Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOlympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels (with John Schultzel)
Episode 248
Olympia Hospitality's John Schultzel speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten at the 2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum about hi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Virgin Hotels Collection's Greg Doman on the four factors needed to add a hotel to its portfolio
Episode 247
Greg Doman, chief development officer at Virgin Hotels Collection, joined CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson for an interview at the 2026 NYU Interna…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rebel Hotel Co.'s Brian Sparacino talks growth strategy, operating luxury hotels and the evolution of third-party management
Episode 246
At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, Rebel Hotel Co. President and CEO Brian Sparacino talks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski on World Cup demand, rise in experiential travel
Episode 245
Joseph Bojanowski, president of PM Hotel Group, chatted with CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson about this summer's mega events and the future growth…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hyatt's Julienne Smith discusses return to company, next targets for portfolio growth
Episode 244
Hyatt Hotels Corp.'s Julienne Smith talks with CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson at the 2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.
2 months, 3 weeks ago
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Americas CEO Kevin Davis on the narrowing bid-ask gap and more favorable hotel transactions environment
Episode 243
Americas CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality Kevin Davis talks with CoStar News Hotels' Stephanie Ricca at the NYU International Hospitality Investment F…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Raffles and Fairmont CEO Omer Acar on the evolving nature of luxury hotel experiences
Episode 242
Omer Acar, CEO of the Raffles and Fairmont hotel brands at Accor, speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten about the luxury hotel space while at …
3 months ago
Hotel investors see opportunity in Indonesia (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Episode 241
STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast for our monthly check-in on hotel industry trends in the Asia-Pacific region.
3 months, 1 week ago
Thoughts from the last day of the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum
Episode 240
CoStar News Hotels' Stephanie Ricca, Bryan Wroten and Trevor Simpson share their observations from the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum…
3 months, 1 week ago
Recapping the first day of the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2026
Episode 239
CoStar News Hotels' Stephanie Ricca, Bryan Wroten and Trevor Simpson share their takeaways from the first day of the 2026 NYU International Hospitali…
3 months, 1 week ago