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We're joined by Andy Ingraham, CEO of National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers. He discusses the need for increased hotel ownership and why there is not enough black representation in the C-suite. Then, we talk to Hans van der Reijden, Founder & CEO of Ithaka Hospitality Partners, about the state of his company as we move further into recovery. He worked with Horst Sch...

We are joined by CEO John Russell to discuss Red Lion Hotels.  

We speak with Joe Hession, CEO of SNOW Operating. He owns North America's only indoor ski hill. Plus, he bought Mountain Creek, home of the infamous and now closed Action Park amusement park known as the most dangerous theme park in history. Then we speak with Wade Breitzke of WeCreate, a branding company. He shares what you need to do to break into the customer's consciousness.

We speak to some previous guests to get updates on their markets and companies.  

Margaritaville's Chief Investment Officer Evan Laskin with valuable travel insights. Then, hotel owners are suffering! We speak with Vimal Patel, CEO of Q Hotels and Parth Patel, MM, President of Development, VIPA Hospitality, on CMBS problems, operational concerns and the straight truth about brand/franchisee relationships.

Today we celebrated the id awards and had a great panel discussion for  NEWH, The Hospitality Network 's South Florida's chapter. Featured are  Malcolm Berg , Principal of  EoA Group | Malcolm Berg !  Callin Fortis   BIG TIME STUDIOS  and  Leslie Schultz ,  Interior Image Inc.

We went to every open casino on The Strip on opening day, report on new safety protocols and what the experience was like as the city reopened. Plus, we talk to Cerissa Olson about bringing the hospitality community together in these tough times and we learn another tasty drink for the weekend!

Joining today are the CFO of Hilton, Kevin Jacobs; and Kristi White of Knowland.

We turn back to property GMs to get an update on what's happening. Then we speak with the CEO of Nomadix, Ted Helvy.  

We have Jay Caiafa(COO, IHG Americas) with an update at IHG, then we hear from Todd Raburn(Atrium Hospitlaity) to hear how they are working towards recovery.    

After any crisis, changes in traveler behaviors, expectations, and desires can shape.  In this podcast, we talk with Amadeus and Hotel Mogel Consulting  about what elements are disrupting the culture of travel, how this crisis is creating a renewed focus on the humanity in hospitality, and what actions hoteliers need to take during recovery to successfully adapt to this brave new world of hospital...

Jay Stein, Dream Hotel Group's CEO reports on what his boutique hotels need to do to reopen successfully, Plus, they've got new deals!

We're joined by Anthony's partner in revenue management Jeremy Pinkerton, as well as Kate Burda, and Pete Dimaio, Director of Client Success of Fuel.

Glenn is in Vegas for the city's reopening. Here's the report!

Today we have  Mary Beth Cutshall , SVP at  Hospitality Ventures Management Group ,  Peter Berk of  PMZ Realty Capital LLC , and  Michael Shindler , President  Four Corners Advisors, Inc. . We talk $$, CMBS and potential hotel investment opportunity.

Today we take a look at some of Anthony's favorite moments while recording Extreme Hotels. Then we make a cocktail featuring Milagro tequila. 

Glenn and Anthony are joined by  Julian Buffam , Partner at  New Castle Hotels & Resorts ,  W Chris Green, CHA , CEO of  Chesapeake Hospitality  and  Sanjay Patel , President & CEO of  MHG Hotels . The panel discusses the incredible uptick in hotel business and bookings, the sense that the industry will continue moving in the right direction, and more. Also, we discuss a lawsuit focused on insuran...

Today's show featured how CVBs plan to 'drive' busines in the coming months. Joining are  Mitch Whitten , EVP Visit Fort Worth;  Mary Quinn Ramer , President at VisitLEX; and  Julie Wagner, CDME , CEO of Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau!

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.

Glenn & Anthony are joined by James Henderson, CEO of Exclusive Resorts, and Steve Malvesta, RVP with NetJets and W Chris Green, CHA, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality.  

We speak with  Bill Miller , President/ CEO of  American Gaming Association ; then  John S. Flynn , MGM Resorts about the company's plan to make people feel safe when the properties reopen. Then we get a hotel data download with  Cindy Estis Green  of  Kalibri Labs .

Anthony and Glenn welcome back  William "Chip" Rogers , President and CEO of the  American Hotel & Lodging Association  to discuss their new initiatives to drive travel and keep people safe when doing it. Plus,  rich cortese , SVP Development & Ops  Aimbridge Hospitality  and  W Chris Green, CHA , CEO of  Chesapeake Hospitality  joint he conversation before  Nick Rimedio , GM of  Kimpton Hotels &...

What happens now at the hotel level? We chat with  Bashar Wali , President of  Provenance Hotels  and  Andrew Ashcroft , Managing Director Alaia Hotel and Resort in Belize. They share their future expectations and strategies to position their hotel companies for future success.  

Today we featured the wonderful Lisa Checchio, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. She's confident about drive to summer leisure business. Are you? Then we check in with Hawaii. Theresa van Greunen, APR, AVP, Corporate Communications Aqua-Aston Hospitality and John White, CRME, DOSM Kaanapali Beach Hotel.

Today we featured on career reinvention, flexible thinking and more with Tim Chatfield , CEO of Jitjatjo . Then, Anthony Melchiorri and I learn how to make a bourbon inspired cocktail! You'll feel good after this one!