No Vacancy With Glenn Haussman

Glenn speaks with Eric Jacobs, Chief Development Officer, Select Service and Extended Stay Brands - North America - ‎Marriott International. But first, Glenn speaks with CEO of International Hospitality Media, Piers Brown. They discuss the Serviced Apartment Summit Americas, and how consumers are looking to stay differently when traveling. Check out our man on the street video here:  http://www.servicedapartmentnews.com/home/videos/2018/4/13/do-the-public-know-about-serviced-apartments-sas-americas-street-interviews/ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @Trav

In today's show we bring back Suraj Patel, who is running for Congress in New York's 12th Congressional District (parts of Manhattan and Queens).   We share his story of growing up in AAHOA community, how it set the stage for his Congressional run, and how this member of the Democratic party is handling being in an organization filled with so many folks that are in the Republican party.  He's also President of the hotel ownership group Sun Group of Companies.  Recorded during #AAHOACon2018 in Washington, DC. Visit Suraj’s Congressional campaign site: https://www.surajpatel.nyc/

Glenn speaks with Ken Greene, President of Radisson Hotel Group, Americas on what it takes to completely transform a hotel company, including its name, how he got to run a major hotel organization, future growth plans and some insight into his personality. But first, Glenn shares his gratitude on his 100th episode and shares the experience of deciding to, then starting your business through his perspective. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

Glenn speaks with Pat Pacious, President & CEO of Choice Hotels International, to see how the first six months have gone as CEO, the state of Choice Hotels and more. But first, Glenn and hotel owner Rupesh Patel dish on how to keep employees engaged and exceeding guest expectations. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Follow Rupesh: @SmartGuestscom Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

In this episode, we speak with Estella Hale, VP of Products, SHR, to examine the overall distribution landscape and learn how hoteliers can provide relevant content to potential guests. Plus, a look at how the past was about connecting hotels to channels, how the modern customer is upending that philosophy, and how to understand the moment of relevance where a buying decision is made. Visit: SHR Global to learn more. Sponsored podcast

Glenn speaks with David Kong, CEO, Best Western Hotels & Resorts. Get a sneak peak at Best Western’s upcoming new brand, and lots more as we go behind the scenes. But first, Glenn and Bruce Ford, SVP/Lodging Econometrics deliver a show live from #AAHOACON18.    Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

Glenn speaks with Michael Tall, President and COO of Charlestowne Hotels. They discuss the rapid growth of upscale chain hotels, independent lifestyle soft brands, transforming run-down motels into design-oriented stylish accommodations and much more. And, of course, what it’s like having a top hotel in the country according to Travel + Leisure. But first, Glenn and producer Jeff Polly chat about Glenn’s recent travel experiences, then dish on the best burgers in the nation. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at http://novacancy.li

This week, we look at 50 years of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Topics include company history, expansion, the evolution of the independent hotel space, and why it’s so popular today, as well as the future of Preferred. First, Glenn speaks with Chris Green, COO of Chesapeake Hospitality on topics such as industry consolidation and its effect on management companies, what tax reform means to management companies and the owners they serves, and analysis of the upcoming Hunter Hotels investment Conference. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn

The Vegas Food Expo is coming April 15 &16 to the Westgate. https://vegasfoodexpo.com/ It's an F&B conf dedicated to the promoting the country’s emerging food producers and helping them get their food's discovered. We speak to Brett Ottolenghi, founder of the Vegas Food Expo, about the show, the foods to be discovered and why it's great for chefs and foodies to attend.  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/        

This week Glenn hosted the opening panel at the California Lodging Investment Conference. The next day, was a celebratory BBQ and lots of discussions about the state of hospitality, how CA is an hotel economic driver and lots of fun stuff is discussed over several beers. Joining Glenn are CLIC conference founder Craig Sullivan and Bruce Ford, SVP, Lodging Econometrics. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866 Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

In this bonus episode we chat Adrian Kurre, global head for Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton to discuss the final results from the brand's #roadto200.  Then we explain everything you need to know and stuff you didn't realize you needed to know about key money with attorney Rahul Patel. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

Another show, another wholesale brand reinvention. This time it’s the $200 million recreation of Crowne Plaza. The concept: bringing humanity to business travel. Monte Jump, Director, F&B and Service with IHG’s Crowne Plaza, shares how this new unscripted approach to service, and reinventing amenities, will connect with guests. First, Glenn and Bruce Ford, SVP, Lodging Econometrics, chat it up in an undisclosed hotel location in Florida. Trouble ensues. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn

In this episode we find out how Sean Worker, President/CEO of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality is reinventing his company. It’s morphing from a pure serviced apartment provider to a platform dedicated to using technology to connect suppliers with buyers in real time, including what was formerly his competition. It’s a radical transformation of the company’s DNA. We find out why he’s doing it and how he’s executing on this plan. First, Glenn shares his thoughts on The Business Travel Show London, traveling with family while working, and sneaking in some amazing historical sites such as Stonehenge too. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu

My Place Hotels is making its impact as franchisor of an all-new build economy extended stay hotel brand. Fortunately, CEO Ryan Rivett has a product that’s connecting with both owners and hotels guests because of its no fuss, no-frills approach. Plus, Ryan comes from a long line of hoteliers whose grandfather happened to create and grow one of this country’s most well know hotel brands. Now, this third-generation hotelier is building a new level on his family history and using his lifelong industry experience to go up against the ever-growing mega hotel companies. This is the story of how he plans to do it. First up, Craig Sullivan, founder of the CLIC conference, and the host of Check Out California, on OC Talk Radio, as well as here on the No vacancy feed. He’s here to share what you need to know about the California hotel market. Plus, Glenn and Craig initiate a new game. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments

Christopher Elliott is the ultimate consumer advocate. His extremely popular site Elliott.org is home base to his efforts, while his column in USA Today  and Washington Post are a must read. Fighting for the rights of customers he fights back against wrongdoing committed by big corporations such as airlines, cruise companies and hotels. Glenn and Chris talk about the biggest issues customers care about and both take resort fees to task, a terrible policy that alienates customers for short term profit gain. But first, producer Jeff Polly and Glenn talk about some of the sexiest Valentine’s Day packages offered by hotels. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit Tim’s podcast page!! http://www.fivehundybymidnight.com/fhbm/ Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacan

Longo shares why mentoring is so important, not just to students, but for professionals too. Jeffrey Longo completed his master’s degree in sports administration from Wingate University in 2012, and his bachelor’s degree in psychology and communication from Rutgers University in 1997. He has 18 years of experience in professional sports administration, including six seasons as president of the Charlotte Checkers (ECHL), and six seasons in senior management, including two years as president, with the San Diego Gulls (WCHL). Longo also served two seasons as vice president of marketing/community initiatives for the New Jersey Devils (NHL). He currently serves as a consultant to the Charlotte Checkers, working with senior management to develop marketing and sales strategies for corporate partnerships and ticket sales. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866.   Visit Tim’s podcast page!! http://www.fivehundybymidnight.com/fhbm/   Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com   Send us your thoughts a

Gary Hernbroth wants your staff to excel. As a business trainer and professional speaker, he’s dedicated to ensuring hotel employees excel for their customers and those paying their salary. We learn valuable techniques to improve YOUR business. Then, Tarun Malik, President of Johnson & Wales Charlotte, on the hospitality F&B business, how it’s changing, what students think of the restaurant business and some of the challenges hoteliers and restaurateurs face in the food biz.   Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreo

Tim Dressen is the host of the super popular Five Hundy by Midnight podcast, which he’s been doing weekly for 13 years!! Yes, podcasting is that old. Glenn and Tim are Vegas experts, each visiting more than 75 times each. They dish on the latest Las Vegas gossip, including sexual harassment allegations against famous men, the sad end to Lucky Dragon, amazing new resorts coming to town, and much more. Then, they lay out their rules on maximizing Las Vegas fun without completely destroying your body and soul in the process. Yes, it is possible, and they tell you how to do it. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit Tim’s podcast page!! http://www.fivehundybymidnight.com/fhbm/ Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: ht

First, Glenn and his Here to Stay TV producer Peter ‘Art’ Lewry of Hunter Gatherer are in Amsterdam. They discuss why Amsterdam is the home to so many innovative hospitality concepts such as Zoku, Sweets Hotels, Yays Amsterdam Zoutkeetsgracht, and The Student Hotel. Plus, Glenn hosted a roundtable event at the Serviced Apartment Summit Recharge, so the guys discuss the event. Then, Glenn speaks with James Foice, Chief Executive of The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers. The discuss the rise of serviced apartments, what sets them apart from traditional hotels, how the categories are merging and more. Subscribe to our newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I

Glenn and Bruce Ford, SVP Business Development with Lodging Econometrics make their predictions for ALIS, and the industry in general. This was recorded prior to the Wyndham/ La Quinta deal announcement, but they talk about that sort of stuff anyway.   Then we look at reinventing a hotel for the modern guest with T. Dupree Scovell, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Woodbine Development Corporation. Plus, they take a deep dive into hotel real estate, hotel development and lots of super fun wonky stuff.   Subscribe to our newsletter. Text ‘hotel’ to 66866.   Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com   Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Supp