Beste Resorts/lodging Podcasts (2024)

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Demand levels normalize for Squire Resort at Grand Canyon after pandemic-era surge 16:41

2d ago16:41

16:41

In this episode of the summer demand series, Michael Darrow, general manager of the Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon, BW Signature Collection, talks about normalizing demand levels and how extra offerings entice guests seeking new experiences to stay longer.Von Hotel News Now

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Breadth of camping experiences draws travelers in, KOA's chief exec says 17:31

3d ago17:31

17:31

In this interview, Kampgrounds of America President and CEO Toby O'Rourke talks about the growing popularity of camping due in large part to the growing number of options available to travelers.Von Hotel News Now

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#5 Why We Love Disney Springs 59:14

4d ago59:14

59:14

Debbie, Kaity, and special guest Jerry from DVCStore.com chat about what they love (and possibly dislike) Disney Springs!Von Vacation Club Loans

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Chinese Outbound Travel Strong But Shifting with STR's Jesper Palmqvist 21:41

10d ago21:41

21:41

In this episode, STR's Jesper Palmqvist digs into the changing patterns of Chinese inbound and outbound travel.Von Hotel News Now

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Ashford's Jeff Borman on the Joys of Travel, Podcasting and Predictability 22:36

18d ago22:36

22:36

Ashford Inc.'s Jeff Borman joins the Hotel News Now podcast to discuss his favorite current hotel industry trend -- the lack of volatility -- along with how he was inspired to work in the travel industry and start his own podcast explaining that industry, No Show.Von Hotel News Now

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Establishing Human Connections at Hotels with This Assembly's Bashar Wali 22:07

24d ago22:07

22:07

Bashar Wali of This Assembly and Practice Hospitality joins the HNN podcast to talk about establishing real loyalty at hotels, which boils down to establishing real human-to-human connections.Von Hotel News Now

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HDC 2024 Day 2 Recap with STR's Emmy Hise and CoStar News' Tony Wilbert 8:08

29d ago8:08

8:08

HNN's Bryan Wroten speaks with CoStar's Emmy Hise and CoStar News' Tony Wilbert to discuss what they heard on the second day of the 2024 Hotel Data Conference and to share their overall takeaways.Von Hotel News Now

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HDC 2024 Day 1 Recap with STR's Kelsey Fenerty 6:34

29d ago6:34

6:34

HNN's Sean McCracken and Trevor Simpson are joined by STR's Kelsey Fenerty to discuss the first day of the 2024 Hotel Data Conference.Von Hotel News Now

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How a GM of Two Hotels Works Through Challenging Circumstances This Summer 23:23

30d ago23:23

23:23

In this episode, David Hill, area general manager for Crestline Hotels & Resorts, outlines how his hotels in Washington D.C. and New York are doing everything they can to capture increased demand despite some hotel-specific challenges.Von Hotel News Now

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California 'Junk Fees' Laws Another Step in Hotels' Pricing Transparency Journey 48:27

1M ago48:27

48:27

In this interview, Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, speaks about how California's new "junk fees" laws fit into the broader context of hotel pricing transparency in the U.S. and how upfront pricing is creating a more level playing field.Von Hotel News Now

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Why Australian Hotel Performance is Strong but Disappointing with STR's Matthew Burke 23:21

1M ago23:21

23:21

STR's Matthew Burke joins the Hotel News Now podcast to discuss performance across the Asia Pacific region and drill into why performance and sentiment across Australia is good... but not as good as some had hoped.Von Hotel News Now

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#4 Let's Get Wild: Reviewing Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Debbie & Kaity review Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge after staying at both Jambo House and Kidani Village. They'll break down the differences between the rooms, activities, restaurants and more!Von Vacation Club Loans

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How Economy Hotels Should Sell Themselves to Travelers, with Horwath HTL's Dorothy Dowling 20:57

2M ago20:57

20:57

HNN's Sean McCracken and CoStar's Emmy Hise sit down with Horwath HTL's Dorothy Dowling to talk about how economy hotels can stand out from the crowd even during a down period, how commercial strategy continues to evolve in the hotel industry, how to judge return on investment for experiences and more.…

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What the End of the Chevron Deference Means for Hoteliers 24:40

2M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode, attorney Randy Coffey of Fisher Phillips explains the recent U.S. Supreme Court case that overturned the 1984 Chevron case and how that will affect the federal rules that hotel companies must follow.Von Hotel News Now

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Simon Mayle – PROUD Experiences | LGBTQ+ travel experience: traveling under the rainbow flag 46:30

2M ago46:30

46:30

…Von SMACK Hospitality

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Pair of Miami-Area Hotels Keep Up the Demand Pace During Offseason 14:51

2M ago14:51

14:51

In the second episode of HNN's summer demand series, Jonathan Wikse, complex general manager for the AC Hotel Miami Aventura and Aloft Miami Aventura, talks about how he maintains demand pace at his hotels despite shifts in the events calendar from one year to the next.Von Hotel News Now

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#3 What's The Point of A Disney Resort That's Not At Disney? | Reviewing Disney's Vero Beach Resort 55:57

2M ago55:57

55:57

Debbie & Kaity discuss their trip to Disney's Vero Beach Resort in Vero Beach, FL! Why would anyone want to go to a Disney Resort that's not at Dinsey? Is the trip worth your DVC Points? Is there anything to do at this resort? Let's talk about it!Von Vacation Club Loans

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How Hotel Performance in the Asia-Pacific Is Stabilizing 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

In a podcast interview, STR's Jesper Palmqvist talks about stronger hotel performance in the Asia-Pacific region in May and how markets can expect to see their metrics stabilize.Von Hotel News Now

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HNN Recaps the HITEC and HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conferences 10:20

2M ago10:20

10:20

HNN editors Sean McCracken and Trevor Simpson talk about the top takeaways from HITEC and HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.Von Hotel News Now

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Chris Nader – ENVI Lodges | Sustainable luxury, outdoor hospitality & his entrepreneurial journey 46:17

2M ago46:17

46:17

Founder & CEO @ENVI Lodges …Von SMACK Hospitality

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Springboard Hospitality CEO on the Potential Across the West Coast, Hawaii 22:23

3M ago22:23

22:23

Springboard Hospitality CEO Ben Rafter joins the HNN podcast to talk about his companies broad growth across the U.S., and how there are signs of hope across their core markets along the West Coast and Hawaii.Von Hotel News Now

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Aimbridge CEO Outlines What Recent Changes Mean for Company, Hotel Owners 22:01

3M ago22:01

22:01

Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Craig Smith speaks in detail at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference about the company's latest structural and leadership changes.Von Hotel News Now

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#2 Discussing the Star Wars Hotel 57:39

3M ago57:39

57:39

Debbie, Kaity, and special guest Lauren take a walk down memory lane and discuss their stay at Disney World's Galactic Starcruiser after viewing Jenny Nicholson's 4-hour YouTube deep dive on the failed Disney Hotel.Von Vacation Club Loans

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PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski talks about the hotel industry's staffing crisis 18:06

3M ago18:06

18:06

PM Hotel Group President and CEO Joseph Bojanowski joins the Hotel News Now podcast to talk about persistent staffing issues across hotels and restaurants, possible solutions through immigration policy, and the importance of strong operations during a period of flattening demand.Von Hotel News Now

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Sonesta Execs Embark on New Era of Growth 26:26

3M ago26:26

26:26

Sonesta International Hotels executives Keith Pierce and Brian Quinn join the Hotel News Now podcast to talk about what's next for the hotel brand company after a four-year span of growth and transformation.Von Hotel News Now

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Marriott International's Leeny Oberg Shares Hotel Outlook, Teases New Midscale Brand 17:12

3M ago17:12

17:12

Marriott International’s Leeny Oberg joins the HNN podcast from the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference to discuss Marriott’s new Project Mid-T brand and her thoughts on interest rates, development and more.Von Hotel News Now

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Summer Demand: What Makes This Year Different for One California Hotel 17:14

3M ago17:14

17:14

In the first episode in a limited series on how summer demand is shaping up for U.S. hoteliers, the general manager of the Hyatt Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course said the that while group pace has slowed with tech markets pulling back, events in Monterey have helped drive transient demand.…

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Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim - Millennium Hotels & Resort | Insights & stories about hospitality in the Middle East 38:11

3M ago38:11

38:11

CEO @Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA …Von SMACK Hospitality

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Pessimism Hits Asia-Pacific Hotels with Jesper Palmqvist 27:41

4M ago27:41

27:41

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast to talk about the shift in sentiment across the Asia-Pacific hotel industry, which has not yet seen a downturn in performance.Von Hotel News Now

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Unpacking International Travel Expectations with Emmy Hise and Daryl Cronk 31:50

4M ago31:50

31:50

CoStar's Emmy Hise and Tourism Economics' Daryl Cronk join the HNN podcast to talk about the outlook for international travel into the U.S. and how big of an impact it will have this summer.Von Hotel News Now

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Caroline Tivéus - Pandox | A Mastermind of Numbers behind Sustainability 43:27

4M ago43:27

43:27

SVP & Director of Sustainable Business @Pandox …Von SMACK Hospitality

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How Hoteliers Can Manage Overtime Threshold Change, Non-Compete Ban 25:21

4M ago25:21

25:21

In this episode, labor attorney Andria Ryan explains the recent changes to the overtime exemption threshold and banning of non-competes, and why hotel operators need to make plans now.Von Hotel News Now

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State of the Capital: Why Austin is Still an Enticing Market (with CoStar's Parimal Rohit and Colin Sherman) 31:53

4M ago31:53

31:53

CoStar's Parimal Rohit and Colin Sherman join the Hotel News Now podcast to discuss the slowdown in momentum of the Austin market and why this isn't a concern for the long-term outlook of the city.Von Hotel News Now

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Asian Hotel Performance Growth Strong but Slowing with STR's Jesper Palmqvist 22:52

5M ago22:52

22:52

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the HNN podcast to give the latest on what's going on across the Asia-Pacific hotel industryVon Hotel News Now

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Alexi Khajavi – Questex | Connecting hotel real estate owners with brands, trends and tech 50:02

5M ago50:02

50:02

President Hospitality, Travel and Wellness @Questex Let’s say 2023 was not quite the year of deal-making within the industry. Then what does the future have in stock for #hospitality and #realestate? Alexi Khajavi President Hospitality, Travel and Wellness at Questex set down with Flo at last week’s IHIF to discuss trends, the role of technology an…

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Pacifica CEO Matt Marquis on Experiential Travel, State of Economy 18:04

5M ago18:04

18:04

Hotel News Now Associate Editor Trevor Simpson talks with Pacifica Hotels CEO Matt Marquis at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference about his key takeaways from the conference, group travel and his passion for the NBA.Von Hotel News Now

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Hilton Sustainability Expert on ESG Initiatives 24:25

5M ago24:25

24:25

In this podcast episode, Hotel News Now Senior Reporter Dana Miller speaks with Hilton Vice President of Global ESG Jean Garris Hand about what it takes to effectively track and implement sustainability initiatives on property, which in many cases can be cost neutral.Von Hotel News Now

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Purchasing Expert Alan Benjamin’s Advice for Hoteliers Amid Renos 26:47

5M ago26:47

26:47

On this episode of the Hotel News Now Podcast network, Benjamin West President and founder Alan Benjamin gives an update on the current supply-chain environment, what hotel owners must consider when embarking on renovations and best practices to overcome challenges.Von Hotel News Now

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Atul Chopra – FreshOn Table | Minimum emissions, maximum nutrition – harvest on demand 48:28

5M ago48:28

48:28

Founder & CEO @FreshOn Table Have you ever wondered what grows in the desert? We have. So we sent Phil to talk to someone who knows - Atul Chopra, Founder and CEO of FreshOn Table, who supplies restaurants and hotels in UAE with fresh greens and other edibles. Minimum emissions, maximum nutrition is his motto and led him to create a company that co…

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Chris Green Reflects on Hotel Career Ahead of Retirement 38:08

5M ago38:08

38:08

Hotel News Now Senior Reporter Dana Miller chats with Remington President Chris Green about what’s next for him following his retirement on April 5, the lessons he’s learned throughout his entry-level jobs and role as CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality for 22 years. Plus, Dana has Chris plays game of “guess that phrase.”…

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Hotel Growth in India Could Go From Dream to Reality 25:28

5M ago25:28

25:28

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the Hotel News Now podcast to talk about broad travel trends across the Asia-Pacific region, including increasing interest in India from global hotel brands and why China's domestic travel continues to remain strong.Von Hotel News Now

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How Two Hotel Industry Leaders Became Friends for Life 41:18

5M ago41:18

41:18

Hotel News Now Senior Reporter Dana Miller chats with Remington’s Eve Moore and CHMWarnick’s Kristie Dickinson about how the two became friends and learned to lean on each other in both their professional and personal lives, which has ultimately led to the two making better business decisions at their companies.…

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Sir Rocco & Lydia Forte | Rocco Forte Hotels – A family business and a way of life 54:44

6M ago54:44

54:44

Chairman and Group Director F&B @Rocco Forte Hotels .Von SMACK Hospitality

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Takeaways from Day 1 of the Hunter Hotel Conference With CoStar's Colin Sherman 3:33

6M ago3:33

3:33

Hotel News Now Editorial Director Stephanie Ricca talks with Colin Sherman, director of hospitality market analytics for Texas and Tennessee, at the Hunter Hotel Conference. The two recap the themes of the first day of the conference, from overall hotelier sentiment to the transactions environment.Von Hotel News Now

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Why LA Hotel Investment is Compelling and Scary with Emmy Hise and Jack Witthaus 34:10

6M ago34:10

34:10

Los Angeles has embedded leisure demand drivers and a laundry list of mega events to drive tourism over the next few years, but increasing regulatory hurdles and labor costs cloud the investment picture for hotels. CoStar's Emmy Hise and Jack Witthaus join the Hotel News Now podcast to unpack all the pros and cons of working in that market going fo…

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Patrick Mendes – ACCOR | SMACK Live! at YHS-Pre-Event 56:56

6M ago56:56

56:56

CEO @ACCOR for Premium, Midscale & Economy in Europe and North Africa …Von SMACK Hospitality

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26: Club Spotlight: Live Audience with the Colorado Springs Cycling Club 1:00:33

6M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Meet the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, the longest running cycling club in the Springs. Torie sits down with the club’s board for our first podcast recorded in front of a live audience. Hear about the variety of club rides and offerings, advocacy efforts and events supported and what’s new for 2024, in addition to diving into the 37-year history o…

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Taylor Swift's Effect on Kansas City Hotel Performance with CoStar's Colin Sherman 9:24

6M ago9:24

9:24

Hotel demand and performance was up significantly year over year on home game weekends in Kansas City, coinciding with Taylor Swift's presence at Chiefs games.Von Hotel News Now

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SCP Hotels Moves Beyond Proof of Concept, Ready To Scale 22:25

6M ago22:25

22:25

In this interview, SCP Hotels co-founder and CEO Ken Cruse talks about how his company's growth has prepared it to look at scale and the bigger role that sustainability is playing in hospitality.Von Hotel News Now