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We speak to Manuel Martinez, GM of The Mark, to talk about how they were able to be voted the #1 hotel in the Continental U.S. during a pandemic!

AAHOA President & CEO Cecil Staton shares an update from AAHOA's virtual conference, and shares the latest from the organization's efforts on Capitol Hill.

It's day two of #AAHOCON20 and Vinay has a report on what was said during the general session, his thoughts on the convention, and insights on and project financing in the age of covid-19.

Kicking off our trio of shows celebrating AAHOA during their virtual annual conference this week, we have AAHOA Chairman Biran Patel.

Chip Rogers, President & CEO of the AHLA provides an update on PPP, unemployment benefits extension and other critical insights from Capitol Hill. Then, the winners of a global student hospitality hackathon competition. See all of the finalists for the hackathon @ https://uh.edu/hilton-college/hc3/finalist-hacks-2020/

We hear from Del Ross, Chief Revenue Officer of Hotel Effectiveness, to give us some updated numbers on recovery. We also discuss managerial tips and how to pivot into new positions if you've recently lost yours.

Jay Roberts, CEO of Domio, started out renting an apartment in New York City to international tourists. It set him in on a course that would lead him to start an aparthotel company. Now, he is CEO of a thriving business that's grabbing the attention of the hotel community.

Larry Broughton, CEO of broughtonHotels, discusses the company's short term strategy, long term recovery, and how he is personally dealing with the emotional and psychological fallout of Covid on himself and his team.

Glenn and Anthony are broadcasting live from Mohegan Sun, a massive casino resort complex in Connecticut. On the show President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun, Jeff Hamilton.

We speak with Michael Schindler, President of Four Corners Advisors. He has decades of experience on the financial side of the business. We discuss the financial reality of the big players in the business that own many properties and what their reality is like. We demystify the real estate side of the business, discuss the CMBS issue and lots more insider insights.

We speak to Greg Aden, founder of Aden Leadership and Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality. It's a wide ranging conversation about leadership, including how being a great leader also mean being vulnerable.

We are joined by Kimberly Christner to hear how her company is working through the recovery, including leading the charge on a newly opened hotel! Plus, why she ultimately sees this period of time as one with unfettered opportunity.

We talk to VP of Events for AAHOA, Akshar Patel, about the viability of in-person events in the future, as well as how they're handling this conference's annual event will be going all virutal. Plus, the cancellation of HX: The Hotel Experience. Also, Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality.

Robin Chadha, Chief Marketing Officer, of CitizenM discuses brand essence, how they achieved it, and how they happened to reinvent the business travelers hotel expectations. Now, how will the brand adapt to a post Covid reality?

Andy Ingraham, President and CEO of NABHOOD returns to discuss the organization's plan to create more black hotel industry leaders.

We are joined by the team of Charlestowne Hotels to talk about their recovery and the state of the independant hotel. What types of hotels are performing? Which are not? Plus, their dire warning on the future of business travel.

We investigate an exciting new bedding technology guaranteed to make guests sleep better at night. Steve Tipton, VP with Serta Simmons joins us for a wide ranging discussion about this new technology.

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.

Today we go behind the scenes with the team creating The Drew Las Vegas, one of the most exciting projects happening in the hotel business today. The Drew will be a 3,700 room-ish casino gaming resorts in Las Vegas opening 2023. Here's the scoop on what to expect when it debuts!

Design Icon Roger Thomas and Todd-Avery Lenahan join Glenn and Anthony to discuss Wynn Resorts, design during recovery, and everything else you want to know about hospitality design! Yes, we talk about their process and how they accomplish the incredible things they do!

Today we're focused on amazing design. Do pre-covid trends matter anymore? How will hotel and residential design change going forward, if at all? Plus, I complain about hotel room design elements that make me angry. Guests include TV personality and designer Mikel Welch and //3877 partner David Tracz! Watch now, then let me know your top hotel design pet peeve.

Returning to the show is Rob Palleschi. He's he CEO of G6 Hospitality. They operate brands like Motel 6 and Studio 6. He shares the state of the company how they laid off hardly anyone, its relationship with owner Blackstone, and how the brand seems to be doing great in terms of rate and occupancy and how her feels east coast expansion is their next big move. Plus, he swears to not launch any new...

Today we feature Mike Taylor of JD Power. We discuss what airlines are dog it right and wrong in the covid world! But first we talk to PR pro Amy Ogden about new PR concepts to help you make more money.

William "Chip" Rogers , President and CEO of  American Hotel & Lodging Association  shares Capitol Hill update. Plus we discuss PPP, travel tax credits, and a potential new anti-business move in San Francisco that could cause many hotel to shutter permanently! Then we speak to  Rebecca Alesia  with  SmartFlyer  r who shares where and how people are vacationing this summer!