No Vacancy With Glenn Haussman

Dr. Primas joins us for this special edition to talk about where we stand with COVID-19.

Great interview with leadership expert Dan Cockerell, president of Cockerell Consulting Group and former VP at Disney's Magic Kingdom. Also, Lynette Eastman (General Manager of Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club) and W Chris Green, CHA, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality.

Iconic hotelier Harris Rosen discusses the toll the pandemic has taken on him and his company. But he's also continued to pay employees, give them great health care and supports the overall community guided by his unyielding principals. But first, Aimbridge Hospitality SVP Rich Cortese is giving Puerto Rico's essential workers free vacations at his hotel, with meals included!

We learn about a variety of products available now for hotels that can help create customer confidence. We're joined by Stephen McKay of Almo Corporation, Spence Levy of Air Essentials Inc., and John Wills.

Donovan White, director of tourism for Jamaica, joins to Glenn and Anthony to talk about the state of travel to the popular tourist destination and then we hear about the amazing work the University of Houston is doing.

We're joined by Andy Ingraham, CEO of National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers. He discusses the need for increased hotel ownership and why there is not enough black representation in the C-suite. Then, we talk to Hans van der Reijden, Founder & CEO of Ithaka Hospitality Partners, about the state of his company as we move further into recovery. He worked with Horst Schultze and was integral in founding Capella Hotel Group.

We are joined by CEO John Russell to discuss Red Lion Hotels.  

We speak with Joe Hession, CEO of SNOW Operating. He owns North America's only indoor ski hill. Plus, he bought Mountain Creek, home of the infamous and now closed Action Park amusement park known as the most dangerous theme park in history. Then we speak with Wade Breitzke of WeCreate, a branding company. He shares what you need to do to break into the customer's consciousness.

We speak to some previous guests to get updates on their markets and companies.  

Margaritaville's Chief Investment Officer Evan Laskin with valuable travel insights. Then, hotel owners are suffering! We speak with Vimal Patel, CEO of Q Hotels and Parth Patel, MM, President of Development, VIPA Hospitality, on CMBS problems, operational concerns and the straight truth about brand/franchisee relationships.

Today we celebrated the id awards and had a great panel discussion for NEWH, The Hospitality Network's South Florida's chapter. Featured are Malcolm Berg, Principal of EoA Group | Malcolm Berg! Callin Fortis BIG TIME STUDIOS and Leslie Schultz, Interior Image Inc.

We went to every open casino on The Strip on opening day, report on new safety protocols and what the experience was like as the city reopened. Plus, we talk to Cerissa Olson about bringing the hospitality community together in these tough times and we learn another tasty drink for the weekend!

Joining today are the CFO of Hilton, Kevin Jacobs; and Kristi White of Knowland.

We turn back to property GMs to get an update on what's happening. Then we speak with the CEO of Nomadix, Ted Helvy.  

We have Jay Caiafa(COO, IHG Americas) with an update at IHG, then we hear from Todd Raburn(Atrium Hospitlaity) to hear how they are working towards recovery.    

After any crisis, changes in traveler behaviors, expectations, and desires can shape.  In this podcast, we talk with Amadeus and Hotel Mogel Consulting  about what elements are disrupting the culture of travel, how this crisis is creating a renewed focus on the humanity in hospitality, and what actions hoteliers need to take during recovery to successfully adapt to this brave new world of hospitality.   Participants: Katie Moro – VP of Data Partnerships at Amadeus Larry Mogelonsky – Managing Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting

Jay Stein, Dream Hotel Group's CEO reports on what his boutique hotels need to do to reopen successfully, Plus, they've got new deals!

We’re joined by Anthony’s partner in revenue management Jeremy Pinkerton, as well as Kate Burda, and Pete Dimaio, Director of Client Success of Fuel.

Glenn is in Vegas for the city's reopening. Here's the report!

Today we have Mary Beth Cutshall, SVP at Hospitality Ventures Management Group, Peter Berkof PMZ Realty Capital LLC, and Michael Shindler, President Four Corners Advisors, Inc.. We talk $$, CMBS and potential hotel investment opportunity.