A HOTEL PODCAST
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -A new series showcasing about innovative hotels and hospitality professionals. From hotels and motels to suites and boutiques. Hosted by Jaime Black for the Dynasty Podcasts Network.
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Episodes
AHP 030 - Caroline McKay (Caro)
May 02, 2024 07:12 - 30 minutes - 28 MBCaroline McKay, Founder at boutique creative studio Caro, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST. The publicity specialist shares the story of launching Caro after years at doing PR in the agency and hotel worlds. McKay also speaks on Caro's work for notable hospitality clients like Casa Hormiga, Equinox Hotels, and the Starlite Motel, and reveals how the philosophy of quality over quantity informs her client work and agency operations.
AHP 029 - Marshneil Bharadwaj x Sang Choi (Gild Hall)
April 22, 2024 17:18 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBA HOTEL PODCAST visits Manhattan's Gild Hall, where General Manager Marshneil Bharadwaj and Director of Sales & Marketing Sang Choi share insights into the upscale Financial District hotel. Bharadwaj and Choi speak on the hotel's design work by Jim_Walrod and photography throughout the property by Slim Aarons. Bharadwaj and Choi also detail how the Gild Hall experience is intended to give visitors a home away from home during their stay.
AHP 028 - Kate Buska (Practice Hospitality)
April 01, 2024 07:41 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBPractice Hospitality Partner and Vice President of Brand + Development Kate Buska guests on A HOTEL PODCAST to share insights into the hospitality firm's individualized approach to hotel management. Buska also speaks on two standout properties from the agency's portfolio, Flagstaff, AZ retro roadside destination Americana Motor Hotel and Oregon coastal escape The Drifthaven at Gearhart.
AHP 027 - Brent Hall (The Alexander)
March 13, 2024 14:33 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBA HOTEL PODCAST host Jaime Black checks in with Brent Hall, Director Of Sales & Marketing at The Alexander, about the hotel's extensive art collection that extends throughout the property. Hall shares insights about a number of The Alexander's most prominent installations, including flying birds made out of vinyl records found in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Director Of Sales & Marketing also details the hotel's beehive-based sustainability efforts and shares his picks for a firs...
AHP 026 - Stefan Gruvberger (The LaSalle Chicago)
February 28, 2024 14:48 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBA HOTEL PODCAST visits The LaSalle Chicago to connect with hotel GM Stefan Gruvberger. The General Manager speaks on the hotel's mission to provide time as a luxury to its guests. Gruvberger also details The LaSalle's wellness-focused offerings like yoga and meditation, as well as Grill On 21's sustainability efforts across their menu. Finally, the GM credits the hotel team for the property's designation as CS Magazine's Best New Hotel in 2023.
AHP 025 - Dr. Vanja Bogicevic (NYU's Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality)
February 14, 2024 16:32 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBA HOTEL PODCAST connects with Dr. Vanja Bogicevic, Clinical Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing at NYU's Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. Dr. Bogicevic speaks on the mission of the Tisch Center of Hospitality, and how the division of NYU's School of Professional Studies utilizes emerging tech, professional mentors, and entrepreneurial projects to educate the next generation of hospitality industry leaders. She also delves into her role heading up the Hospitality Innovation...
AHP 024 - Leo Grifka (Short Stories Hotel)
January 29, 2024 05:22 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBA HOTEL PODCAST visits Short Stories Hotel in West Hollywood, CA, where Leo Grifka, Owner and CEO at real estate development company Grifka Group, gives Jaime Black the story behind the boutique property. Grifka tells the story of developing and opening Short Stories Hotel at the former site of the Farmer's Daughter Hotel. The hotelier also details why a personalized hospitality experience for all guests is a priority for Short Stories in an age of ever-increasing automation.
AHP 023 - Jeremy Selman (Hotel Per La x HN Capital Partners)
January 11, 2024 03:23 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBJeremy Selman, Principal at asset management companyHN Capital Partners, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST. Selman details the history behind LA's Hotel Per La, including the building's earliest days as the Bank of Italy and then the Bank of America a century ago. The hotelier also shares how 649 S Olive St pivoted from NoMad Los Angeles to its current Hotel Per La identity, and reveals his ambition for the property to be the hotel of Downtown Los Angeles.
AHP 022 - Jessica Alexander (KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group)
December 22, 2023 20:40 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn one of two interviews recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group Senior Interior Design Manager Jessica Alexander tells A HOTEL PODCAST about the design firm's work on the luxury Chicago property, and how it was a return given the agency's history with the property. Alexander details renovation efforts ranging from the hotel's rooms and suites to the F&B offerings like the new Peacock Lounge and the return of beloved Gold Coast institution Bernard’s,
AHP 021 - Catie Walsh (Waldorf Astoria Chicago)
December 22, 2023 20:37 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn one of two interviews recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Catie Walsh, Director of Sales & Marketing at the hotel, speaks about the recent renovations to the hotel, done by KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group. Walsh also shares how the hotel's courtyard is like a private escape from the city, and details how the Waldorf Astoria Chicago celebrates the holidays.
AHP 020 - Chance Reno (Hotel Ziggy)
November 16, 2023 07:25 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBA HOTEL PODCAST travels to West Hollywood for the rockstar experience at Hotel Ziggy. Hotel manager Chance Reno speaks on the influence of the legendary Sunset Strip on the hotel, from the decor of lobby and guest rooms to the hotel hosting live performances with emerging artists to providing guests with guitars and other instruments they can play while on property. Reno also reveals how his previous experience with the Four Seasons impacts his approach to professional hospitality in the p...
AHP 019 - Stefanie Hajer (KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group)
October 17, 2023 05:10 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn an interview recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Stefanie Hajer, Creative Brand Director, Interiors at KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group, talks to A HOTEL PODCAST about a number of the firm's hospitality projects. Hajer delves into the stories behind branding for projects like Detroit Foundation Hotel and the forthcoming Louisville Tribute Marriott, as well as restaurant concepts Basan, Revel Steak, and Kindling.
AHP 018 - Alexandra LaLoggia (InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile)
October 06, 2023 07:05 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn the second of two interviews recorded at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Alexandra LaLoggia, Director of Sales & Marketing at the hotel, checks in with A HOTEL PODCAST to talk about the past, present, and future of the InterContinental. LaLoggia shares insights into the storied history of the property at 505 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. From the building's prohibition-era time as the Medinah Athletic Club to the regal junior-size Olympic pool to the time capsule still em...
AHP 017 - Sara Talleux (KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group)
October 06, 2023 07:02 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIn the first of two interviews recorded at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Sara Talleux, Associate Principal @ KTGYSimeone Deary Design Group, talks to A HOTEL PODCAST about the agency's recent renovation work on the InterContinental. Talleux speaks on incorporating a "Mediterranean Melange" into the hotel's design work, drawing on a mix of Moorish, Greek, Turkish, Persian, and Celtic influences in the renovation. She also speaks on KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group’s work with...
AHP 016 - Juan Leyva x Don Barnett (LondonHouse Chicago)
September 20, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBCheck into LondonHouse in Chicago when General Manager Juan Leyva and Director of Sales and Marketing Don Barnett guest on A HOTEL PODCAST. The LondonHouse leads share their respective career journeys that brought them to the hotel and delve into the hotel's extensive history, going all the way back to the founding of Chicago. Barnett and Leyva also talk about LondonHouse's impressive rooftop lounge, specialized amenities in the hotel's rooms, and more.
AHP 015 - Ron Swidler (The Gettys Group)
September 07, 2023 19:19 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBRon Swidler, Chief Innovation Officer at The Gettys Group, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST for a wide ranging interview on all things hospitality. The CIO reveals how he first joined the hotel branding, design, development, and procurement agency, and shares insights on notable portfolio projects, including the Bellagio in Las Vegas and the Tribune Tower in Chicago. Swidler also delves into the Hotel of Tomorrow Project, and shares how the think tank of hospitality professionals are looking at te...
AHP 014 - Joyce Kiehl x Nina Ruggiero (Visit Greater Palm Springs x Be A Travel Writer)
September 06, 2023 04:14 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBJoyce Kiehl, Director of Communications at Visit Greater Palm Springs, and Nina Ruggiero, Digital Editorial Director at Travel + Leisure and co-founder of Be A Travel Writer, guest on A HOTEL PODCAST to talk about the Meet The Mentors program. The experience happens this month in Greater Palm Springs, with aspiring writers being paired with travel industry professionals for an in the field journalism experience. Kiehl speaks on the origins and objectives of the Meet The Mentors concept, an...
AHP 013 - Zoltan Payerli (The Emily Hotel)
September 01, 2023 04:25 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBZoltan Payerli guests on A HOTEL PODCAST to talk about the The Emily Hotel in Chicago's in demand Fulton Market neighborhood. The General Manager speaks on The Emily's ambition to be a place for all, and how being one of Chicago's only independent hotels connects to that goal. Payerli also shares his views on managing a property in one of the city's top F&B neighborhoods, and details the hotel's partnership with the Rooftop Cinema Club.
AHP 012 - Mary Beth Bennett (The Siren Hotel)
July 27, 2023 15:13 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Siren Hotel's GM, Mary Beth Bennett, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST to delve into the past and present of the downtown Detroit property. Bennett details the hotel's history as the Wurlitzer Building nearly a century ago, and fills in the different eras that brought the property to the present as the Siren Hotel. The GM also speaks on the Siren's F&B options, and emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships and partnerships with Detroit’s creative communities.
AHP 011 - Bridget Russo (Outbound Hotels) x Mike Raspatello (Kinsfield)
July 19, 2023 06:19 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOutbound Hotels' Head of Marketing Bridget Russo and outdoor experiential company Kinsfield's Co-Founder Mike Raspatello guest on A HOTEL PODCAST to discuss the Outbound Music Series, which brings indie artist Andrew Bird to Outbound properties in California and Wyoming this September. Russo and Raspatello also discuss the importance of experiential hospitality and live events, the focus on connecting with the communities around each Outbound property, and more.
AHP 010 - Jenna Phillips (Angad Arts Hotel)
July 12, 2023 05:07 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBA HOTEL PODCAST kicks off with two interviews focused on the Angad Arts Hotel in St. Louis! Jenna Phillips, the hotel's Director Of Sales & Marketing, guests on AHP to speak on the Angad Art Hotel's art-centric identity and social media branding. The marketing specialist also details how Angad Arts Hotel connects to the culture-focused Grand Center Arts District neighborhood in St. Louis, and speaks on the various formats of art installations that can be found throughout the hotel.
AHP 009 - Vanessa Rudloff (Angad Arts Hotel)
July 12, 2023 05:02 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBA HOTEL PODCAST kicks off with two interviews focused on the Angad Arts Hotel in St. Louis! On this episode, Arts Relations Manager Vanessa Rudloff speaks about her work connecting with artists to showcase their work at the hotel, revealing how she turns the entirety of the hotel into a gallery experience. She also delves into the hotel’s Biannual exhibit, which kicked off this spring and brings over thirty art pieces from almost as many artists to all corners of the hotel’s twelfth floor.
Check Into A HOTEL PODCAST
July 04, 2023 18:45 - 56 seconds - 897 KBA HOTEL PODCAST is a new digital series from Dynasty Podcasts, which has been producing podcasts, live streams, events, and more since 2005. The series will feature podcast interviews with innovators in the hotel and hospitality industries, in addition to offering visuals showcasing unique properties, including hotels, motels, campgrounds, homestays, and more. AHP will launch its first season on Wednesday, July 12th, with a feature on the Angad Arts Hotel in St. Louis. Subsequent episodes ...
Key Learnings 007 - Clayton de la Chapelle (The Music Trust x Alias Creative)
April 27, 2021 01:34 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBDynasty Podcasts' hotel and hospitality industry podcast series Key Learnings returns from its pandemic hiatus in advance of a new season this coming summer 2021! In this first episode back, host Jaime Black checks in with Clayton de la Chapelle, Co-Founder at Alias Creative, a strategic creative agency that manages and protects brand driven concepts, and Partner at The Music Trust, who provide sonic identity & creative in hospitality, nightlife, lifestyle, & events. The hotel and nightlife...
Key Learnings 006 - Anna Anderson (Hotel Zachary)
April 23, 2020 02:42 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIn February of this year, Key Learnings host Jaime Black heads to Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, to speak with Hotel Zachary General Manager Anna Anderson. The GM speaks about Hotel Zachary’s relationship with the Wrigleyville neighborhood, located directly across the street from the iconic Wrigley Field. Anderson speaks about the widespread influence of the hotel’s namesake, Zachary Taylor Davis, whose resumes includes architecting Wrigley Field. She also discusses the hotel’s numer...
Key Learnings 005 - Lianne Hedditch (Heron Agency)
April 16, 2020 18:48 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBLianne Hedditch, the VP of Chicago's Heron Agency, joins Jaime Black on the Key Learnings podcast. A Chicago-based PR and marketing agency that specializes in the hospitality industries, Heron Agency is celebrating their 20th year in business in 2020. Hedditch speaks about the company's focus on digital and visual storytelling around the properties they work with, as well as revealing why promotional live events are still crucial during the digital age. The VP also shares her thoughts on no...
Key Learnings 004 - Micaela Haas (The Rose Hotel)
April 08, 2020 13:21 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MBJaime Black visits Rosemont, IL, for an interview with Micaela Haas, General Manager of The Rose Hotel. Haas details the artistic focus of The Rose Hotel, from zebra-striped mannequins in the lobby to light-up umbrellas that hang from the ceiling and change color and more. The GM also reveals what distinguishes a Hilton Tapestry Collection property, and shares how the hotel can serve as an unexpected surprise for travelers looking for lodging near O'Hare Airport.
Key Learnings 003 - Karen Herold (Studio K Creative)
April 01, 2020 01:47 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn an interview recorded at BLVD in Chicago, Studio K Creative founder Karen Herold joins the Key Learnings podcast. Herold speaks to host Jaime Black about making a career out of design work for hospitality brands. She also delves into the origins of her Studio K Creative agency, and reflects on her work with properties like BLVD, Hotel Zachary, and more. Hosted by Jaime Black Video production by Madison Keenan https://www.madisonekeenan.com
Key Learnings 002 - Sarah Robbins (21c Museum Hotels)
March 25, 2020 06:19 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBOn the opening day of the new 21c Museum Hotel Chicago - MGallery, Key Learnings host Jaime Black sits down with 21c Museum Hotels COO Sarah Robbins. Robbins speaks on the beginnings of the 21c Museum Hotels concept, and why art is so central to the hotel chain's identity. She also shares how both guests and casual visitors can access and enjoy the art offerings at the Chicago hotel, and discusses the role of 21c Museum Hotels in emerging and artist community-focused cities across the Midwes...
Key Learnings 001 - Irene Wood (The Fields of Michigan)
March 19, 2020 03:07 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWelcome to Key Learnings, a podcast about the hospitality industry, from hotels and motels, to suites and boutiques. Hosted by Jaime Black. In the inaugural episode, Black travels to South Haven, MI, to connect with Irene Wood, founder and manager at The Fields of Michigan, an upscale camping destination on a gorgeous blueberry farm. Wood discusses on the the guest experience of staying at The Fields, speaking on how the campground mixes upscale amenities like high end bedding and in-tent s...