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The Extended Stay Segment was seeing tremendous growth long before COVID, in fact these hotels are responsible for 24% of hotels under construction, says Lodging Econometrics. Today Jimmy Taylor, Extended Stay with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), about why these hotels, and brands like Staybridge Suites® Hotels and Candlewood Suites® Hotels have been the bright spot of the covid crisis.

The hotel PMS is in flux, and the good folks over at SkyTouch Technology understand that adapting to the changing market is essential. That's why they've reinvented their housekeeping module to help owners streamline room cleaning protocols to better reflect the new reality.

We talk to Charles Flateman, Executive Vice President, Business Development at The Shubert Organization, and Chairman of NYC & Company about the state of NYC, Broadway and how NY will make its best comeback ever!!

Rajiv Trivedi returns to discuss the push pull relationship between brands and owners, what both groups are thinking about now, and what this means to not only the future of hotel industry investment, but the future of the hotel business as well.

We talk to Peter Salveson of Bright Support Solutions, Dan Ryan of Blue Canary Solutions, and Stephen McKay of Almo Hospitality about ways that hotels can save money through proper vendor support.

Ronen Nissenbaum, CEO of Dan Hotels, joins us all the way from Israel to talk about his storied career at Marina Bay Sands, Waldorf=Astoria NY, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel and how he's turned all that experience into running Dan Hotels Israel. Also, industry expert Michael Frenkel on innovative technologies changing how hoteliers operate their hotels.

Leon Thomas , President of Leon Thomas & Associates, said to me there's not enough black people helping other black people achieve executive positions in the hotel business. That shocked me. We discuss why this is the case and learn other ways to help people rise up to success. Also joining are  Thomas Penny , President of  Donohoe Hospitality Services , and Professor  Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, PhD...

Today is Inauguration Day and we talk to  Cecil Staton  Stanton and  Biran Patel  from AAHOA about what the new administration will mean for hospitality as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the industry. plus, we hear from  Mark Driscoll  a DC based GM from the  Hamilton Hotel Washington, D.C.  on his experiences during the tumultuous two weeks leading to today.

We have a panel discussion, developed by George Mason University, to discuss the future of hospitality students and how they can view the uncertain climate. Glenn and Anthony are joined by Patricia Washington(CEO, Visit Alexandria), Maggie Pearson(Senior Conference Manager, Conference Managers), and Deanne Johnson-Anderson(VP of HR at Crestline) to talk about the future of the industry.

Mark Simon, Senior Director of Marketing for the Four Seasons Maui has spent decades living in Maui and working at the Four Seasons Resorts Maui at Wailea. Hawaii is open and guests are headed there now that all you need is a negative Covid test rather than a two week quarantine. Lots of updates on this incredible market.

Gabe Saglie is a senior editor at Travelzoo. he shares how hotels are finding new customers through the program as well as current travel consumer sentiment and what hoteliers can be doing to gain trust with potential customers. Plus, Hospitality Hero April Largent who was caught in the middle of the Christmas Day Nashville bombing. We hear her story of how she saved the day at the Moxy Nashville...

Jerry Inzerillo is an industry legend who seems to know everyone and is one of the most influential people in hospitality business.... of ALL TIME. He shares some incredible wisdom and providesus with a sense of positivity for 2021.

We talk to Peter Salveson of Bright Support Services. His company specializes in working with hoteliers with no up front fee to secure you lower property taxes for your hotel. Chances are your hotel didn't make money last year and your struggling to keep cash flow going with an average deduction for hotels of 10- 15%. This service is something so important we wanted to dedicate the episode to givi...

Alex Cabañas , is the CEO of  BENCHMARK, A Global Hospitality Company , and a man not afraid to face problems head-on. Issue #1 these days is the divisive nature of politics and how it can create workplace friction. Alex shares how he is handling this potentially volatile situation with grace, plus many other  #hotel  business related issues.

Dan Flannery, SVP of EDITION, shares the story of the brand, it's partnership with Ian Schrager, Marriott brand is getting through the pandemic, plus a look at their expansion plans and a sneak peak at some of their hotels such as the London EDITION, the Tokyo EDITION and West Hollywood EDITION hotels.

CEO Ken Patel of newly formed EV Hotel Group shares what it's like to start a company during a global pandemic, what it takes to get it off the ground and how right now may be a period of amazing opportunity. Even if it is not clear right now.

Rachel Philips-Buck from Pharos Resources discusses how universities are learning the art of hospitality., Plus, the danger of social media addiction, how colleges must compete by caring more for students and whether a degree from a university is as critical as it used to be.

We speak with the president of The BHN Group Group, Jeff Higley, the company that runs the ALIS Conference and about 100 events every year. We get his thoughts on the state of the meetings business, how he hopes to lead the way back to in person events and much more industry insight. Plus, Sarah Dandashy shares some top hospitality stories.

From 5.26.20 Today's show features legendary hotelier Horst Shultze! He's synonymous with Ritz Carlton and is known for reinventing the notion of service in the hotel business.

From 7/15/20 Chip Ohlsson is Wyndham Hotel & Resorts' EVP and Chief Development Office. They've got a new Microtel prototype as well as industry insights! Then we hear from Calvin Stovall, a hospitality lifer, about how to ensure your guest experience during these difficult times.

From 12/15/18: Glenn chats with Valeriano Antonioli, CEO of the Lugarno Collection , an ultra-luxury hotel company that's reinventing the luxury hospitality experience. The company's newest brand Portrait is designed to be an extension of the community in which its located and Antonioli shares the critical nature of this strategy as travel trends change. Oh yeah, it happens to be owned by luxury f...

From 7/27/2018 Dan Cummins is a renowned comedian, television producer and host of the Timesuck podcast, in where he expresses his comedic take on historical events. But he's also an active touring stand-up comic who's been on shows like Conan . He's on the road constantly, and that means staying in plenty of hotels. We get the hilarious guest perspective of life on the road. First, Glenn chats wi...

From 2/3/18: Gary Hernbroth wants your staff to excel. As a business trainer and professional speaker, he's dedicated to ensuring hotel employees excel for their customers and those paying their salary. We learn valuable techniques to improve YOUR business. Then, Tarun Malik, President of Johnson & Wales Charlotte, on the hospitality F&B business, how it's changing, what students think of the rest...

We talk to David Kasprak, from O'Kelley Kasprak, to talk about the future of hospitality design.

We speak to Bruno Bazin Tison, a 5-star chef who while at The Plaza served more leaders, dignitaries and celebrities than perhaps any chef alive. But in 2017 he had a new mission; creating incredibly fresh and and foods for Northwell Health, a leading hospital group. Here's how he's reinvented himself and his career while reinventing the entire notion of food served in hospitals.