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No Vacancy #165: Focus on Home2 Suites with Global Head Adrian Kurre Jul 28, 2019

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Recorded live in San Antonio with Home2 Suites by Hilton Global Head Adrian Kurre, this show discusses the state of the extended stay brand, the health of the extended stay market and what's new and upcoming for this Hilton brand.

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No Vacancy #164: Jeff Wagoner, CEO of Outrigger, and opportunities in Colombia Jul 21, 2019

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First up Jason Bennett, CMO of Lifeafar, He discusses investing in hotels in Colombia and Puerto Rico, as well as the state of the respective regions.

Then we speak with the CEO of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Jeff Wagoner about how he's transforming a formerly family owned company into an international hotel powerhouse.

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No Vacancy #163: Big $$ Cannabis; Plus, Major Leisure Travel Trends Jul 14, 2019

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First up is Stuart Butler, COO, Fuel Travel who shares the results of the company's latest edition of its annual Leisure Travel Study. Get your copy at https://www.fueltravel.com/2019-leisure-travel-trends-study/.

Then we speak with Kenny Dickerson, Co-Owner & Managing Member at COACHILLIN' who shares his reluctance in getting into the cannabis business. Here's what changed his mind and is making him millions. Plus, Roger Bloss joins to complement his appearance on No Vacancy this past spring.

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No Vacancy #162: Leadership Lessons for Career Empowerment Jul 06, 2019

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First up is Jared Williams, GM of the Canvas Hotel Dallas who shares what it takes to redevelop a hotel into a new design forward, neighborhood focused property that people will pay a premium for.

Then we speak with Greg Aden, Leadership Coach and Business Consultant who shares some great advice on how to rev up your career whilst also learning to be a better human being. And Glenn gets some valuable parenting advice.

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Hotel Tech #24: Skift's HITEC Take Jul 02, 2019

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Sean O'Neill, Reporter covering travel technology at Skift joins Estella and Glenn on the Hotel Tech podcast for a special show covering the technologies he was excited about during HITEC 2019.

No Vacancy #161: How European Management Companies Are Different! Also, D.R. Tourist Death Mystery Jun 30, 2019

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First up is Rebecca Alesia of SmartFlyer with a discussion on how travel consultants are dealing with the mysterious tourist deaths occurring during the past year in the Dominican Republic. Then, she shares how multi-generational travel planning is changing with the new Wanderlist program from Virtuoso. Here's how it may affect your hotel business.

Then, we speak with Remko West, a European hotel executive whose management company Xotels is looking to expand stateside. We look at how this company operated differently than similar American companies, and uncover the company's growth strategy.

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Hotel Tech #23: HITEC Wrap-up w/ HFTP Board Pres and Industry Icon Scot Campbell Jun 27, 2019

Show notes

Scot Campbell is the President, Board of Directors, with the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP). They're the good folks behind HITEC.

Scot is also CTO, North American Concerts with Live Nation, and also happens to be in the Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame!

We recorded with him on the HITEC show floor to discuss the biggest tech trends he sees relevant to the future of the hotel business. It's all in this show and you do not want to miss this one.

Bonus Episode: Forging Money Saving Partnerships Jun 26, 2019

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Today we're uncovering how working with multi-line reps and industry distributors will save you money.

Plus, if you want to save money on your hotel's internet connectivity every single month, listen to this show now!

Guests: Mark Wright, Principal, The Wright Hospitality Group Las Vegas

Robert Voorhees, Almo Pro/AV

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Hotel Tech #22: The Tech of HITEC Jun 25, 2019

Show notes

The Hotel Tech Podcast was podcasting on the HITEC show floor, and we have many great interviews we'll be running during the next couple of weeks.

Today, it's a roundup of interviews focusing on great tech companies and leaders. In this show Estella Hale, Chief Evangelist with SHR and co-host Glenn Haussman share their impressions of the trade show before going to interviews with:

Todd Davis, CEO of SkyTouch Technology

Michael Bennett, SVP of Global Marketing with Cendyn

Luis Segredo, CEO and Laurent Idrac, COO at hapicloud.io

Parminder Batra, CEO, TrakNProtect

#160: Summer In The City at Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square Jun 23, 2019

Show notes

Each month this summer we're on location sharing the scoop behind the scenes at hotels we think rock. This month we went to the Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square.

First up is Nicholas Kuhns, General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square shares success secrets to running a property catering to business people, Alaskan cruise goers, folks attending events at the adjacent stadiums and more.

Then, it's Greg Steinhauer, President, American Life, the company which developed this mixed-use complex. We hear about the economics behind this project, how they got it built on the site of the old King Dome.

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