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605: The Darwin Hotel Jan 12, 2023

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The Darwin Hotel is a new Atlanta based hotel that has some unique and exclusive rooms and suites. Shyam Patel owns the hotel and he joins us along with Alfonce McKinney, GM of the property, to talk about the development of some of their unique rooms and how they are positioning the property in the up and coming city.

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604: Pricing Hotels Rooms Properly In 2023 Jan 11, 2023

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HRS SVP of Hotel Supplier Relations Lukasz Dabrowski joins the show to talk about how the variety of uncertain economic indicators (inflation / energy costs / potential for recession) are re-shaping dialogue around dynamic pricing vs fixed rates. We will also dive into how those same economic factors – as well as more automation and technology – are influencing the size and scope of corporate RFPs and how and why corporations are consolidating their catalogue of preferred hotel suppliers in the quest for more value

603: Hotel Development Developments For 2023 Jan 05, 2023

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Alex Mai, Head of Development, Latin America & Caribbean, for Choice Hotels Int'l, joins us to talk about the outlook for 2023, especially with the recent acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas.

602: Glenn & Anthony's 2023 Outlook Jan 04, 2023

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Glenn and Anthony recap their holiday season and talk about their focus and goals for 2023.

601: Maximizing Your Hotel's Efficiency in 2023 Jan 03, 2023

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Gareth Fraser from BirchStreet Systems discusses the essential nature of hospitality automation. Operational costs are rising while the ability to charge higher room rates is ebbing making new strategies key to success in 2023. We discuss how hoteliers are leveraging automation to lower costs to create increased bottom line profitability.

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Encore: Jennifer Hsieh, VP, Homes & Villas by Marriott International Dec 30, 2022

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From 6.16.22

Marriott has been in the vacation home rental space for quite some time. Jennifer Hsieh, VP, Homes & Villas by Marriott International discusses why combining Marriott's best in class service and rewards program with home rentals is moving the company forward.

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Encore: Anatomy of a Hotel Company Merger Dec 29, 2022

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From 4.20.22

Today we get into the anatomy of a deal. Chris Green is back to share the news of Chesapeake Hospitality being acquired by Remington Hotels. Remington CEO Sloan Dean joins to share his side of the experience and educate the audience how mergers like this work from a financial and cultural perspective.

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Encore: Setting a Gold Standard in the Olympics and the Kitchen Dec 28, 2022

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Olympic Gold Medalist Dawn Burrell shares the secret to success for not only becoming a gold medalist in the Olympics, but also a major contender on Top Chef. What you must know about how to be successful in the restaurant business.

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Encore: Botswana's First Female Military Pilot Captain Kgomotso Phatsima Dec 27, 2022

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Captain Kgomotso Phatsima was one of the first females to fly in the military for her native Botswana. Now she's working hard to ensure that women from all backgrounds have the opportunity to be in the aviation industry with her organization Dare to Dream.

Special! The US Airforce's TOP NCO: Chief Master Sargent Bass Dec 27, 2022

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JoAnne bass is the top non commissioned officer in the Air Force. Her role as Chief Master Sargent (the Equivalent of a starred general) is one that has her looking after the well being of every enlisted individual ine Air Force. She represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. She serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 600,000 Total Force Airmen.

This is an incredibly special interview. Listen Now!

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