Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Hilton is 'Unlocking Doors' for new hotel owners (with Hilton's DeShaun Wise Porter)
Episode 169
DeShaun Wise Porter, vice president of strategic pathways and recognition at Hilton, says education and mentorship are key tools for new hotel owners…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
A quick Lodging Conference recap
Episode 168
CoStar News' Stephanie Ricca and Trevor Simpson share the main takeaways from this year's Lodging Conference in Phoenix. Topics include why persisten…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
2026 will be about the "why" of travel, and other trends (with Hilton's Jess Petitt)
Episode 167
Hilton's newly released 2026 Trends Report describes 2026 as the year of the "Whycation", projecting travelers will focus more on the reasons behind …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The 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 …
7 months, 3 weeks 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…
8 months 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…
8 months, 1 week 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…
8 months, 1 week 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…
8 months, 2 weeks 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…
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …
8 months, 4 weeks ago