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Samantha FIsher is Chief Investment Officer Island Hospitality and Chris Green is CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality. We discuss who's investing in hotels and why people think now is the time.

Juan Corvinos Solans is VP Development Latin America & Caribbean with Hilton. We discuss the Caribbean, Latin America and how hoteliers are making money now that US travelers are getting their travel game back on.

This is super cool. We've got Dan McCoy. the TSA's Chief Innovation Officer. We learn all about the super cool department and what's in store for the future of travel security.

Join Glenn, Craig, Producer Dave and the one and only Bruce Ford as we usher in the weekend with some great cocktails, conversations and comedic chaos.

We attended the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference earlier this month where Glenn Haussman hosted and moderated a franchising panel with some of the top franchising people in our beloved business. We get to the bottom of what hotel developers are thinking and how franchise companies are responding as we enter the post covid era. The panel features:  Matthew M. Hostetler, Chief Development Officer...

We're switching things up. Forget hotel news or interesting guests! Today, Glenn and Anthony are the guests and producer Dave and fans of the show cohost! 

Rob Smith is Executive Vice President Of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality who runs its luxury, resort and full service division. Smith shares insider insights from the world's largest hotel management company, which runs more than 1,500 hotels, resorts and conference centers located throughout North America and Caribbean, and 93 internationally, with a global pipeline of 234 properties as of No...

Sean Worker is a renowned CEO, business consultant and author of The Adapters, which was created with the help of our very own Glenn Haussman. They discuss the keys to making smart business changes. Then, Amrita Nichols, VP of Global Accounts at ConferenceDirect, discusses what meeting planners are thinking right now.

Las Vegas meetings are back! Stephanie Glanzer, Chief Sales Officer & SVP at MGM Resorts International discusses the surge in meeting planners booking business. We discuss how event spaces are filling up fast, meeting planner expectations and how MGM and its Convene with Confidence program are reshaping how we'll meet as we all get back to gathering in person.

Economy hotels thrived during the covid crisis. But what abut going ahead? Mike McGeehan CHA, Chief Development Officer with G6 Hospitality LLC reveals their strategy, including having more than 150 hotels in the development pipeline under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands.

Glenn Haussman and Craig Sullivan welcome Suzanne Bagnera, full time hospitality professor, part time No Vacancy News, Podcasts and Videos producer. Plus, Producer David Mignano, CRME returns to the gauntlet. And a surprise visit from one of Glenn's non hotel biz buddies who spills the beans on all his secrets.

We love the notion of all inclusive hotels and resorts. Today we're focusing on a great partnership between Sunwing Travel Group, it's Blue Diamond Resorts which is the Caribbean's fastest growing resort chain, with a 44 property portfolio exceeding 15360 rooms in 10 countries; and Marriott International. Guests include Brian King, President - Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America, and,...

Like hotels, the cruise industry faced dire challenges during the COVID pandemic. We talk to Bill Panoff, Chairman & CEO at The PPI Group, where they have magazines such as Porthole.com. We discuss the cruise industry, its comeback plan, the psychology of creating cruise ships, how people are snapping up future cruises at a record pace, and what it will take to set sail again from the USA.

Pranav Bhakta of Bhakta Capital looks at deploying capital differently. Instead of traditional methods, he leverages the power of Big Data to create the investment edge. Plus, we'll talk about segments and markets hotel developers are considering next.

JD Power's Mike Taylor Returns to discuss top airlines rankings. But first, Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality to discuss the travel surge in places such as Atlantic City, other drive to markets and more. We also discuss how shifting mask policies are quickly reshaping hotel company and guest habits. Plus, Producer Dave cohosts today!

It's been a rough time out there for hoteliers. But now, opportunity abounds. To make the most of it, having a smart revenue strategy is isn't just a good idea, it's the key to future success. The folks over at Topline share why!

Jon Weitz is the CEO of Avocet Hospitality Group. He loves buying old hotels and returning them to their historic glory. Learn how he does it, and why he focuses on this industry niche.

We're back in action after a quick break, and ready to drink some Moscow Mules with Heather Maloney of Definition Design! We're talking about the fun side of Glenn going to his first conference in 14 months!!!

The Save Hotels Job Act is essential for our industry's recovery and future success. In this short report, William "Chip" Rogers, American Hotel & Lodging Association CEO explains why, and what you can do about it.

Top recruiter Jeremy Nichols of Gecko Hospitality and Peter Ricci, Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program of FAU, share best practices when recruiting, what hoteliers can do to find staff, and most importantly...how can they keep them? Plus, they bust the myth that paying employees more costs more! Yup, it's true!

Hunter Wrap Up and Choice Hotels' Chief Development Officer, David Pepper.

Today we're exploring IHG Hotels & Resorts ' Design Center, the place the brand's people create and tweak hotel concepts before going public. We've got Justin Alexander, VP, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, and Karen Gilbride , VP, avid hotels and Atwell Suites, to take us through. This show is filled with amazing visuals so be sure to catch our video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T...

Jerry Inzerillo is the hotelier's hotelier and is one of the most prominent professionals on the planet. He's constantly in the mix with the most influential people around the world, no joke, and a few years ago began working with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. now he's CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), a mixed-use traditional urban community, celebrating the rich cultural history of...

What makes a luxury hotel a luxury hotel? We find out how all the components fit together. Part two features Manuel Martinez, General Manager;  Patrick Sewell, Director of Hospitality Operations; Isabelle Hogan, Chef Concierge. Listen to part one for world renowned chef  Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Andrew Jeffries, Director of Sales & Marketing

What makes a luxury hotel a luxury hotel? We find out how all the components fit together. Huge show whch we have split into two parts. Part one features Manuel Martinez, General Manager; world renowned chef Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and  Andrew Jeffries, Director of Sales & Marketing.