No Vacancy With Glenn Haussman

More people are attending meetings at hotels! But they're smaller and more frequent. Jeff Bzdawka, CEO of Knowland shared why and how YOU can leverage this opportunity during last week's The Hospitality Show. Thanks to Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video.

The Hospitality Show was a smashing success. William "Chip" Rogers and I provide some highlights and opinions on the debut event. Thanks to our friends ZEL Capital Partners for supporting this video.

This show is totally paint by numbers. No, literally. But yes, it'll probably suck too. Grab a cocktail and join Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave as they paint the FNA logo under the tutelage of the Amazing Amy Montgomery.

We're live at the TWA Hotel at JFK with Tyler Morse, Chairman and CEO of MCR Hotels, the USA's third largest hotel ownership and operating group. We go behind the scenes of this incredible hotel, learn the way they operate profitable hotels and how the Taylor Swift hotel effect is real.

Lisa Cain is an Associate Professor at Florida International University. Today we discuss an FIU/UNLV partnership designed to elevate female hospitality leadership.

Florence Li, Songtsam's International Director of Sales & Marketing and daughter of the founder, Baima Duoji, joins the show to talk about the amazing boutique hotels they have in Tibet & Yunnan Provinces of China and why people should head there for their next vacation.

Producer Dave has joined together with the Arts & Design High School in Manhattan to come up with a unique program to bring two organizations together for a mutual benefit. Hear how this partnership will offer opportunities for local students and guests alike while potentially piloting a program that can be used globally.

Andy Ingraham is Pres/ CEO of NABHOOD. We discuss the finally improving state of African American hotel ownership and this summer's sure to be amazing annual conference.

Jason Luo, chief revenue officer with Actabl -- comprised of Hotel Effectiveness, ProfitSword, LLC, Transcendent and ALICE -- shares how hoteliers are becoing empowered by data to find new paths of success. Plus, how they're looking forward to attending The Hospitality Show and HITEC and celebrating their first anniversary.

Brad LeBlanc, Chief Development Officer with Best Western Hotels & Resorts thinks hospitality has a huge upside. Here's why he's bullish on the future that's got some headwinds, but see opportunity everywhere. Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners for supporting this video.

We've got a great partnership with Hotel Business magazine where Glenn hosts select Hot Topics virtual sessions on their behalf. We've arranged to release trhe audio of this session here. Thanks to our friends at Hotel Business for making that happen.  subscribe to our newsletter by texting HOTEL to 66866 Watch the video here Conscious Minds: Optimizing the F&B Supply Chain For Profitability and Sustainability   Sustainability may be about protecting the environment, but these programs must also ensure profitability as margins continue to be squeezed. Plus, more than ever, guests are demanding companies they utilize are ethical and have inclusivity goals. In this thought-leadership session, industry experts will reveal how tapping into myriad diverse suppliers, sustainable options to minimize food waste and plant-forward menu ideation, and environmentally conscious solutions will rev up the bottom line while also connecting you more closely to customers.   Glenn Haussman moderates, panelists are: ·    

Refusing to take a hint, we're going for another 100 shows. This week Glenn is live at the Twisted Cow Distillery along with owner John Pawluck and CJ Arlotta. Craig and Prodcuer Dave will have to find their own booze.

Larry J Spelts, President , Lodging at The Indigo Road Hospitality Group believes value perception is critical to success. Here's how their company gets folks to spend more money on site and feel good about it.

Euan McGlashan, co-founder and CEO of Valor Hospitality Partners, joins the show to talk about building a hotel company from the ground up. We discuss the importance of employee retention, continuing to expand globally in the face of financial uncertainty, and how hiring a management company benefits hotels.

Project H3 by Hilton is signing deals for the new long stay brand. Brand Leader Isaac Lake and I discuss the brand’s essential elements and why he believes it’ll be a huge part of Hilton’s future property portfolio. Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners, the sale-leaseback guys, for supporting this video!

Our guest never showed up, so we tap dance. :-)

Getting deals done means pulling every lever you can says Kyle Hughey, CEO of Charlestowne Hotels. Plus, how interest rates and construction costs are changing investor's hotel development strategy.

Ron Pohl is President of WorldHotels. He shares how this European and Asia brand is expanding across America and how it compliments the other brands in the BWH Hotels family. He also shares his philosophy of only paying for what they deliver. Thanks to our friends at Zel Capital Partners, the sale-leaseback guys, for supporting this video.

Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave haven't gotten the hint and are still at it on their 100th show. Sean Worker and Art Lewrey join in from the UK and Ireland.

Simon Peter Mendy, Divisional President Select Service Aimbridge Hospitality shares what owners are thinking. And yes, it boils down to staff retention and engagement, plus how technology fits into the picture to achieve higher margins. Is he right on? Thanks to Unifocus for supporting this video.