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First, Bruce Ford, SVP Lodging Econometrics, and David Eisen, Director of Hotel Intelligence and Customer Solutions at HotStats record with Glenn at the close of the NYU Hospitality Investment Conf and share their thoughts. Then, Glenn sits with Peter Strebel, CEO, Omni Hotels & Resorts to discuss his career arc, his first year as a CEO and how Omni differs from other hotel companies. Subscribe to...

First, Richard Mogensen, GM of Streamsong Resort, talks about crafting the 16,000-acre resort retreat and the importance of golf. Their three courses were just ranked #2, s#3 and #4 in Florida by Golfweek Magazine. Then, Sarah Smart, VP Global Recruitment at Hilton, shares about how Hilton finds the right people to fill the massive employment gap in the hotel business. She'll give you insight into...

Gary Isenberg, President, LWHA® Asset Management Services, and Glenn Haussman discuss the importance of specific hotel tech to enhance property operations and profits.  Learn more about Gary and LWHA here:  http://lwhospitalityadvisors.com Subscribe to the show via the No Vacancy News network:   iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher

First, Bryan Estep, Chief Revenue Officer at iSeatz on how to make money off food as room service declines. Then, Chi Lo, Sustainability & Social Responsibility, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on a new study regarding food waste and how to stop it. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media ,...

"It's like discovering a map that will take you to buried treasure that you didn't realize existed."  In this episode, with the help of our very special guest, Glenn and Estella, simplify what AI and machine learning 'is doing' and 'will do' for hotels. Guest: Roberto Battiti, University of Trento

First, Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics and Glenn are in Las Vegas. Plus, they discuss hot hotel markets. Then, Dan Yates, CEO of Pitchup.com discusses entering the U.S. market, the largest camping market in the world and how he's looking to shake up the travel market. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn...

Gary Isenberg, President, LWHA® Asset Management Services, and Glenn Haussman talk about the incredible proliferation of hotel brands, what that means to hotel developers and why a feasibility study is critical for success.  Learn more about Gary and LWHA here:  http://lwhospitalityadvisors.com Subscribe to the show via the No Vacancy News network:   iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher

First, Alberto Santana of Amadeus on rethinking revenue and the idea of understanding the real value of revenue per online reviewer. Then, Jennifer Barbee, CEO of Destination Innovate, a destination marketing company where she says she's waging war on the agency model to help DMOs, Hospitality and B2B organizations. Hint, there's lots of conversation around the future of marketing centered around...

We broadcast live during #AAHOACON19. Here's some more interviews from the record-breaking conference. Check out all our video podcasts on the No Vacancy Facebook page . Please give us a like when you visit. First, we speak with Dave Eisen of HotStats to learn about the state of the hotel industry from a new set of stats; comparing P&L statements against the competition. Then, we have two separate...

By 2020, 50% of search will be by voice. What's driving voiced search? What is your hotel going to do not get left behind? The CEO of Milestone, the digital marketing company for hotels, joins Glenn and Estella to talk about the state of voiced search and what your hotel should be doing now.  Guest: Anil Aggarawal, CEO, Milestone, Inc.

We broadcast live this week from #AAHOACON19. Check out all our video podcasts on the No Vacancy Facebook page . Please give us a like when you visit. First, we celebrate #AAHOA on it's 30th anniversary with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics and Craig Sullivan, founder of the CLIC conference . Then, Red Roof president Andy Alexander, and Phil Hugh, Red Roof CDO launch a new construction Home Town...

Marriott International's Modular Execs  Jennifer Lund, Senior Director, Global Design Strategies, and David Walsh, Senior Director - MSB Project Management joined Glenn during #AAHOACON18 to chat about modular construction. Since this conversation in spring 2018, modular construction has become part of the hospitality vernacular and we want you to learn all about it! Subscribe to our weekly newsle...

Michael Stengel, SVP, The Gaylord Hotel Brand at Marriott International reveals everything you need to know about the Gaylord hotel brand and its strategy. First, Glenn speaks with hotel owner and entrepreneur Rupesh Patel in an interview guaranteed to make you smarter. Visit https://www.smartguests.com/ . Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Send us...

Is Your Hotel Deploying Right-sized Distribution? What's Trending in Distribution? One size doesn't fit all. Glenn and Estella chat with Millennium's SVP of Digital Distribution & Revenue Strategy about his approach to right-sizing distribution.   Guest: Nayan Peshkar, SVP Digital Distribution & Revenue Strategy, Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Hubert Viriot, CEO of the innovative brand Yotel on building this brand that's in airports, big cities and soon residences!! First, Glenn speaks with Jagruti Panwala, who's about to become chairperson of # AAHOA . They discuss the upcoming annual conference in San Diego and her journey as an AAHOA board-member. And for some reason we totally blow off celebrating our 150th episode!! Subscribe to ou...

To many, including host Glenn Haussman, think the future of hospitality is about community building. Philip Bates, CEO of Bode , agrees. He's understands travel is about forging new connections and deepening existing ones. Bode creates places to make that happen. First, Glenn speaks with Robert Schofield, General Manager, The Langham, Chicago , about the consistent quest for five star service deli...

Expedia's Vivek Bhogaraju joins Glenn and Estella to talk about the current crossroads hoteliers find themselves with regards to understanding and adoption of today's revenue management systems. Guest: Vivek Bhogaraju, Director, Revenue Management Systems, Expedia Sponsors: Cendyn Subscribe to all No Vacancy podcast network shows:  iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher

Raj Trivedi is President at La Quinta Brands Wyndham Hotel and Resorts. He discusses the brands purchase, where it's headed and how his career arc got him to this place. First, Glenn speaks with renowned hotel lawyer Jim Butler on the industry's biggest legal issues, and Ron Kim, SVP Prospera Hotels on why the company loves building in Anaheim. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 668...

Gary Isenberg, President, LWHA® Asset Management Services, and Glenn Haussman wrap up the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference where people were feeling great about the hotel economy, or were they? Learn more about Gary and LWHA here:  http://lwhospitalityadvisors.com Subscribe to the show via the No Vacancy News network:   iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher

Adam Dougherty, is VP Operations with WaterWalk , the latest in a long line of companies created by legendary developer Jack DeBoer . This brand combines extended stay furnished and unfurnished corporate apartments. First, Glenn speaks with Guntram Merl, General Manager of the St Regis Atlanta, a hotel celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit...

The battle between OTAs and booking direct rages on, and while brands are expected to continue inching forward with brand.com reservations, hotels continue to struggle with loyalty, rewards, and personalization. Glenn, Estella, and our guest, Robert Cole, break it all down. Guest: Robert Cole, RockCheetah, Founder and Phocuswright's Lodging Senior Research Analyst and J.D. Power Senior Consultant

Gary Isenberg, President, LWHA® Asset Management Services, and Glenn Haussman share more than you ever knew you needed to know about the ins and outs of management contracts. Learn more about Gary and LWHA here:  http://lwhospitalityadvisors.com Subscribe to the show via the No Vacancy News network:   iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher

Patrick Miller, President and COO of The Park MGM shares what the experience was like rising from the lowest levels in Las Vegas to running and reinventing a resort 20+ years later. They discuss NoMad Las Vegas , Eataly Las Vegas , On The Record , resort design, and more First, Glenn speaks with Corey Nyman of the Nyman Group about the Las Vegas trends. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hot...

What should personalization look like for hotels? Who truly owns the guest profile? Expedia? Google? Join our hosts, Glenn and Estella, as they sit down to chat with Andy Owen Jones of BD4 Travel about this and more.  

Glenn speaks with Greg O'Stean, Chief Development Officer, Interstate Hotels & Resorts about the company's strategy to transform into a global operation. First, Glenn thinks about New Orleans and No Vacancy's contest where you an win a free trip to New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest 2019. Joining are Jason Cronen and Aaron Dirks of Joieful. With Mark Wilson, GM Jung Hotel and Residences. Subscribe...