Sinopsis
Visit our new homepage: http://www.novacancynews.com/No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman is the travel industrys most exciting podcast. A fun, fast paced genre bending program peeling back the travel business veneer. Perfect for road warriors, leisure travelers and industry insiders, we look behind the scenes of the travel business by sharing stories, experiences, and with interviews featuring the industrys biggest names. Host Glenn Haussman is a travel industry insider, renowned industry speaker, writer, consultant, host of heretostay.tv and contributor to youmustbetrippin.comFollow Glenn on Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn.
Episodios
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NVL 946: Pacifica Hotels Keeps Indy Spirit Alive
09/05/2025 Duración: 30minGo inside the strategy and soul of one of the West Coast’s most distinctive hotel companies on#novacancynews with Scott Roby, Pacifica Hotels, and Chris Marquis, Invest West Financial. From bold design to smart growth, they reveal how they’re building a culture-driven, guest-focused brand that stands out in a crowded market.
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Inside the Legendary Royal Sonesta New Orleans | Hospitality Stories from Bourbon Street
28/04/2025 Duración: 09minStep inside the heart of Bourbon Street with Royal Sonesta New Orleans GM David Bilbe on #NoVacancyNews. From historic #neworleans charm to future renovations, this tour gives you a front-row seat to one of the most irreplaceable hotel assets in America.
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FNA 173: Travel Hacks or Hack Podcasters?
26/04/2025 Duración: 01h02minRussell Edmond—better known as Russell of Hotels— joins Friday Night Audit to swap podcasting stories and content tragedies. We’ve got Craig, Producer Dave, Dr. Producer Suzanne with some travel hacks and more on our quest for hospitality’s biggest pet peeve.
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946: What's Happening in Hospitality
26/04/2025 Duración: 26minGlenn and Anthony chat about hotel news and everything else on their minds
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Why This Hotel Brand is Flipping the Franchise Script
25/04/2025 Duración: 02minLast week while #NoVacancyNews was at AAHOA’s #aahoacon25 I spoke with Chris Guimbellot, President & CEO of HI Hotels (Hospitality International).
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AHLA's Kevin Carey Talks Power, Progress & the Future of Hospitality at AHLA ForWard Conference
25/04/2025 Duración: 09minWe’ve got Kevin Carey, COO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the newly appointed President & CEO of the AHLA Foundation on hashtag#novacancynews. Together, they explore how the hashtag#AHLA and its hashtag#AHLAfoundation are working in tandem to support and elevate the hospitality workforce—and how the hashtag#ForWardConference is becoming one of the industry’s most important events for leadership, growth, and community.
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Living in a Hotel and Earning Loyalty Points?
22/04/2025 Duración: 06minWhy stay at a hotel when you can live in one with loyalty perks? Last week during AAHOA’s hashtag#AAHOACON25, I spoke with Bhavin Patel of Spark GHC to explore a bold new concept: Project Scarlet, where branded residences meet boutique hospitality.
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Inside Sonesta’s Bold Bet on Extended Stay
17/04/2025 Duración: 05min#novacancynews is at AAHOA’s #AAHOAcon25 with Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer of Sonesta International Hotels, to discuss the brand-new Sonesta Simply Suites prototype to new game-changing AI development tools.
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Red Roof’s Game-Changing Strategy: Exclusive with President Zack Gharib at AAHOA
17/04/2025 Duración: 15minCatch this exclusive AAHOA floor interview with Red Roof President Zack Gharib where we discuss his first year in this role and where Red Roof is headed next!
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FNA 172: The Michael Jordan of Hotels
12/04/2025 Duración: 01h03minBruce Jordan is a writer, podcaster and hotelier. But tonight he enters the Happy Hour zone with Glenn,. Craig and Producer Dave. We talk more hotel pet peeves, best hotels and stuff we wouldn't say if drinking wasn't involved.
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945: Hospitality Chaos or Comeback? Market Moves, Pipeline Shifts & Survival Tactics for Hoteliers
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944: Why $1,000 Hotel Rooms Are Booming & Service is Sinking
10/04/2025 Duración: 38minLuxury is booming, but so are guest complaints. Today, hashtag#novacancynews discusses the return of Starwood Hotels, the explosive growth of ultra-luxury hotels, and systemic service failures plaguing the hotel industry.
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Is Hotel Development on Pause? CoStar's Freitag Breaks Down the Industry’s Crossroads
09/04/2025 Duración: 04minThe hotel business is shifting whether we like it or not. I speak with Jan Freitag, National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar, at the Starwood Hotels Leadership Conference in Nashville. hashtag#NoVacanyNews insights hoteliers, developers, and investors need to hear right now.
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FNA 171: Gen Z Shows Up Gen X and Baby Boomers
07/04/2025 Duración: 01h13minWe're joined by Fiona Henry, an Analyst at Partner Valuation Advisors. She's new to the industry and lost a raffle during CLIC. Now, she has to be our guest. Let's see how she fares against Glenn, Craig, and Dave. Plus, we introduce April Anarchy, our March Madness rip-off focused on hotel pet peeves.
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943: True Hospitality: Emotional Connections, Industry Insights, and Concierge Secrets
06/04/2025 Duración: 20minExperience the future of hospitality in this thought-provoking deep dive with Elizabeth Harlow, Chief Brand Officer at Sonesta Hotels! Discover how top brands are reshaping guest loyalty, exclusive experiences, and human connection—all while navigating the rise of AI.
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942: Inside Delmonico’s: Secrets of the Legendary Steakhouse
04/04/2025 Duración: 34minToday we’re going back in time to the oldest fine dining restaurant in the U.S.; Delmonico’s. Managing Partner of DHG, Dennis Turcinovic shares its fascinating history, revival, and modern-day magic of this legendary steakhouse!
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941: True Hospitality: Emotional Connections, Industry Insights, and Concierge Secrets
02/04/2025 Duración: 42minWe’re joined by Jamie Cooperstein, author of True Hospitality: Lessons Learned from Behind the Concierge Desk. On this hashtag#novacancynews we talk: · Hospitality Industry Predictions: Anthony shares his take on upcoming challenges and opportunities. · The Power of Emotional Connections: Learn how creating genuine connections can transform guest experiences. · Concierge Stories Unveiled: Jamie shares jaw-dropping moments from her time as a concierge, including a Botox-saving wedding miracle! · Finding Passion in Hospitality: From sports journalism to hotel lobbies — Jamie’s journey proves life can surprise you. · Practical Advice for Hospitality Pros: How to navigate uncertainty, adapt, and excel in this ever-changing industry. Special thanks to our sponsor, Actabl— giving hoteliers the power to profit. Visit actabl.com today Find Jaime’s book: https://lnkd.in/eSnWsRbQ Don't miss this thought-provoking, fun, and insightful conversation! Like, subscribe, and share to stay tuned fo
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FNA 170: Coury Connection
29/03/2025 Duración: 01h36sTonight we welcome the first father and son duo on the show, Paul Coury and Alex Coury of Coury Hospitality. They'll be sharing cocktails and stories with Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave. as we celebrate the end of the week.
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From Guest Service to Smart Business: How Chris Green Shapes Hospitality Success
29/03/2025 Duración: 08minI was in Houston yesterday and chatted with friend and industry icon W Chris Green. We discuss the evolution of guest service and smart business practices in the hotel industry. We recorded this before we hit the stage for an event with the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston Greater Huston during their monthly membership meeting.