Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe hope and pragmatism behind the push for more seasonal workers (with AHLA's Ashley McNeil)
Episode 166
Hotels reliant on seasonal workers have to regularly content with federal caps on H-2B visas, a problem that is a keen focus for Ashley McNeil, vice …
6 months, 1 week ago
Navigating a rough budget season (with Charlestowne's Alicia Carr)
Episode 165
With lighter demand and rising costs, hoteliers have been challenged to maintain profitability. Alicia Carr, Charlestowne Hotels' vice president of f…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How storm season differs for Asia-Pacific, western travel (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Episode 164
Weather events like typhoons are currently affecting portions of Asia, and STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast to talk about how storm season in…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Crestline Hotels & Resorts' James Carroll reflects on company's 25th anniversary
Episode 163
In this episode, Crestline Hotels & Resorts President and CEO James Carroll talks about his company's 25th anniversary, how the company has evolved o…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Don't forget the value of housekeepers (with Davidson's Harry Carr and Robert Morse)
Episode 162
In recognition of National Housekeeping Week, the podcast focuses on the importance of housekeepers. Davidson Hospitality Group executives Harry Carr…
7 months ago
What hotel managers need to know about guest satisfaction
Episode 161
In this episode, Andrea Stokes, hospitality practice lead at J.D. Power, shares details on the company's newest report that found guests are satisfie…
7 months, 1 week ago
First Hospitality's Jenna Fishel on the evolution of her company's commercial strategy team
Episode 160
In a podcast interview, First Hospitality's Jenna Fishel talks about her company's transition to a commercial strategy model and how it's navigating …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The rising need for resilience planning in hotels
Episode 159
Host's Ritz-Carlton Naples property took nine months to renovate after Hurricane Ian, but when hurricanes Milton and Helene hit, the hotel was able t…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Hotels are booming in India and Japan, but the markets are not the same (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Episode 158
STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast for our monthly check-in on the Asia Pacific region, diving into what makes that part of the world's two key…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
AI and the growing travel market with Booking.com's Olaf Belgraver
Episode 157
Olaf Belgraver from Booking.com discussed recent consumer travel trends as the global industry continues to grow.
7 months, 4 weeks ago