Podcast Episodes

What's Happening in Hospitality Now? Jan Freitag, Jamie Lane & Josiah Mackenzie on Hotels x Short-Term Rentals, Demand Bifurcation, RTO Travel Shifts & More

In this episode, Jan Freitag of CoStar and Jamie Lane of AirDNA join Hospitality Daily host Josiah Mackenzie to unpack what’s really happening in our…

11 months ago

Do Wild Stuff: Collaborations, Contrarian Thinking, and Curated Travel in Japan with Ryan Bukstein

Ryan Bukstein has spent his career shaping people-driven brands, from his early work at Ace Hotel to leading marketing at Vacation, and now as a cons…

11 months ago

Fixing Independent Hospitality's Discovery Problem with Storytelling & AI - Brett McManus, Inndependent Stays

Independent hospitality is quickly growing in popularity, but discovery remains a big challenge for both travelers and operators. In this conversatio…

11 months ago

Highs and Lows of Hospitality in 2025: What First-Time Innkeeper Brett McManus Learned About Guest Experience, Operations, and Tech [1-Year Check-In]

A year ago, Brett and Casey McManus went viral for transforming a rundown Vermont roadside motel into a thriving new hospitality concept: Après Inn i…

11 months ago

Chick-fil-A's Drive-Thru Training Secret: Making 60 Seconds Count - Ryan Magnon, Ithaka Hospitality Partners

In this episode, Ryan Magnon, Chief Operating Officer of Ithaka Hospitality Partners, shares a valuable lesson from his experience leading training a…

11 months ago

Why Hospitality Excellence Depends on Leadership Excellence - Ryan Magnon & Scott Rohm, Ithaka Hospitality Partners

Hospitality excellence doesn’t happen without leadership excellence, and in this episode, we hear why from two senior leaders at Ithaka Hospitality P…

11 months ago

How We Bring Independent Ideas to Life in Hospitality - Ryan Magnon & Scott Rohm, Ithaka Hospitality Partners

In this conversation, you’ll hear from Scott Rohm, Chief Development Officer, and Ryan Magnon, Chief Operating Officer of Ithaka Hospitality Partners…

11 months ago

How Hoteliers Use Tech in Budget Season for Faster, Smarter Decisions - Stephen German, Actabl [Sponsor Bonus]

Budget season can be stressful for hotel leaders, but in this episode, Stephen German, SVP of Product at Actabl, shares how technology is helping hot…

11 months ago

How to Survive & Thrive With Proactive Planning for 2025-2026: Advice from The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund

In this episode, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund, shares how to survive and thrive with proactive planning for 2025 and 2026. 

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11 months ago

The Power of Recognition, Awards & What I've Learned From The Hospitality Hero - Steven Hesketh

In this episode, Steven Hesketh, CEO of Savvy Hotel Group and founder of Hospitality Hero, shares why recognition and kindness are essential in hospi…

11 months, 1 week ago