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Hotels In Extreme Danger as Covid Re-surge Sets In Jul 01, 2020

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The hotel biz is under assault from both inside and the outside. Certain hotels are revealed to have poor cleaning methods, while those refusing to wear masks may irreparably damage the desire to travel. Anthony Melchiorri and I debate this in a firecracker segment. Then, Daniel Abernethy, President, Atrium Hospitality joins to talk about their recovery.

Gaylord Hotels are Back! SVP of Brand Shares Details! Jun 30, 2020

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We talk to Michael Stengel(SVP of Gaylord) about the reopening of the properties. He discusses how busy they are this summer for familes, doing renovations during this downtime, partnering with meeting planners for future successes, and great stories from his time running the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan during the 9/11 era.

Hotel Doc on Covid Update and What To Expect Jun 27, 2020

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Dr. Primas joins us for this special edition to talk about where we stand with COVID-19.

Leadership Lessons with Former Disney Exec Dan Cockerell and HI Covid Update Jun 27, 2020

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Great interview with leadership expert Dan Cockerell, president of Cockerell Consulting Group and former VP at Disney's Magic Kingdom. Also, Lynette Eastman (General Manager of Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club) and W Chris Green, CHA, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality.

Iconic Hotelier Harris Rosen is an Inspiration to Us All Jun 27, 2020

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Iconic hotelier Harris Rosen discusses the toll the pandemic has taken on him and his company. But he's also continued to pay employees, give them great health care and supports the overall community guided by his unyielding principals. But first, Aimbridge Hospitality SVP Rich Cortese is giving Puerto Rico's essential workers free vacations at his hotel, with meals included!

Jamaica is Tourism Dependent. Here's how They Plan to Save It Jun 26, 2020

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Donovan White, director of tourism for Jamaica, joins to Glenn and Anthony to talk about the state of travel to the popular tourist destination and then we hear about the amazing work the University of Houston is doing.

Examining New Hotel Cleaning and Safety Products Jun 26, 2020

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We learn about a variety of products available now for hotels that can help create customer confidence. We're joined by Stephen McKay of Almo Corporation, Spence Levy of Air Essentials Inc., and John Wills.

Hotel Biz Needs More Black Execs & Owners! Jun 23, 2020

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We're joined by Andy Ingraham, CEO of National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers. He discusses the need for increased hotel ownership and why there is not enough black representation in the C-suite.

Then, we talk to Hans van der Reijden, Founder & CEO of Ithaka Hospitality Partners, about the state of his company as we move further into recovery. He worked with Horst Schultze and was integral in founding Capella Hotel Group.

Hotel Biz Icon John Russell, CEO of Red Lion Hotels Jun 19, 2020

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We are joined by CEO John Russell to discuss Red Lion Hotels.

Indoor Skiing! Stories of Action Park! Jun 18, 2020

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We speak with Joe Hession, CEO of SNOW Operating. He owns North America's only indoor ski hill. Plus, he bought Mountain Creek, home of the infamous and now closed Action Park amusement park known as the most dangerous theme park in history. Then we speak with Wade Breitzke of WeCreate, a branding company. He shares what you need to do to break into the customer's consciousness.