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839: Reinventing the Notion of Hotel Management with Revival Hotels

Saxton Sharad, founding partner and CEO of Revival Hotels, is here to tell us how they are changing the industry for independent properties. The company is bringing experience to owners and changing how fees are structured.

U.S. News & World Report Names Top Hotels of 2024!

U.S. News & World Report recently released their highly anticipated list of the BEST hotels of 2024. To gain some insight into the winners and the criteria used to determine them, I spoke with Senior Editor of Travel Zachary Watson. Congratulations to Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach! Check out the full list here https://travel.usnews.com/hotels/?src=usn_pr.

FNA 126: Torres' CREDE

Tonight on FNA, Ted Torres of CREDE steps into the gaunlet to battle Glenn and Craig to see who can make it through an hour of half-assed jokes and drinks.

Behind The Scenes of Development of The Year: AC + Moxy Downtown LA

Fresh off its win for Select Service Development of the year at ALIS, Glenn chats with Steve Choe, Dual Property GM of ther AC + Moxy Downtown Los Angeles about this incredible new property and why its changing the downtown vibe. It's owned by The Lightstone Group, which has been instrumental in deveoping these brands here in the US. 

Raul Leal: CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts

SH Hotels & Resorts SH operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels and is one of the fastest growing hotel companies today. It’s run by CEO Raul Leal. We discuss the company’s DNA, founder Barry Sternlicht, how to create a sustainable hotel without being preachy and much more.

FNA 124: Tim Cromwell Signs Own Comedic Death Warrant

Tim Cromwell may be CREDE's VP of Strategic Development, but by joining Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for Happy Hour cocktails, he's made more than a strategic mistake.

836: Uniting the Extended Stay Market Segment

The Extended Stay Lodging Association (ESLA) is a membership-based non-profit association for owners and operators of extended stay hotels in the hospitality and travel industry. Founder Doug Artusio and Board Member Kimberly Rowell tell us how they are fighting for the fastest growing segment in the hospitality industry. 

835: Where Smart Money is Being Invested in Hotels

With uncertainty in the economy and an election year Bhavin Patel, Principal and Co-Founder at Green Harvest Capital LLC-Ohio, and Amit Patel, principal of Spark GHC discusse continued industry consolidation and where the best investment opportunities are and why they've investing more than $100 million in hotels.  

Decoding 2024: Solving for Success

Thanks for listening to this bonus show! Glenn hosted a panel discussion in conjunction with Hotel Business Magazine last week. And we're bringing this Hot Topic session to you now! Thanks to Entegra for sponsoring this session. Topic:  No matter the apparent challenge, opportunity quickly follows. But to understand opportunity, you must see it. In this thought-leadership session, industry experts will reveal where they’re focusing resources in 2024 to help understand unexpected obstacle...

FNA 123: World's Best Concierge Sarah Dandashy Makes World Class Mistake

Our friend Sarah Dandashy has amnesia. No other explanation as to why she's returning to FNA to celebrate the end of the week by having some drinks and laughs with Glenn, Craig andf Producer Dave.

834: The State of the U.S. Hotel Market

Jan Freitag from CoStar is here to give us an update of the State of the U.S. Hotel Market along with what data points and trends we should be looking for as we get into 2024. Here's the stats you need to know

833: AHLA's President & CEO, Chip Rogers

Chip Rogers, President & CEO of the AHLA, discusses and analyzes hospitality industry related legislative issues with Glenn and Anthony. They discuss issues such as the death of NJ's franchise related bill, LA's failed attempt to put homeless people in hotels, how the National Labor Relations Board is changing the rules around contractors, plus how NYC fought back against AirBnb style accommodations, the state of hotel labor and more.   

832: Designing 5-Star Hotels & Resorts

HBA Americas President Meghann Day joins us to talk about what it takes to work on some of the best hotels in the country including Pebble Beach Resorts, Conrad Tulum, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, and Fairmont Chateau Whistler, to name a few. With projects in the work in South America and the Caribbean we hear why Meghann thinks these markets are primed for growth along with another overseas market. Click link to follow along with this show's visuals

Choice Hotels Unveils Keegan-Michael Key Ad Campaign

Choice Hotels International is introducing its most ambitious ad campaign ever! Starring comedian Keegan-Michael Key, the spots seek to unite all brands under the Choice with an emphasis on Comfort Inn, Radisson, Cambria Hotels and Quality Inn. CMO Noha Abdalla shares the details.

FNA 122: Welcome to Zameryka

To kick off the New Year Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave ruin Lou Zameryka's weekend. Lou's starting a bunch of new adventures, so we'll be sure to roast him solidly.

831: Remington Hospitality's President on 2024 Hotel Biz

We have the amazing Chris Green, President of Remington Hospitality sharing his outlook for 2024.

830: Trinity Investing in World Class Properties

Trinity Investments manages more than $5 billion in assets, operating incredible properties such as The Diplomat Beach Resort in Florida, The Westin Maui, The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort, and so many more! We learn the strategy from Trinity Investment’s Managing Partner, President & CEO with Sean Hehir.

829: Moving Into 2024

Another year is upon is. Glenn and Anthony go over what they are looking forward to in the year, what major events to watch out for, and what topics will impact the industry the most.

FNA 121: End of the Year Boozy Bash

FNA 120: Story Time with Bruce

Bruc Ford of Lodging Econometrics joins Glenn. Craig and Producer for a Holiday (and booze) filled extravaganza.

828: CoralTree Hospitality Celebrates 5 Years!

CoralTree Hospitality is celebrating its Fifth anniversary and President Tom Luersen shares how the company came together, as well as the challenges and opportunities they went through and see on the horizon.

827: Sell! Sell! Sell!

Sell! Sell! Sell! We talk to to Craig Stechman, SVP of Business Development wth Dellisart Hospitality on how to reinvigorate your hotel's room sales efforts. Plus, we discuss how they're reinventing hotel management with their ala carte services program.

826: Meyer Jabara Hotels President on 2023 Lessons Learned

Justin Jabara, President of Meyer Jabara Hotels shares lessons learned in 2023 while taking a forward look at 2024.

FNA 119: Destroying an Industry Icon

The incredible Dr. Jeffrey O joins Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for what we expect willl be the worst hour of his career.

825: Expotel President Mike Nixon

Mike Nixon is President and Chief Development Officer of Expotel Hospitality, a Louisiana based hotel management company. We discuss all things hospitality in this wide-ranging conversation.

823: Hyatt's Independent Collections Global Brand Leader

Katie Johnson is VP & Global Brand Leader of Independent Collections with Hyatt Hotel Corporation. She shares the secret behind what consumers really crave while providing an update on JDV Hotels, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and Destination by Hyatt.

FNA 118: Producers Plot Revenge

It's our annual celebration where our various show producers join to make fun of Glenn and Craig for once. Ahhh, revenge is so sweet.

822: citizenM's CIO on Digital Transformation

CitizenM's Chief Information Officer Mike Rawson is responsible for leading the tech team on delivering digital transformations at scale. He shares his thoughts on the future of technology in the hospitality space and how hoteliers will be able to leverage all the information that comes with that new tech. Text HOTEL to 66866 to subscribe to our newsletter.

821: Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered

Dr. Stowe Shoemaker, former Dean of of the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is here to talk about his book Hospitality Healthcare which introduces healthcare providers to an original service model based on principles the hospitality industry has used to create great guest experiences.

820: Industry Firsts with Rentyl Resorts

Nick Falcone, co-founder of Rentyl Resorts, talks about launching the first branded residential resort in the world. Rentyl provides hospitality companies, residential developers, real estate investors and well-known brands with turnkey services. Its 360-degree solution for development of short-term rental resorts includes site planning, construction and real estate sales and marketing. For existing resorts, Rentyl offers marketing, sales, and guest services including reservations. He is als...

NVNT: Creating Le Méridien Fort Worth Coming 2024

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is coming to Fort Worth in a classic 50+ year old building. I speak with GM Chase Chasteen about what it's like getting this hotel set to open summer 2024 as a member of the Remington Hospitality team.

FNA 117: A Hard Eight from Las Vegas

Glenn is in a fancy suite at Resorts World from Las Vegas and we have on Jon Sturgess of Adogo hotels for dogs. Plus, Craig and Producer Dave get jealous. Warning; Producer Dave accidently ends the show around the 45 min mark.

819: Harwood Hospitality May Be Biggest Player in Dallas You May Not Know

This real estate development is insane! The Harwood district is 19 blocks in Dallas, all owned by one organization. Its Harwood Hospitality Group has 15 F&B concepts (more on the way!), and a newly opened boutique hotel, the Swexon. COO Matt Minichino shares it all including how their Happiest Hour bar has the top 5 highest liquor sales in the state of Texas. Thanks to ZEL Capital Partners, the sale-leaseback guys for supporting this video.

820: Inside Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas

We speak with Cynthia Kiser Murphey, general manager of Palms. She's the top exec on the property steering the resort into its latest iteration. They discuss the resort's positioning and how they're striving to appeal to both locals and tourists. Plus, she shares all about F1, the upcoming Super Bowl and the importance of live music to the resort.

Bonus! Lower Hotel Expenses Now

Enjoy this our high impact 30-min session with industry experts Tejal N. Patel, MBA, CHIA, CHO Patel, President and CEO, Neem Tree Hospitality, Billy Gilchrist, Chief Development and Finance Officer and Rose-Lyn Gallegher, Director of Accounting at Hotel Development and Management Group. Together, we discuss industry growth, profitability challenges, opportunities, and smart solutions for reducing costs and increasing profitability, faster.

How AI Tech Could Transform the Hotel Business

Yes, we know AI is coming. But where are we headed with how we can use it in the hotel industry? Wesley Owens of Banjaxed Solutions tells us how.

818: Feeling Thankful

Glenn and Anthony are thankful. Here's why. Plus, hotel industry news including CBRE makes 2024 RevPAR prediction, Hilton wins Best Place top work from Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work, and, IDeaS' 2024 hotel tech predictions.

817: Hyatt Inclusive Collection President

Javier Coll is Group President of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection. They’ve redefined the luxury inclusive experience for the modern leisure traveler. We discuss how the company and segment had radically changed in the last decade.

816: How RainesCo Creates Careers For Hotel Biz Associates

When I was at the RainesCo conference earlier this fall, I connected with Nancy Obstler and Stephanie Atkisson, both VPs of Sales, Marketing and Revenue with RainesCo. We discussed how essential it is to create future leaders within your organization and how to do it. 

815: Creating the First Ever Sports Illustrated Resort

Geoff Richards is COO of Travel + Leisure Co, which has nearly 20 travel brands across its resort, travel club, and lifestyle portfolio such as Club Wyndham, Worldmark, Margaritaville,  and soon Sports Illustrated. 

814: Creating a Groundbreaking $1 Billiion Arizona Resort

Next year Phoenix is getting a new $1billion resort featuring a major amphitheater, sandy beaches in the desert, Mattel Adventure Park, and lots more. Grant Fisher, President and CEO of VAI Global Development shares the details of this potentially game-changing project. View the resort's renderings here Learn more at vairesort.com

813: President & CEO of New Orleans & Company

Walt Leger has one of the coolest jobs in hospitality as President & CEO at New Orleans & Company, the organization that promotes the city. We learn what its like promoting tihis incredibly cultuarally relevant city to event managers, groups, associations, leisure tourists and more. 

812: The President & CEO of the Hotel Association of NYC

New York, NY is one helluva town and Vijay Dandapani sits in the middle of its vibrant hotel business. As President & CEO at Hotel Association of New York City he has the insider's understanding of how the City's hotel business works and we share it with you.  

Emerging Financing Solutions for Hotel Investors

Andrew Broad, Managing Director at RobertDouglas, and Stephen Schwanz of ZEL Capital Partners discuss financing solutions helping hoteliers either protect their properties from CMBS debt, or finding investment capital in this difficult market to develop hotels.

Classic Bonus: Cruising Through the Glass Ceiling w Celebrity Cruises CEO

In April 2019 we interviewed Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (now she's Vice Chairman, External Affairs with parent company Royal Caribbean) as  part of the Checking In with Anthony and Glenn podcast. She's out with a new book called Making Waves, so we wanted to re-runt his classic interview.  Here's the rundown: Hosts Anthony Melchiorri and Glenn Haussman speak with Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, a dynamic business leader whose vision and strategy has propelled Cele...

FNA 116: Designing the Perfect Happy Hour

Carrie Nielsen of Group One Partners joins Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for some laughs, booze and eventual sadness, regret and disdane for her decision making.

811: How to Really Connect with Younger Staff

Robin Kirk, President and Partner at Maverick Hotels and Restaurants, discusses looking towards in 2024.

810: The Importance of Mentoring

Ben Reinberg, Founder of I Own It, joins to talk about mentoring. Why does he find it important to help others and why is it important for people to find a good mentor? How can people be sure they found the right mentor?

808: No Vacancy Goes to Jail

Happy Halloween! Glenn and Producer Dave investigate Halloween Horror House and chat with the GM of Philadeplphia's Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary. We explore the SPIRIT of Hospitality at this unique attraction.

Hilton Breaks Ground on First Project H3 Extended Stay Hotel Brand

Hilton broke ground on the first ever Project H3 extended stay hotel brand (official name coming soon!). Brand leader Isaac Lake shares some critical details about the property, the brand and how they got shovels in the ground just five months after announcing the brand. Kudos to Bharat Patel, CEO of Sun Companies for taking the plunge as first franchisee. Thanks to our amazing partners ZEL Capital Partners -- the sale-leaseback guys -- for supporting this video. Leverage your exisiting p...