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Latest Hotel Biz Stat You Must Hear About: Labor cost rising? Sep 01, 2020

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We hear from Andrea Stokes of JD Power who shares insights from the 2020 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index. But first, Del Ross of Hotel Effectiveness shares some startling data about hotel level hourly salaries.

Major Management Company President Mike Marshall Take Truth Serum Aug 28, 2020

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On today's show we discuss unions, the need for more government assistance in our industry, how lenders and potential buyers are responding to the recovery and more. Featuring Mike Marshall, President of Marshall Hotels.

Property Level Opportunities and Challenges Aug 27, 2020

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John Donio, Daytona Inn(NJ), and Nick Rimedio, La Peer Hotel(CA), join the show along with Chesapeake Hospitality CEO Chris Green to discuss local operations from coast to coast. Yes, this show is very positive! :-)

Borgata President Melonie Johnson Joins Us Live from the Casino Resort Aug 26, 2020

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We speak to the President & COO of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, Melonie Johnson, where we talk about taking over the premier resort during COVID and the significance of her being the first Black female to be named president of an Atlantic City casino.

Michael Suomi Excels at Iconic Hotel Design! Think TWA Hotel! Aug 26, 2020

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With more than 30 years of architectural and interior design experience, Michael built his career at prominent hospitality focused firms including Chicago-based Jordan Mozer and Associates and New York-based Rockwell Group. He was Principal and Vice President of New York-based Stonehill Taylor, where he pioneered and helmed the award-winning hospitality interior design division until starting his own firm last year. He has designed hotels such as the TWA Hotel and Conrad in NYC.

Bonus Show: Glenn speaks with Podcast Pioneers and Comedians, A Mediocre Time With Tom & Dan! Aug 24, 2020

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For some Saturday fun, we're discussing reinvention of one's life and career. We speak to Tom Vann and Daniel Dennis of the Tom & Dan show about turning a radio career into a successful online endeavor, their passion for hotels and the people that run them (they live in Orlando!) and share the customer's perspective about what hotels are doing right and where changes need to be made.

Sixty Hotels' Michael Pomeranc - From Immigrant Family to Hotel Superstar Aug 21, 2020

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Michael Pomeranc, owner of Sixty Hotels joins the shows and shares an inspiring hotel history lesson while providing an honest assessment of the NYC hotel business.

What You Can Learn From the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Tourism Strategy Aug 20, 2020

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We talk to Steve Johnson, Marketing Manager, for the Tourism Authority of Thailand to get a check on the situation overseas, how the Authority is planning to reinvent its tourism model, and what American based hoteliers can learn from this strategy.

Anthony Makes a Plea to Congress Aug 19, 2020

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Anthony Makes a Plea to Congress with an incredible new video. Then, we hear from the amazing Shannon McCallum, Chairman of the Board for the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association.

The GM of the Country's #1 Hotel! Aug 18, 2020

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We speak to Manuel Martinez, GM of The Mark, to talk about how they were able to be voted the #1 hotel in the Continental U.S. during a pandemic!