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FNA 95: The Zapalac Attack May 06, 2023

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It's Cinco de Mayo and Stephanie Zapalac, AVP National Accounts Manager / National Hospitality Group is in the hotseat. Plus, Glenn is in PA with Matt Hostletler, CDO with Red Roof and Craig and Producer Dave join from somewhere.

759: Black Hospitality History with Calvin Stovall May 04, 2023

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CEO of ICONIC Presentations, Calvin Stovall, joins the show to talk about his book "Hospitality Historiography: Inspiring Stories of African American Hoteliers, and Industry Pioneers Who Revolutionized the Hospitality Landscape."

758: Reinventing YOUR Hospitality Culture May 03, 2023

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So you think you have a grasp on corporate culture? Dr. Donte Vaughn says guess again. We discuss the truth behind corporate culture and what to do about it. For real!

Jose Andres Group CEO On Building World Class Company May 02, 2023

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Sam Bakhshandehpour is CEO of world renowned Jose Andres Group. In this special show, Glenn and Sam showcase some amazing food from the company's locations at Conrad Los Angeles, discuss the rise of Jose Andres, Chef's focus on helping those in crisis, how Sam's family escaped Iran when he was a child, and much more.

Watch the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/2M1N8o19C6M

Choice's Ascend Collection Celebrates 15 Years! Apr 30, 2023

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Happy 15th Bday to Ascend Hotel Collection, the hotel industry's first franchised hotel soft brand! Brand head Regina Richardson shares some history and a future peek where the Choice Hotels International product is headed.

Sleep Inn Transforming into Wellness Focused Hotel Brand Apr 28, 2023

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Sleep Inn is pushing into the wellness category after seeing opportunity in the midscale hotel segment. I spoke with Cathy Hartman, VP Strategy with Choice Hotels International to learn the details here at Choice's annual convention. Plus a new partnership with AllTrails. #strategy #hotel #wellness #sleep #hiking

Choice Hotels Chief Dev Officer on Leveraging Radisson Brands Apr 26, 2023

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David Pepper, Chief Development Office with Choice Hotels International shares what it's like integrating and selling the Radisson Hotel Group portfolio of brands. Here's how he sees last year's acquistion transforming Choice.

Choice Hotel CEO on Radisson Brands Acquisition! Apr 26, 2023

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Choice Hotels International kicked off their annual conf just now. Here's my report on what CEO Patrick Pacious said about how the Radisson Hotel Group addition is transforming Choice. Thanks to our friends at ZEL Capital Partners, the sale-leaseback guys. Visit them at www.zelcapitalpartners.com.

756: Reinventing Hotel Event Catering Apr 25, 2023

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Christopher Shimkus is Director F&B at Boston Park Plaza where he's made major changes to how the hotel appeals to event planners, guests and engaged couples.

Bonus: Secrets of Successful Branding from Hunter Hotel Conf Apr 25, 2023

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During the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, I hosted a panel dubbed Secrets of Successful Brands with this incredible group: Brad LeBlanc, SVP & Chief Development Officer, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Western; James Tierney, SVP, Development & Owner Relations, Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Julienne Smith, Chief Development Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Noah Silverman, Global Development Officer, US & Canada, Marriott International. WOW!!!

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