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406: Global Hotel Alliance CEO on State of Global Travel Feb 24, 2021

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Christopher Hartley is CEO of the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands. Global Hotel Alliance, which uses a shared technology platform for its member brands, and operates a multi-brand loyalty program, DISCOVERY, which helps smaller brads compete against the huge companies. We discuss the global travel outlook, the push for leisure travel and how hotels will need to change who they market to and how they do it once the pandemic is finally out of our collective lives.

405: What Hospitality Students Are Dying to Know! And We Answer Truthfully! Feb 24, 2021

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Hospitality students turn the tables on Anthony, Kimberly Christner, CEO of Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC and myself. Find out what's on the minds of these young hoteliers as they pepper us with questions to make sure they'll be the next greatest team member. Gaby Turiel, University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Diana Lopez, Florida Atlantic University; Snigda Madaraju, George Mason University.

404: Hotelier Sues For Covid Relief! Plus, CEO on Reinventing hiHotels Feb 22, 2021

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Hotelier and former AAHOA Chair Tarun Patel is suing his insurance company for not paying out on his business interruption insurance. Then, President & CEO Chris Guimbellot of hihotels discusses his franchising strategy for brands such as Red Carpet Inn, Scottish Inns, Master Hosts Inns, Downtowner Inns and Passport Inn.

Friday Night Audit #2: The Cavalcade of Fun is Even More Fun Feb 20, 2021

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It's time to relax and drink a tequila sunrise with Glenn and Craig as we all recapture the vibe of hanging out at the bar after a long day at the conference. Plus, we pay homage to Glenn's frequent flier count being at zero, the things we all miss at conferences and the dumbest questions guests at when staying at a hotel.

NVNT: Hotelier Sues Insurance Company! Investors Bet Big on Hotel Biz! Feb 19, 2021

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Hotelier Tarun Patel smacks back at insurance companies refusing to pay up during Covid crisis. We've got the latest travel intention predictions and investors are seeing opportunity in hospitality. We share why. All this on No Vacancy News….. today

403: Luxury On Central Park: The Pierre Feb 19, 2021

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Great interview! Francois-Olivier Luiggi, General Manager of The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, about the art of delivering world class service to world leaders, celebrities, high profile CEOs and they continue living up to their Five Star Service during the pandemic. Plus, learn the value of having a back up stunt duck.

402: How To Best Position Yourself For Hotel Employment Feb 17, 2021

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We talk to Chris Rutt, VP of Talent Acquisition & Development for Crestline Hotels & Resorts about how people can increase their chances in a job search. But first we hear from Del Ross about some employment and wage statistics.

401: Remembering a Hotel Industry Legend/ Then Bridging Gap Between Academia and Hotel Biz Feb 16, 2021

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Mike Stengel, who recently retired from Marriott International after 40 years joins us to remember a legend in the industry, Arne Sorenson, who died this week from pancreatic cancer. Then we talk to Suzanne Dawn Bagnera about you the industry and academia can bridge the gap between students and employment.

400: Increase Your Hotel's Revenue Now! Here's how! Feb 16, 2021

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We talk to Mike Fiorentino & Robin Simons of Revenue Solutions about how hoteliers can build business, enhance revenue, and create awareness to increase their overall revenue. And yes, we mean right now.

NVNT: Hotel Meeting Biz UP!! Airline Vaccinates all Flight Crew Members Feb 13, 2021

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Knowland has some good news for hoteliers, meeting are getting bigger and more frequent. Get the details now. Then, this airline has successfully vaccinated all crew members, watch and find out which one. Plus, more!

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