about how a company created by him and his brothers are attacking the growth in the family travel sector in Florida. Working together they have been able to help bring a new model to the resort residences market.

Furniture is a commodity business? Or is it? Over at Biscayne Hospitality, President Javed Bhaghani says he's reinvented the notion of a hospitality furniture company by delivering great and unexpected service. Watch and learn what he means!

Mark Ricketts, President/COO of McNeill Hotels, joins the show to talk about what are some key strategies that helped the company through the pandemic. With the majority of their portfolio being corporate-owned, do they see third-party management agreements being any more or less attractive given the current climate? Plus, some frank and forward thinking discussion regarding corporate diversity an...

Topline - Expert Revenue Management's Connor Vanderholm is using a smart revenue strategy to help his hotelier clients rethink strategies to keep hotels profitable during the continuing hotel industry labor crisis. Watch and find out his secret to putting profits into the pockets of short staffed hotel owners.

Thanks to Ideas Revenue Solutions for being a part of this show! We have Ideas cofounder Sanjay Nagalia and marketing head Mike Chuma. Learn more about Ideas at www.ideas.com.

As in-person conventions are back what can suppliers to take advantage? Almo Hospitality is here to let us know some of the strategies they are taking to put their company in the best position.

Through the pandemic, Red Roof continued to drive success for it's hotels. George Limbert, Interim President, and Matthew Hostetler, Chief Development Officer, talk about what the future holds for the brand and it's franchisees.

We start off National Wellness Month talking to Michele McArthur about how she is bringing her passions of hospitality and wellness together by helping to guide people with a L.E.A.N (Lifestyle - Exercise - Attitude -Nutrition) Holistic Healing Approach from inside out. Plus, Ken Patel of EV Everything on bringing together hotel tech, customer service and experience.

Baggett, tag It, sell it to the pirate at the store! Chris Baggett of Canyon Creek Lodging mixes up a pirate themed cocktail, we take a look at the ALIS parties and lots more fun!

Serving the industry as Chairman of the California Hotel & Lodging Association and his company in the role as CEO of Coast Redwood Hospitality, Bijal Patel discusses how the association is fighting, labor issues and more! Plus, Glenn shares his experience in a luxury guest suite at LAX prior to a flight where celebrities go to get away from crowds. Hint: It's amazing.

As the official podcast of #AAHOCON21, we're excited to be broadcasting live from the show next week.  Incoming chair Vinay Patel stops by to share what we can expect when we all see each other next week in Dallas.

Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer, and Jordan Langlois, Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations at Sonesta Hotels, share how the Franchise Development team is rolling out its new franchise program to continue leveraging the company's incredible growth.

Live from the Intercontinental Downtown LA we have Elie W. Maalouf Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts Americas Region. We talk about what him and his team are doing to help stimulate the recovery for all hotels. We then have Jen Gribble, SVP Global Mainstream Brands, coming on to update us on avid. Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites.

It's Bruce Ford's first conference in more than 500 days. We get the scoop on what its liek for him to be back. Plus, we discuss some key stats and share what to expect during ALIS!

Our most prestigious guest ever risks his entire career to be on this show! We drink tequila, talk travel and have lots of laughs.

Phil Cordell, Global Category Head for Hilton Lifestyle, joins the show to talk about Motto by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton. We dive into the difference between the brands, how Hilton is filling the gaps in hospitality, and what has been driving Hilton's impressive growth in the lifestyle sector.

Manny Rappenecker is Vice President & Global Brand Leader, Marriott Hotels & Marriott Executive Apartments at Marriott International. She'll update us on how Marriott continues to help it's hotels out of the pandemic, what the future experience is staying at a Marriott hotel and she'll share some stories about working with Anthony. Oh boy!

Hospitality Expert, Tammy Gillis, joins the show to discuss ways hotels can increase their sales performance and training to drive revenues and retain employees! We will learn about how she drove success for the biggest brands and learn about her new book "Room to Grow: Not Leaving Sales to Change"

We speak to Ken Greene, the Interim President of AAHOA about taking over the role and then hear from Crystal Hilsley about how she is bringing Garden-to-Table Hospitality experiences and Kitchen Gardens to Hotel chains.

Matt Hostetler is the Chief Development Officer with Red Roof. He's also a guy who thrives on the road. Grab a drink and buckle up for safety for this one.

While some supply related issues are working themselves out, others are becoming more acute. We speak with Mark Friesen, Principal at Beyer Brown & Associates regarding managing the issue and keeping hotels stocked, renovated and ready for business.

Hotel rooms are a perishable commodity. Once the sun rises, That money's lost forever. But what if we told you there's a cool way to monetize those unsold rooms by getting some amazing advertising in return? Say what?! Watch and learn how NOW! Then go to www.innovativetravelmarketing.com and learn more

Anthony and Glenn chat with the incredible Sarah Dandashy about the latest hotel biz news, then Geoff Graf of Hogan Hospitality out of Hawaii shares the latest news from the 50th state.

Event planners are reinventing in-person and hybrid meetings while wowing attendees with this incredible HoloPresence Technology. Learn how it's changing everything with Larry O'Reilly of ARHT Media and Brian Rhatigan with Almo Corporation.