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Latest Episodes:

Designing Future Hotels May 13, 2020

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When it comes to hotel design, now what? We talked to the pros to unearth what the reality of the future hotel experience will be like and how design will be critical to adapt. We speak with Stonehill Taylor founder Paul Taylor, Sam Suleman, EVP of Equinox Hotels W Chris Green, CHA, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality and ANDREW PENNINGTON with Porcelanosa. Watch now!

Best Western CEO David Kong Feels Good About Hotel Biz Rebound May 12, 2020

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Best Western CEO David Kong gives us an update on Best Western Hotels & Resorts. Good news! While the company is expecting a big travel rebound, they've cut fees, postponed PIPs and doen much more for it's member hotel owners. Watch now!

Stats update! STR, CBRE and AirDNA May 08, 2020

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Today we felt brave and examined hotel industry numbers. Jan Freitag of STR on hotel numbers, then Jamie Lane from CBRE and Scott Shatford, founder of Airbnb to share what the sharing economy sector will look like in the future. The good news, it's better than last week!

How Hotels Are Saving Money Now! May 07, 2020

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Today we feature Mark Ricketts, President/COO McNeill Hotels; Kal Patel - CEO Crestpoint; Kerry Ranson, CDO HP Hotels and Rick West, Commercial Green Solutions. They join Anthony and Glenn to discuss clever ways they've found to reduce expenses

Motel 6 CEO Rob Palleschi Shares Why Budget Hotels are Doing Better May 06, 2020

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Today we're joined by Rob Palleschi, CEO of G6, which operates Motel 6 and Studio 6. Plus, Chris Green is back from Chesapeake Hospitality as well as the CEO of boutique hotel company Access Hospitality.

Why Hotel Marketing is More Important Than Ever May 05, 2020

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Today's show featured Rupesh Patel, a hotel owner in the trenches who's also done a great job at inspiring other hoteliers. Plus, Amanda HillsBalfour shares a global travel perspective and share info on a the #togetherintravel campaign she co-created alongside and with the World Travel & Tourism Council. Warning! Positive Travel Outlook ahead.

Hospitality Pros Getting into Healthcare Biz! Here's Why! May 01, 2020

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Jonas Tanenbaum and Ken Honeycutt of Samsung discuss how many traditional hotel investors are finding hospitality success in the healthcare business. Plus, Stephen McKay of Almo. They join Anthony and Glenn who learn why, and how you can do that too.

Hotel University Leaders Talk Massive Change Since Covid Shutdown Apr 29, 2020

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Stowe Shoemaker PhD. and Dean at Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Katie Davin, Assc Prof at International Hotel School at Johnson & Wales; and Peter Ricci, professor, Florida Atlantic University.

Hilton Exec Explains Major CleanStay Initiative Apr 29, 2020

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Hilton announced its massive CleanStay initiative and we go straight to Hilton Global Head Phil Cordell to share critical details(50 min mark-ish) ! But first, Cindy Estis Green, CEO of Kalibri Labs with critical data based insights! Plus Brandon Turner, President and Ken Patel, MBA of Global Hotel Group; W Chris Green, CHA, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality and Del Ross of Hotel Effectiveness provide future success strategies for your hotel

International Insight w Best Western GB CEO and more Apr 27, 2020

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Rob Paterson, Best Western Hotels GB CEO is joined by Fabian Bartnick, founder of Infinito, a revenue management focused company out of Singapore. Plus, Hospitality Entrepreneur & Advisor expert David Turnbull! They provide a global perspective of the hotel business.