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No Vacancy #148: Raj Trivedi on (near) Year After Wyndham's La Quinta buy Mar 31, 2019

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Raj Trivedi is President at La Quinta Brands Wyndham Hotel and Resorts. He discusses the brands purchase, where it's headed and how his career arc got him to this place.

First, Glenn speaks with renowned hotel lawyer Jim Butler on the industry's biggest legal issues, and Ron Kim, SVP Prospera Hotels on why the company loves building in Anaheim.

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Business of Hotels #5: Cautious Optimism Reigns Supreme Mar 27, 2019

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Gary Isenberg, President, LWHA® Asset Management Services, and Glenn Haussman wrap up the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference where people were feeling great about the hotel economy, or were they?

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No Vacancy #147: Powerful Emerging Hospitality Concept + the Five Star Rating Quest Mar 24, 2019

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Adam Dougherty, is VP Operations with WaterWalk, the latest in a long line of companies created by legendary developer Jack DeBoer. This brand combines extended stay furnished and unfurnished corporate apartments.

First, Glenn speaks with Guntram Merl, General Manager of the St Regis Atlanta, a hotel celebrating its 10th Anniversary.

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Hotel Tech #16: Know Thy Guest: Is Personalization the Key to Brand.com Bookings? Mar 18, 2019

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The battle between OTAs and booking direct rages on, and while brands are expected to continue inching forward with brand.com reservations, hotels continue to struggle with loyalty, rewards, and personalization. Glenn, Estella, and our guest, Robert Cole, break it all down.

Guest: Robert Cole, RockCheetah, Founder and Phocuswright's Lodging Senior Research Analyst and J.D. Power Senior Consultant

Business of Hotels #4: Management Contracts Revealed Mar 12, 2019

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Gary Isenberg, President, LWHA® Asset Management Services, and Glenn Haussman share more than you ever knew you needed to know about the ins and outs of management contracts.

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No Vacancy #146: From the Monte Carlo to The Park: Reinventing a Resort with its President/COO Mar 10, 2019

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Patrick Miller, President and COO of The Park MGM shares what the experience was like rising from the lowest levels in Las Vegas to running and reinventing a resort 20+ years later. They discuss NoMad Las Vegas, Eataly Las Vegas, On The Record, resort design, and more

First, Glenn speaks with Corey Nyman of the Nyman Group about the Las Vegas trends.

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Hotel Tech #15: Understanding Personalization and Guest Profile Ownership Mar 05, 2019

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What should personalization look like for hotels? Who truly owns the guest profile? Expedia? Google? Join our hosts, Glenn and Estella, as they sit down to chat with Andy Owen Jones of BD4 Travel about this and more.

No Vacancy #145: Interstate's Quest for Global Reach with Greg O'Stean, CDO. Win Free Trip to New Orleans! Mar 02, 2019

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Glenn speaks with Greg O'Stean, Chief Development Officer, Interstate Hotels & Resorts about the company's strategy to transform into a global operation.

First, Glenn thinks about New Orleans and No Vacancy's contest where you an win a free trip to New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest 2019. Joining are Jason Cronen and Aaron Dirks of Joieful. With Mark Wilson, GM Jung Hotel and Residences.

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Visit our sponsor: Red Roof, CLIC

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Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

Bonus Episode: Leveraging the Great Outdoors Feb 27, 2019

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Spring is coming, and in this special report No Vacancy takes a look at why outdoor furniture is critical to guest experience. Plus, the debut of the Cape Soleil outdoor commercial furniture line.

No Vacancy #144: CEO Spotlight on John Belden, Davidson, + Lee Hunter on Transactions Market Feb 24, 2019

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Glenn speaks with John Belden, President and CEO, Davidson Hotels & Resorts about how the company's unique strategy.

First, Glenn speaks with Lee Hunter, COO, Hunter Hotel Advisors and Hunter Hotel Conference Chair, on the state of the hotel transaction market and the upcoming Hunter Hotel Conference, March 20-22 in Atlanta.

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Enter a chance to win a trip to New Orleans Jazz Fest with our partner Joieful here

Learn more about the Mista Big Stuff Fest Experience package here

Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn.

Visit our sponsor: Red Roof, CLIC

Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman

Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm

Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy

Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn

Learn more at www.novacancynews.com