Checking In with Anthony & Glenn

Latest Episodes:

Critical AHLA Update with Chip Rogers Sep 28, 2020

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Chip Rogers rejoins the show to give us an industry update as Glenn cannot not take political BS right now and demands relief for the hotel business. Chip shares what he is doing to make government work for it's people and how there's billions of dollars allocated to assist hoteliers, but for some reason cannot be released. Plus, Glenn shares his love for Mountain Shadows where he stayed last week on an assignment and loved how they made his covid hotel stay a successful one.

Ron Pohl, Best Western's SVP & COO Sep 25, 2020

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Ron Pohl is an incredible hospitality executive, currently serving as SVP/COO of Best Western Hotels & Resorts. This is a wide ranging discussion focused on how BW is navigating this crisis, unexpected bright spots, a call for Congress to provide more relief and much more!

Omni Hotels Expanding in Pandemic. Here's How They're Doing It! Sep 23, 2020

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We get to talk to David Harker(Corporate Executive Chef) and Devin Burns(VP of Rooms & Food and Beverage) at Omni Hotels. They're opening a brand new hotel next week and we discuss the challenges and opportunities of debuting the Omni Viking Lakes during a global pandemic, how it affects property offerings and a deep dive into the way they think about F&B.

The European Hotelier Covid Perspective Sep 22, 2020

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We speak to the EVP of Barriere Group, Alexandre Desseigne-Barrière, about how the recovery in Europe is going and what that means for US travel.

U.S. Travel Association CEO Getting Us All Back to Business Sep 22, 2020

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We all know travel is essential. We talk to Roger Dow, President & CEO, of the U.S. Travel Association about how we can all get back to business! Plus, how US Travel promotes travel around the world, where you can find pockets of business and more.

Sonesta CEO Flores' Business Building Secrets Sep 18, 2020

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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation landed a deal to add 103 hotels this fall. President & CEO Carlos Flores discusses the deal, how his company is hiring NOW, customer loyalty myths, business philosophies and more!

Revenue Generating Ideas!!! Sep 17, 2020

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We're live from the Courtyard by Marriott downtown, located adjacent to ground zero. We're discussing cash generating ideas with Kristi White of Knowland and Paul Lee, the hotel's GM.

NABHOOD Conference Special Edition Sep 15, 2020

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Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, of NABHOOD, the National Association for Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers spearheads a show on black entrepreneurship and the hotel business. Featuring: Michael Thomas Paz, Ph.D., Professor, Cornell University Michael Cheng, Interim Dean, Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Deanne Williams, Bethune Cookman Warren Thompson, Thompson Hospitality Raoul Thomas, Founder & CEO, CGI Merchant Group & The Gabriel Miami Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group Habte Sequar, Principle, Lima Hotels, LLC.

Newest AAHOA Board Member Bharat Patel Sep 15, 2020

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We speak to Bharat Patel, the secretary of AAHOA, about how he is adjusting his strategy to keep his hotels profitable. And what he wants out of his time as an AAHOA board member.

Remington CEO on Mental Health For Team and Self Sep 10, 2020

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Mental health is one issue that's been way under discussed durng this crisis. Today, we spoke to Remington Hotels CEO Sloan Dean about what they're doing to keep their team and himsself mentally and phsyically fit. They've got new programs and resources that are making a real difference for people under intense stress and pressure.