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Joelle Park, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer at BWH Hotels shares the company's strategy of leveraging its mothership brand through it's "Life's a Trip" campaign to promote all its brands. Plus, how AI affects advertising, staying authentic and why travel influencers actually matter.

Paul Novak, partner at Whitman Peterson, is an original thinker. Currently, he's invested in AutoCamp, which just did a distribution deal with Hilton, is highly focused on extended stay, and back in the day was involved in the early days of Courtyard by Marriott and helped both those companies find their way into midscale and economy properties. Wow! Thanks to our friends at Unifocus , Technology...

During NYU IHIIC last week I spoke with WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham's COO & CFO Jim Mrha about why the company entered into an agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts rather than just sell, and also about the maturation of the extended stay hotel market.

The one where Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave think inviting Steve Carran, another podcaster, on the show is a good idea but will surely learn they made a horrible, no good, dreadful mistake.

For dealmakers it's a year of the haves vs the have not during the NYU IHIIC . Brad Rahinsky , President & CEO, Hotel Equities , shares why some developers get deals done while others are struggling. 

It's time to get to know Red Roof Inn 's new President Zack Gharib in his first major industry interview! I was blown away by his enthusiasm and committment to his new role and love he's already moved to Columbus to get right to it. I recorded this earlier this week at the NYU IHIIC . Thanks to our friends at Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video.

Ben Weinberg and Mike Weiss, Founders of Trailborn, are talking about how they have created unique hotel experiences in the great American outdoors. Each Trailborn hotel puts guests at the heart of the country's most extraordinary outdoor destinations – from national parks to coastal cliffs, and snow-capped mountains to sun-soaked beaches. Trailborn combines elevated, thoughtful design with an aut...

Sage Hospitality Group President, Hotels & Restaurants Daniel del Olmo and I caught up during the NYU Hospitality Investment Conference and discussed why there's so many hotel management companies, how these companies can differentiate themselves and the danger of allowing tech to take the humanity out of hospitality. Thanks to Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video!

Big NYU Conf topic; Capital Markets!! Sean Hehir , Managing Partner, President & CEO at Trinity Investments - owner of iconic properties like The Diplomat Beach Resort and Grande Lakes Orlando Resort, shares why he thinks markets are 'open and vibrant.' Thanks to Unifocus , technology that delivers value, for supporting this video. 

Early vibe here at NYU Hospitality Conferece is one of 'tempered optimism' says Charles Oswald , CEO of Aperture Hotels . Here's how he's turning the tempered into tempting. Thanks to our friends at Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video.

Last week at SonestaCon24 we had the chance to hear from Sonesta's CBO Elizabeth Harlow and CMO Chris Trick about how the company will define itself to the consumer. We discuss giving their customers access to things you can't buy with a relationship with Rolling Stone magazine, its rewards program and how they're leveraging micro influencers. 

Sloan Dean is CEO of Remington Hospitality and is focused on smart growth. For them that means going all in on places such as Caribbean and Latin America. Today, we learn more about their strategy and much more about the financial state of the hotel business.

Sonesta Hotels is hosting its first ever brand conference after a few years of furious growth and creating a company trajectory. Here in Las Vegas we speak with CEO John Murray and Keith Pierce, EVP, Development and Franchise, to hear how it all came together and what's next.

Welcome to the newest episode of Icons and Experts, brought to you twice a month in partnership with the Extended Stay Lodging Association (www.esla.org). Every other week we highlight either a person who's had unmistakable impact on the extended stay hotel industry, or we'll learn from extended stay experts how to maximize opportunity and find success in the extended stay hotel category. On this...

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is launcing a $1 billion renovation. Yes, $1 billion!! The Venetian's Jaimie Miranda, SVP Hotel Administration, shares what to expect, and what it's like running this 7,094 suite property on a daily basis.

Lord-Daniel Draculea Dragojevich is a hotelier and entrepreneur. He joins Glenn, and Craig for what's sure to be a memorable show!

What does it take to be a multi-unit GM at the #1 airport restaurant in the US? Jason Dix oversees both One Flew South locations at Atlanta Airport and will share his view on airport restaurant food trends.

Ron Pohl, President of World Hotels and International Operations for BWH Hotels, reveals how he sees the state of the globasl hotel business.

Yesterday I attended the IMN Extended Stay Forum where I caught up wtih Travis Burns, VP of business development with Aimbridge Hospitality. We talked about the seemingly extreme depth of this market when it comes to development opportunities.

We have a great one for you all this week. Ha, like we'd tell you if we thought it'd suck. Which, we usually think. Meanwhile PR champ CJ Arlotta returns as does Jason Freed of Otelier to share the Night Auditor of the Year Award!

We're at the Marriott New York JFK Airport with GM Mark Irgang taking a look at the next-generation airport hotel, brought to us by Chartwell Hospitality.

Welcome to the newest episode of Icons and Experts, brought to you twice a month in partnership with the Extended Stay Lodging Association. ( www.esla.org ) Every other week we highlight either a person who's had unmistakable impact on the extended stay hotel industry, or we'll learn from extended stay experts how to maximize opportunity and find success in the extended stay hotel category.  On th...

Tatiana Sheveleva, Partner & Co-Founder of Chapi Chapo Design joins to talk about what it takes to found a design firm in recent times and why her and her team have been able to get some of the most prestigious brands in the world to work with them.

It's just a year away!! REAL ID is coming to an airport near you May 7, 2025. Is your license compliant? How do you know if it is, and what can you do about it? Simone Davis is the Director of REAL ID at TSA and shares what we all need to know.

I'm in Orlando hosting some discussions during TPG Hotels & Resorts' annual conference.  So, I talked to their President and COO Ben Perelmuter and we had a wide-ranging conversation about major industry issues, opportunities, their overarching strategy and what it was like merging with another company back in 2022. Be sure to follow them on LinkedIn!