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344: Marriott and Sunwing Bet BIG on All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels May 21, 2021

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We love the notion of all inclusive hotels and resorts. Today we're focusing on a great partnership between Sunwing Travel Group, it's Blue Diamond Resorts which is the Caribbean's fastest growing resort chain, with a 44 property portfolio exceeding 15360 rooms in 10 countries; and Marriott International. Guests include Brian King, President - Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America, and, Jurgen Stutz, SVP Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management & Distribution at Hotels & Resorts Division, Sunwing Travel Group.

343: Cruise Industry Anticipating Amazing Comeback May 20, 2021

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Like hotels, the cruise industry faced dire challenges during the COVID pandemic. We talk to Bill Panoff, Chairman & CEO at The PPI Group, where they have magazines such as Porthole.com. We discuss the cruise industry, its comeback plan, the psychology of creating cruise ships, how people are snapping up future cruises at a record pace, and what it will take to set sail again from the USA.

342: Capital, Big Data and The Future of Hotel Investments May 19, 2021

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Pranav Bhakta of Bhakta Capital looks at deploying capital differently. Instead of traditional methods, he leverages the power of Big Data to create the investment edge. Plus, we'll talk about segments and markets hotel developers are considering next.

341: Best Airlines, and Positivity Pick Me Up May 18, 2021

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JD Power's Mike Taylor Returns to discuss top airlines rankings. But first, Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality to discuss the travel surge in places such as Atlantic City, other drive to markets and more. We also discuss how shifting mask policies are quickly reshaping hotel company and guest habits. Plus, Producer Dave cohosts today!

340: Reinventing Independent Historic Hotels May 18, 2021

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Jon Weitz is the CEO of Avocet Hospitality Group. He loves buying old hotels and returning them to their historic glory. Learn how he does it, and why he focuses on this industry niche.

339: How Can Recruiting Help the Labor Shortage May 15, 2021

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Top recruiter Jeremy Nichols of Gecko Hospitality and Peter Ricci, Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program of FAU, share best practices when recruiting, what hoteliers can do to find staff, and most importantly...how can they keep them? Plus, they bust the myth that paying employees more costs more! Yup, it's true!

338: Hunter Wrap Up and Choice Hotels' Chief Development Officer, David Pepper. May 12, 2021

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Hunter Wrap Up and Choice Hotels' Chief Development Officer, David Pepper.

337: IHG's Incredible Design Concept Center! May 10, 2021

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Today we're exploring IHG Hotels & Resorts' Design Center, the place the brand's people create and tweak hotel concepts before going public. We've got Justin Alexander,VP, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, and Karen Gilbride, VP, avid hotels and Atwell Suites, to take us through. This show is filled with amazing visuals so be sure to catch our video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tzoo3X2U65E

336: Hotel Industry Icon Jerry Inzerillo Running $20 Billion Project! May 07, 2021

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Jerry Inzerillo is the hotelier's hotelier and is one of the most prominent professionals on the planet. He's constantly in the mix with the most influential people around the world, no joke, and a few years ago began working with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. now he's CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), a mixed-use traditional urban community, celebrating the rich cultural history of Saudi Arabia with At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at its heart. It's a $20 billion project featuring 30 hotels, shopping, dining, a celebration of history and more.

335: The Mark Hotel Hits the Mark part 2 May 06, 2021

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What makes a luxury hotel a luxury hotel? We find out how all the components fit together. Part two features Manuel Martinez, General Manager; Patrick Sewell, Director of Hospitality Operations; Isabelle Hogan, Chef Concierge. Listen to part one for world renowned chef Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Andrew Jeffries, Director of Sales & Marketing;

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