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Investing in Hotel Tech Companies: How and Why! Nov 15, 2022

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In this episode of Hotel Tech: Innovators & Influencers, Michael and Glenn speak with Chris Hemmeter of Thayer Ventures. We discuss their strategy, what makes a great company to invest in an why, why they focus on Series A funding, new and interesting hotel technologies, and much more.

FNA 76: Mountains of Mishaps Nov 11, 2022

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Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave are joined by Bruce Ford, SVP, Lodging Econometrics, as well as Jessica Kramer, CEO & CoFounder of Lodgistics.

704: Closing Out 2022 with CoStar Nov 11, 2022

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Jan Frietag, National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar Group, joins the show to talk about what the most recent data has been showing as we close out 2022 and what to look forward to coming into the new year.

703: Running the W Hollywood Nov 10, 2022

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Nick Rimedio rejoins the show to talk about his new role as the GM at the W Hollywood. What's it like to take over a new, elite property in a top market and what is he looking to accomplish?

FNA 75: Charleston's Reputation Gets Ruined Nov 05, 2022

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Glenn is at Raines Co's Hyatt Place outside Charelston, SC. He's joined by Brandon Graham, VP of development at Raines and industry PR superstar CJ Arlotta (he paid us to write that) while Craig and Dave are sad they are not part of the party

702: What Hoteliers REALLY Want from Tech Nov 05, 2022

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Glenn speaks with Josiah Mackenzie - Publisher, Hospitality Daily to report on a critical hotel technology. Mackenzie spoke to more than 100 hoteliers from big brands to small independant hotels. He shares revelations around hotel tech and provides a pathway to success for hoteliers and industry vendors.

Find the survey at 2022 Hotel Technology Stats: How Hotels Are Using Tech Today (hoteloperations.com)

701: The Reinvention of Sahara Las Vegas Nov 04, 2022

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The SAHARA Las Vegas is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Sahara President Paul Hobson joins to share stories of the iconic property's past as well as how the resort is stepping into the future with a top to bottom reinvention.

700: Grey Raines Supreme Nov 03, 2022

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Grey Raines, Managing Partner at Raines Company has a portfolio of about two dozen hotels and growing. He discusses their hyper local focus and how it relates to deal making, the importance of meaningful industry relationships, why he thinks soft brands and independent hotels are the future and much more.

699: Critical Hotel Construction Pipeline Insights Oct 31, 2022

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Today we're examining the hotel construction pipeline with Bruce Ford, SVP with Lodging Econometrics. Glenn and Bruce take a deep dive into how extended stay is responsible for one in three new projects, the whys behind it, what's next for this category, plus other critical insights essential for industry vendors as well as small and midsized management companies.

698: Vegas Goes Big on Immersive Entertainment Oct 25, 2022

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Glenn is with Jennifer Tuft of Kaleidoco, the company behind a new interactive, immersive, technically advanced show called Particle Ink: Speed of Dark. We go behind the scenes!

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