Podcast Episodes

FNA 180: Our Famous Friday Happy Hour

Season 9

David Donnelly's philosophy is that success is built on strong, mutually beneficial relationships. That attitude's going to get him into trouble whil…

1 year, 1 month ago

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How Sonesta is Rebuilding Its Tech Stack to Power 1,200+ Hotels | HITEC 2025

Season 9

Yesterday at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) hashtag#HITEC2025, I spoke with Ben Jamieson of Sonesta International Hotels …

1 year, 1 month ago

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Charlestowne Hotels: Cutting Through AI Hype with Smart, Practical Strategy

Season 9

This week at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) HITEC, hashtag#NoVacancyNews sat down with Max Spangler, VP of Technology at …

1 year, 1 month ago

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🏨 Reinventing Hotel Tech with Staypineapple's Bold Strategy

Season 9

While in Indianapolis, hashtag#NoVacancyNews caught up with Michael Hirschler of Staypineapple Hotels Inc. during an event with Cendyn to talk about …

1 year, 1 month ago

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How First Hospitality Is Redefining Revenue Strategy with AI + Team Synergy

Season 9

Recorded live at HITEC 2025, #novacancynews caught up with Jenna Fishel, Chief Commercial Officer at First Hospitality, to explore how her team is ta…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Inside Westgate Las Vegas: Elvis History, Hidden Suites & Iconic Vegas Vibes

Season 9

Recorded last month at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, hashtag#NoVacancyNews got an amazing backstage experience with the legendary Cami Christen…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Reinvention, Risk, and Building Something New

Season 9

On this episode of #NoVacancyNews, I reconnected with longtime industry powerhouse Juan Corvinos Solans during NYU IHIF, who just made a major career…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Right Here, Right Now: Stonebridge's Bold New Era

Season 9

Last week at the Stonebridge 's annual conference in hashtag#NewOrleans – where I hosted, moderated and delivered a keynote -- I spoke with EVP Opera…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Inside the Venetian: Reinventing Vegas Meetings and Filling 7,000 Rooms Every Day

Season 9

Recorded recently in Las Vegas, I caught up with Tony Yousfi, CMP, Chief Sales Officer at the iconic The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, for an energizing…

1 year, 1 month ago

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The Hidden Cost-Cutter Hotels Overlook Every Day

Season 9

Recorded on location in Ft. Worth, Texas, I chatted with Mark Kimber, Chief Revenue Officer at Fintech, spoke to hashtag#NoVacancyNews to uncover how…

1 year, 1 month ago

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