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NVNT: Sorenson Sidelined? Hotel Overrun by Protestors! More! Feb 03, 2021

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Today on No Vacancy News Today, Marriott International's CEO Sorenson sees cancer setback. Hotel taken over by crazy protestors and sbe Lifestyle Hospitality makes covid related testing announcement.

393: Jay Stein, CEO of Dream Hotel Group Update Feb 02, 2021

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Jay Stein, CEO of Dream Hotel Group, returns with an update on the company's continued COVID strategy. Yes DHG has continued challenges like many companies, but they're also opening more hotels this year than ever before, as well as Margaritaville's first ever urban resort in the heart of New York City. We hear how this incredible executive keeps the business moving toward brighter days.

392: Extended Stay Poised To Be Top Segment For Hotel Investment Feb 02, 2021

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The Extended Stay Segment was seeing tremendous growth long before COVID, in fact these hotels are responsible for 24% of hotels under construction, says Lodging Econometrics. Today Jimmy Taylor, Extended Stay with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), about why these hotels, and brands like Staybridge Suites® Hotels and Candlewood Suites® Hotels have been the bright spot of the covid crisis.

NVNT Product Spotlight: SkyTouch Adds New Housekeeping Module Jan 29, 2021

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The hotel PMS is in flux, and the good folks over at SkyTouch Technology understand that adapting to the changing market is essential. That's why they've reinvented their housekeeping module to help owners streamline room cleaning protocols to better reflect the new reality.

391: NYC, Broadway and Hotels Planning Best Comeback Ever! Jan 28, 2021

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We talk to Charles Flateman, Executive Vice President, Business Development at The Shubert Organization, and Chairman of NYC & Company about the state of NYC, Broadway and how NY will make its best comeback ever!!

390: Hotel Brands vs. Owners: A Real Rift or Temporary Tumult? Jan 27, 2021

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Rajiv Trivedi returns to discuss the push pull relationship between brands and owners, what both groups are thinking about now, and what this means to not only the future of hotel industry investment, but the future of the hotel business as well.

389: Bonus show: Opportunity Abounds in 2021 Jan 27, 2021

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Opportunity abounds in 2021, but you just need to know where to find it. We speak with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics about how hoteliers and industry suppliers are rethinking their business approach. Plus, Glenn and Bruce supply some ideas

Watch a special video companion to this online show here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/glennhaussman_hospitality-hotelnews-hotelier-activity-6760176825453842432-d70q

388: How Hotel Suppliers Are Helping Hoteliers Increase Profitability Jan 27, 2021

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We talk to Peter Salveson of Bright Support Solutions, Dan Ryan of Blue Canary Solutions, and Stephen McKay of Almo Hospitality about ways that hotels can save money through proper vendor support.

387: Israeli Tourism, Dan Hotels and the Career of a Lifetime with CEO Ronen Nissenbaum Jan 25, 2021

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Ronen Nissenbaum, CEO of Dan Hotels, joins us all the way from Israel to talk about his storied career at Marina Bay Sands, Waldorf=Astoria NY, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel and how he's turned all that experience into running Dan Hotels Israel. Also, industry expert Michael Frenkel on innovative technologies changing how hoteliers operate their hotels.

386: Diversity Leadership in Hospitality Must Happen Now! Jan 23, 2021

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Leon Thomas, President of Leon Thomas & Associates, said to me there's not enough black people helping other black people achieve executive positions in the hotel business. That shocked me. We discuss why this is the case and learn other ways to help people rise up to success. Also joining are Thomas Penny, President of Donohoe Hospitality Services, and Professor Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, PhD, Florida International University. This conversation is raw, real and a must watch. PLEASE SHARE THIS!!!!

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