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We're taking you along for one of our favorite experiences in Almaty, Kazakhstan — a personalized color analysis at YESCOLOR. We break down what a color analysis actually is, how Korean and Chinese color-typing goes beyond the classic four seasons, and why we paid $80 for the same 90-minute session that costs $300–$500 in the U.S. This is the first episode in our new beauty tourism series!What you'll hear in this episode:What beauty tourism is and why it's growingWhat a professional color analysis is (and how draping works)The four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn & WinterKorean & Chinese color-analysis methods vs. the Western seasonal systemBooking YESCOLOR in Almaty over WhatsAppWhat the 90-minute session includesOur results: Cool Summer & True WinterBeyond color: contrast, Kibbe body types, silhouettes, fabrics, necklines, jewelry, makeup, nails & hairCost: $80 in Almaty vs. $300–$500 in the U.S.Hotels in Almaty we recommend:Rahat Palace - where we stayedThe Ritz-Carlton, Almaty InterContinental Almaty by IHGHoliday Inn Almaty Check out our Kazakhstan Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Find a great flight deal with Thrifty Traveler Premium's flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries & Amazon StorefrontConnect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

A marina gives hotel owners another customer base without adding a single guestroom. Jeremy Parks, President of Trident Marine Group, joins me on No Vacancy to explain how boaters drive spending across restaurants, bars, pools, spas and other resort amenities. His point is simple: every marina slip creates another revenue-generating opportunity from people already arriving at the property. For #HotelOwners, that means looking beyond room count and thinking about how every asset on the property contributes to #HotelRevenue and the overall #GuestExperience. Watch this one to see how waterfront hotels turn marina traffic into more business across the entire property. Thanks so much to Actabl for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

https://roompricegenie.com/ Checkout code for 25% off: WISH26   This Week's Guest: Jennifer Barnwell - President, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-barnwell-a8689ba/ Explore Curator Hotel & Resort Collection: https://www.curatorhotelsandresorts.com/team/jennifer-barnwell/ Your Host: Zach Busekrus - Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Recorded live at the Independent Hotel Show in Miami, Zach sits down with Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, for a macro read on the independent upscale and luxury segment. Jennifer says performance is finally on an upswing after several muted years, but owners are squeezed by costs on every front: consumer goods, labor, property insurance and especially health insurance, alongside persistent staffing gaps in a 24/7 business. She walks through the three technologies Curator has piloted and now runs across member hotels: overnight cleaning robots for corridors and public spaces, guest texting platforms, and AI voice agents that take basic calls off the front desk. The heart of the conversation is Curator's positioning as a "third way" between the big brands and rep/affiliation companies: an owner-centric, light-touch membership built on vetted vendor deals and cost savings, plus consumer marketing that drives direct bookings. Zach pushes on the distribution question, what it would take for a collection to deliver 10% or more of a property's bookings, and argues that AI search makes this the moment for collections as trusted sources for independents.

Shawna is back from her East Coast road trip, and she came home with plenty of stories…and a cold!This week, Shawna fills LaLa in on the adventures from the road, including an unexpected police visit at the very first hotel of the trip. The girls also dive into travel and flying safety following a recent frightening incident involving a cockpit, and discuss how stories like these can make getting on a plane feel a little more nerve racking.Then, Is AI taking over EVERYTHING? From customer service to businesses relying on artificial intelligence for everyday interactions, LaLa shares why she thinks it's all starting to become a little too much.  Plus, singer-songwriter Mary-Clair catches up with Shawna and LaLa to talk music, life, and what she's been up to.Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage.  Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.  We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love.  For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.

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What can a modern revenue management system (RMS) actually do for an independent hotel? In this episode, David Millili sits down with Steve Taft, VP of Partnerships at  ampliphi RMS, and Tim Kolman, VP of Sales at ampliphi RMS, to discuss how modern revenue management systems are helping independent hotels compete with larger brands.For many 40-room independent hotels, revenue management is still something owners and operators handle at the end of a long day. From check-ins and check-outs to laundry, breakfast, maintenance, and guest service, there is often little time left for analyzing demand and optimizing room rates.In this episode, we discuss:Why independent hotels have historically been underserved by hospitality technologyHow a 40-room independent hotel can approach hotel pricing and revenue managementWhy legacy RMS technology created the perception that revenue management requires extensive manpowerThe difference between an all-in-one hotel technology stack and a best-in-breed technology strategyIf you're a hotel owner, general manager, revenue manager, hospitality technology professional, or independent hotel operator interested in hotel revenue optimization, RMS technology, AI for hotels, dynamic pricing, RevPAR, commercial strategy, and independent hotel technology, this episode is for you.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bmg2EWB-8NU Links:Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetaft/Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkolman/ampliphi RMS: https://www.getampliphi.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/337Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

What does a pork chop sent back to the kitchen three times have to do with hiring your next CEO?  In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Rodney Morris, Executive Vice President at The Elliot Group and a former president of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers, who has spent his whole career in the people business — twenty-five years on the human capital side of hospitality and twelve leading retained executive search.  Rodney sees what companies say they want in a leader and what they actually put on the table, and he names the gap: transformation expectations without the compensation or the authority to match.  He and Andy dig into how the best companies teach people to think with AI rather than operate it, what to do with the five hours a week AI gives back, and the one word that separates leaders who take care of their frontline from the ones who don't.  Tune in to episode 265 to hear the pork chop rule, what Rodney would tell a chief people officer asked to bring in AI and hold headcount flat, and why the hardest audience for diversity of thought isn't the one you'd expect.  AndrewTemte.com

Her Restaurant Mentorship Turned Into Months of Secret Hotel AffairsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cheat-stories-official--5689182/support.#CheatingStories #RelationshipDrama #Infidelity #Storytime #Betrayal #cheatstoriesThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when two completely different career paths lead to the same industry?Renata Messarra Abergel and Alexander Suski join Chef JKP to share the journeys that shaped their lives in hospitality.Renata talks about growing up between Italian and Lebanese food cultures, moving to Dubai, and building her way from sales into hospitality, PR and entrepreneurship.Alexander shares how an injury ended his professional basketball career and eventually led him from door-to-door sales into hotels, leadership and entrepreneurship.Together, they unpack how Hospitality Majlis came to life, what they've learned from conversations with industry leaders, and their views on restaurant PR, investing in people, aesthetics, and the future of hospitality in Dubai.WHAT YOU'LL HEAR✔️ How Renata's Italian-Lebanese upbringing shaped her relationship with food✔️ Why rejection and sales became part of Renata's early career✔️ How an injury took Alexander from professional basketball into hospitality✔️ Renata's journey from Sunset Hospitality to building her own PR agency✔️ Alexander's move from international hotel leadership to entrepreneurship✔️ How Renata and Alexander created Hospitality Majlis✔️ What restaurants get wrong about PR, aesthetics, food and investing in their teams✔️ Why community, wellness and authenticity could shape the future of hospitalityCHAPTERS00:00 – Childhood Food Memories From Italy, Lebanon and Belgium09:01 – Renata's Move to Dubai and Her First Jobs21:07 – How an Injury Ended Alexander's Basketball Career33:47 – Building Careers Across Hospitality, Hotels and F&B48:04 – Why Renata Left Corporate Life to Build Her Own Agency57:23 – Alexander's Move From Hotel Executive to Entrepreneur1:03:36 – How Renata and Alexander Started Hospitality Majlis1:11:20 – Where Dubai's Hospitality Industry Is HeadingGUESTSRenata Messarra AbergelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/renatamessarra/Alexander SuskiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandersuski/SEASON 13 PARTNERThis season is proudly sponsored by Elle & Vire Professionnel, trusted by chefs around the world for exceptional French dairy products shaped by decades of expertise and craftsmanship.Elle & Vire Professionnel Middle East: https://www.instagram.com/ellevirprofessionnel_me/AUDIO PARTNERRØDE: https://rode.com/SUPPORT THE SHOWChef JKP Thermos Flask: https://chefjkp.com/product/jkp-thermos-flask/FOLLOW CHEF JKPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjkp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefjkp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefjkpWebsite: https://chefjkp.com/Food is Memories™️

Traveling isn't always stress-free. Even if everything during the day turns out exactly how you planned it, you may have difficulty falling asleep in an unfamiliar hotel bed. There can be a lot of distractions that prevent you from sleeping well while traveling. Some of the most common are excited children running through the halls, housekeeping vacuuming the carpets, and a loud television set on the other side of the wall. If this sounds like your travel experience, try playing white noise for sleeping next time you are away. The constant sleep white noise does wonders at masking those outside sounds that keep you awake. It can also prevent distractions from waking you up once you finally fall asleep. Millions of people use white noise to sleep to for a variety of different reasons, so give it a try and you may even want to use it at home too!At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is twelve hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life!DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby's ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠© Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2026. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

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Hotels keep saying they can't find people. PRIDE Industries is showing them where to look. Darleyn Pazdel, SVP of Workforce Inclusion at PRIDE Industries, joins me on No Vacancy to talk about a workforce hotels still overlook: people with disabilities. PRIDE already puts this into practice across hospitality, including 56 employees with disabilities at Thunder Valley Casino Resort processing more than 3 million pounds of laundry a year. This isn't charity. It's #WorkforceInclusion tied directly to one of hospitality's biggest challenges: finding and keeping great people. Watch this one to see how you can widen your labor pool and strengthen your #HotelWorkforce. Thanks so much to Actabl for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

roommaster is evolving—and the future of hotel technology is all about modernization, flexibility, and helping hoteliers work smarter.In this episode, recorded at the Independent Hotel Show Miami, Steve Carran sits down with Mark Bloomquist, Chief Revenue Officer, and Steven Burman, Director of Sales at roommaster, to discuss how the 30-year-old hospitality technology platform is being reimagined for the next generation of hoteliers.They explore what “modern” really means in hotel technology, why hoteliers are looking for more unified platforms, and how roommaster is combining PMS functionality with revenue management, reporting, AI, integrations, and human support.The conversation also dives into the growing role of AI in hospitality, not as a replacement for hotel staff, but as a way to automate repetitive tasks and free teams to focus more on guest experience. Mark and Steven also explain why human account management and personalized support remain critical as technology continues to evolve.In this episode, you'll learn about: How roommaster has evolved after 30 years in hospitalityWhat “modern” hotel technology actually meansWhy hoteliers want all-in-one platforms and seamless integrationsWhere AI belongs in the hotel guest journeyWho roommaster is designed to serveWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gSHANsDJSmw Links:Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bloomquist-a7a4639/ Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenburman99/roommaster: https://www.roommaster.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/336Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

Hotel guest satisfaction increased across every segment in J.D. Power's 2026 North America study. Andrea Stokes, Practice Lead, Hospitality Intelligence, explains what guests are noticing in rooms and shared spaces, why responsive human service still matters alongside mobile check-in, and what operators can learn from food and beverage. We also discuss how J.D. Power benchmarks large third-party hotel management companies.Learn more:2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study2026 North America Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark2023 conversation: How J.D. Power studies hotel guest satisfaction2024 conversation: Changing guest expectations and hotel management A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

In this episode, we launch a new series, Forecast On, to give advisors a quick read on where a destination is heading. We open with Malta, joined by Grace El Khoury-Tavanti, Sales Manager for Luxury Travel at AX Hotels, who walks us through two very different properties shaping the island's next chapter: Rosselli AX Privilege, a design driven boutique hotel inside a restored seventeenth century Valletta palazzo, and Verdala Wellness Hotel, Malta's first fully integrated wellness retreat near Rabat. Together we discuss what's driving demand for the island right now, how wellness travel is reshaping the guest profile, and what advisors should have on their radar before their next Malta booking.Explore Rosselli AX Malta - here Explore Verdala Wellness Hotel - here Follow WanderLuxe Destinations on IG - here

On this week's Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk dig into two stories that have real implications for hotel operators heading into the fall.The conversation opens with what hotel CEOs are actually deploying with AI right now, from voice agents handling a meaningful share of front desk queries to digital twins being used for executive decision-making. Then Sarah and Steve get into Royal Caribbean Group's reported talks for a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts International and what a cruise line buying into a Caribbean resort brand would mean for the broader leisure travel landscape. Join us for their final episode on GMH!

Today on Cruise News: Australian gambler Mark Timothy Grant has won an appeal allowing his $22,000 compensation claim against Royal Caribbean over five casino-reward cruises to proceed before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, while the cruise line's card-counting allegations remain unresolved. Carnival Cruise Line is holding full, in-person muster drills on five ships departing September 26-28 from Long Beach, Miami, Port Canaveral and Norfolk, involving more than 18,700 passengers. And in Nagoya, Asian Games organizers blamed incomplete delegation paperwork for boarding delays on the Costa Serena, which is housing more than 4,000 athletes and officials during the Games.

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Marriott International President and CEO Tony Capuano speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten about the impact Marriott's acquisiton of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has had on the hotel industry a decade since the deal closed. 

Viele der Hotelier.de-Podcast-Gäste haben einen HOGA-Hintergrund: Die einen haben eine Koch-, die anderen eine Hotelfachausbildung absolviert. Aber niemand hat erstmal Sportwissenschaften studiert, ist dann über Kreuzfahrtschiffe sowie dem Radio in der Systemgastronomie sowie der Hotellerie gelandet. Was mir nicht vergönnt war, hat Sebastian einfach gemacht: Ganz viel in der weiten Welt ausprobieren und schauen, was daraus wird. Möchte ich der ewig gutgelaunte Gäste-Vorturner auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff sein oder möchte ich wieder festen Boden unter den Füssen haben? Komme ich als Radiomoderator auch in die Primetime 'Vormittag'? Oder stelle ich fest, dass mich das doch nicht ausfüllt? Soll ich mein effektives (Influencer)Wirken bei 25hours-Hotels fortsetzen oder haben sich meine Prioritäten verschoben und ich möchte erstmal auch Papa sein? Kommt mit in die spannende Welt des Sebastian Herbst auf einem Marktplatz in Hamburg-Volksdorf. Freut Euch auf Überraschungsfragen von u.a. seinem Ex-25-hours-Chef Patrick Moreira sowie einem launigen Schnack im Fips Junior... Gutes Hören!

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JJ Barea regresa a Café en Mano Podcast, esta vez desde JUMP, su nuevo complejo deportivo en Puerto Rico.Dos años después de nuestra primera conversación, nos sentamos nuevamente para hablar de una etapa completamente diferente de su vida: el retiro de la NBA, la transición al coaching, los sacrificios necesarios para llegar al máximo nivel y su visión para desarrollar una nueva generación de atletas puertorriqueños.JJ cuenta lo difícil que fue emocionalmente dejar el baloncesto profesional después de pasar prácticamente toda su vida compitiendo. Habla de momentos en los que quiso dejar el deporte, las veces que escuchó que no tenía oportunidad de llegar a la NBA y la fortaleza mental que necesitó para seguir buscando una oportunidad.También recorremos JUMP Puerto Rico, una facilidad deportiva creada con estándares que JJ conoció durante sus años en la NBA y el baloncesto universitario. El complejo incluye canchas, gimnasio, alojamiento para atletas, programas para niños y jóvenes, soccer, voleibol, baloncesto y espacios para entrenamiento y recuperación.Hablamos además de uno de los temas que más le apasionan actualmente: el desarrollo de atletas jóvenes en Puerto Rico. JJ explica por qué entiende que las facilidades, la competencia adecuada y la filosofía de los coaches tienen que mejorar si queremos llevar a nuestros atletas al próximo nivel.En esta conversación hablamos de:- su transición y los momentos difíciles después de retirarse- por qué decidió crear JUMP- los sacrificios que hizo para llegar a la NBA- la importancia del sueño y el recovery- tecnología y analíticos en el deporte moderno- los problemas que ve en el desarrollo juvenil en Puerto Rico- por qué perder puede ser más importante que ganar cuando eres niño- qué aprendió de sus mejores y peores coaches- cómo es trabajar con Nikola Jokic- las similitudes que ve entre Jokic y Dirk Nowitzki- su futuro como coach y su relación con el baloncesto de Puerto Rico- y hasta la competitividad familiar con su primo Mora.Una conversación sobre baloncesto, disciplina, identidad, familia y cómo encontrar un nuevo propósito cuando termina la etapa que definió gran parte de tu vida.Suscríbete a Café en Mano Podcast para más conversaciones con atletas, empresarios, artistas y personas que están construyendo cosas importantes desde Puerto Rico.JJ Barea | JUMP Puerto Rico | NBA | baloncesto Puerto Rico | desarrollo deportivo | coaching | Nikola Jokic | Dirk Nowitzki | retiro NBA | Café en Mano Podcast00:00 Intro y regreso de JJ Barea a Café en Mano01:30 Conociendo JUMP Puerto Rico03:15 El sueño que JJ nunca tuvo con la Selección06:14 Hotel para atletas y la visión completa de JUMP08:20 Membresías, gimnasio y el futuro del complejo10:01 Restaurante, nutrición y vida después del retiro11:30 Lo difícil que fue retirarse de la NBA14:26 La operación de cadera y el recovery15:10 “Mientras más viejo, más duro tienes que entrenar”15:45 El sueño como herramienta de recuperación16:30 Analíticos, tecnología y la NBA moderna18:54 De atleta a empresario: construir JUMP19:35 El sacrificio necesario para ser grande24:12 “Me quería quitar del basket”25:20 Le dijeron que no tenía break en la NBA26:30 Mejorar todos los días en vez de pensar en la NBA27:20 El problema con las canchas de Puerto Rico29:26 Qué está mal con las ligas juveniles30:15 Un juego 64-7 donde nadie mejoró31:30 Lo que JJ está aprendiendo como coach33:47 Qué hace realmente a un buen coach35:10 Los coaches que marcaron la carrera de JJ36:40 “Yo quiero que mi hijo gane cuando tenga 20”38:10 Cómo es trabajar con Nikola Jokic39:10 Jokic vs. Dirk Nowitzki40:00 Ganar aumenta el valor de todos41:00 El futuro de JJ como coach42:00 El futuro de JUMP y Puerto Rico43:00 La historia de JJ Barea y Mora45:00 JJ vs. Mora: basket y tenis46:00 Lo próximo para JUMP

What does it take for a startup from Korea to break into the US market? Four founders share how they're doing it.Recorded live at Startup Crawl in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this episode features founders from the Korea Global Expansion Accelerator. They build AI companion robots for isolated seniors, AI-powered lead generation, classroom analytics for early childhood education, and hotel operations software. We also go inside RISE Arkansas, a no-cost program for tech and tech-enabled startups. The episode closes with a look at how Startup Crawl grew from one building to a downtown-wide event.In this episode:✅ AI companionship for aging populations✅ Selling without a network in relationship-driven markets✅ Asian business data for US brands✅ AI insights into how young kids play and learn✅ Tech vs. tech-enabled startups✅ Why staying power matters in entrepreneurial support⏱️Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Live from Startup Crawl 2024 0:55 From Hong Kong IT to senior care 2:24 AI companion robots for isolated seniors 5:05 Selling in Asia without connections 7:45 How AI lead generation works 9:32 Asian business data for US brands 13:10 AI that tracks how preschoolers play and learn 15:08 From Hasbro toy designer to edtech founder 17:40 RISE Arkansas: free support for tech startups 18:30 Tech vs. tech-enabled startups 20:02 109 startups in 101 days 27:58 Hotel operations tech from Korea 33:58 How Startup Crawl grew from 2019 to 2024 36:55 Why staying power mattersFeatured guests:Louis Lee, CMO, Wonderful Platform: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisleedonguk/Jay Lee, Co-founder & CSO, DeepSales: https://deepsales.com/Sarah No, Head of Product, PlayTag: https://playtag.ai/Stephen Park, Do WhatChris Adams & Kate Lockridge, RISE Arkansas: risearkansas.org-----

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Brandt Clarke brings the best laugh in the NHL to the studio to have an all time hang session with the boys. The Pacific was the pillow fight division last year. Can they figure it out this season? The Oilers are in do or die mode with Babcock. The Sharks have Macklin another year older and ready to destroy the rest of the league again. And will Vegas ever go away?? Enjoy the Beer League Hotline before you go! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:06 - Brandt Clarke Interview 1:13:19 - NHL News 1:26:19 - Has Chris' Likeness Been Stolen? 1:34:14 - Pacific Division Preview 1:34:50 - Vancouver Canucks 1:43:02 - Calgary Flames 1:48:22 - Seattle Kraken 1:58:40 - San Jose Sharks 2:12:39 - LA Kings 2:22:01 - Anaheim Ducks 2:32:20Z - Edmonton Oilers 2:42:06 - Vegas Knights 2:50:09 - Beer League Hotline PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! Thanks to our Sponsors! BetMGM: Use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See⁠ BetMGM.com⁠ for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. LUCY is the only pouch that delivers long lasting, on demand flavor. Get 20% off your first order when you buy online at⁠ lucy.co/⁠NETTERS with code NETTERS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of The Modern Hotelier, hosted by David Millili live from the Independent Hotel Show Miami, we sit down with Chandler Smith and Natali Jones, the creative minds behind the design atelier Smith & Jones.Smith & Jones is redefining high-end residential and niche commercial spaces with custom furniture, fine decor, and art curation. Chandler and Natali break down what it truly means to operate as an atelier—collaborating closely with architects, artists, and designers to bring unique stories to life.In this episode, you'll learn:How Smith & Jones acts as a collaborative bridge between design teams and American craftspeople.Why supporting local manufacturing ensures quality, fosters future trade generations, and speeds up problem-solving.How to achieve an interior space that feels thoughtfully collected over years—rather than bought all at once—even on tight project timelines.How advances in contract-grade material technology are enabling North American hotels to adopt bolder, more unexpected design choices without sacrificing code compliance or durability.The Smith & Jones' broader capabilities, including art curation, custom fabrication, and rapid problem-solving for unexpected site conditions.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yEoWCswFqUQ This episode is sponsored by Smith & Jones: https://www.bysmithandjones.com/ Links:Smith & Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bysmithandjones/Smith & Jones: https://www.bysmithandjones.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/335Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Clinton were a lot closer than most people know or understand. From all kinds of financial "donations" to Clinton, to visits to various properties to being invited to Chelsea Clinton's wedding, you'd have to be blind or playing serious partisan politics to not see how deep the ties run between the Clinton's and Epstein and Maxwell. Yet, there has not been no serious investigation (that we are aware of) into the relationship Epstein and Clinton shared and nobody has even bothered to call out his spokesperson for the canned statement he continues to offer. Hopefully, after these new revelations, the legacy media will re-evaluate their position and dive into the deep end instead of just checking the water temperature with their finely manicured toes.To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.thedailybeast.com/epstein-shared-hotel-room-with-bill-clinton-and-was-terrified-of-being-poisoned-says-victim-juliette-bryantBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Before Hotel California became one of the biggest albums in rock history, the Eagles were already living inside the fame, money, pressure, and power struggles that helped create it. Today we dive into this new book Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years and look at how the California dream turned darker inside the band's masterpiece.*WIN A COPY OF Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years *Sign up for the free Rock Talk Studio newsletter to enter to win! Enter hereSupport the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Today in Washington, DC, I shared findings from the State of Hotel AI research I ran with Nazpari Aydin for Destination AI. We surveyed hotel company leaders about how they feel about AI, where it's paying off today, and what's holding them back. The researchState of Hotel AI: Fall 2026 findingsTake the survey to get the full benchmarking data setRelated episodesDestination AI: How I Built the #1 Hospitality AI Event From Scratch (Nazpari Aydin)Stop Guessing About AI. See What Hotel Leaders Are Actually Doing (Nazpari Aydin)AI is the Tool. Mindset is the Operating System. Hospitality is the Outcome. (Danica Smith)How Loews Hotels Puts AI to Work for Guests and Teams (Dan Kornick, Loews Hotels) A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Jonas Tomazi, sem qualquer bagagem na hotelaria, decidiu erguer o Colline de France num terreno residencial de Gramado onde 99% das pessoas afirmavam que seria um fracasso. Neste episódio, Jonas revela os bastidores do empreendimento eleito o melhor hotel do mundo pelo TripAdvisor. Descubra como uma cultura orgânica de atendimento supera estruturas bilionárias de Dubai, a verdade por trás de equipas de elite sem "treinamento formal" e a engenharia financeira que transforma crises em cases globais. Patrocinador:Clinica RUV - Harmonização que respeita quem você é.https://www.instagram.com/dra.najlavicentini/00:00:00 - O estouro do orçamento: De R$ 12M para R$ 28M 00:01:53 - O que torna o Colline de France o melhor atendimento do mundo 00:04:23 - De ex-músico de rock a dono do hotel nº 1 do planeta 00:11:05 - A obsessão pelos detalhes franceses e os 4 anos falido 00:20:43 - A provocação: "Não temos treinamento nenhum para a equipa" 00:27:44 - A revolução do pequeno-almoço à carte e o fim do buffet tradicional 00:32:05 - O impacto global de figurar em mais de 900 jornais no mundo 00:40:00 - A estratégia dos residenciais de luxo para financiar novos hotéis 00:59:16 - Os podres do luxo: O roubo das garrafas térmicas banhadas a ouroSiga o Jonas no Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonasctomazi/Siga o Hotel Colline De France no Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/collinedefrance/Nos Siga:Marcelo Toledo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/marcelotoledoInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/excepcionaispodcastTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@excepcionaispodcast

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Bangkok floods snarl airports and threaten to redirect Golden Week travelers just as Chinese arrivals were tracking 78% ahead of last year, Expedia's latest layoffs zero in on data science as its efficiency push hits the org chart, and Carnival politely opts out of the premium arms race by doubling down on what actually works for its brand. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Tasmin Lockwood, Skift's Climate and Experiences Reporter, breaks down why Bangkok may keep Golden Week spending but lose its share of it, what Expedia's latest round of cuts signals about where the company is heading, and why Carnival's bet on affordable done well is a strategy worth taking seriously. This episode is brought to you by ZS Articles Referenced:Connect with Tasmin LockwoodBangkok Floods Disrupt Airports, Spare the Hotels — for NowExpedia Cuts 58 Roles in Latest Layoff RoundCarnival Cruise Adjusts to New Passenger Habits Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

The Hotel Charges Told Me What My Husband Wouldn'tBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cheat-stories-official--5689182/support.#CheatingStories #RelationshipDrama #Infidelity #Storytime #Betrayal #cheatstoriesThis episode includes AI-generated content.

I Found a Hotel Keycard in His Bag After Another Late Night at the GalleryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cheat-stories-official--5689182/support.#CheatingStories #RelationshipDrama #Infidelity #Storytime #Betrayal #cheatstoriesThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Each year, Hilton announces a new list of travel trends they expect to dominate the year ahead, and each year Jess Petitt, Hilton's  senior vice president of strategy, insights and full service brands Jess Petitt, joins the podcast to dive into what those new trends are and what they mean for hoteliers.

HOUR 1- ADD News, Ally's Hotel Stay and MORE full 1845 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0000 XziqzK56IEeNVWivBgPGKrUnITjZ9GBx society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture HOUR 1- ADD News, Ally's Hotel Stay and MORE Klein.Ally.Show on KROQ is more than just a "dynamic, irreverent morning radio show that mixes humor, pop culture, and unpredictable conversation with a heavy dose of realness." (but thanks for that quote anyway). Hosted by Klein, Ally, and a cast of weirdos (both on the team and from their audience), the show is known for its raw, offbeat style, offering a mix of sarcastic banter, candid interviews, and an unfiltered take on everything from culture to the chaos of everyday life. With a loyal, engaged fanbase and an addiction for pushing boundaries, the show delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight, all while keeping things fun, fresh, and sometimes a little bit illegal. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=h

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Last week at the My Place Hotels of America conference, I talked with Jeff Thomas, VP of Marketing, about how a smaller hotel company competes against brands with much bigger marketing budgets. Jeff says My Place started experimenting with AI back in 2022, using it to create visual content at scale, personalize marketing and improve how travelers find its hotels through ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and other AI tools. His team tests aggressively, learns quickly and tracks revenue coming through AI-driven discovery. We also get into #HotelMarketing, AI search and why Jeff keeps his team focused on a clear strategy instead of chasing every new platform that pops up. Watch this one to hear how My Place uses #AI to compete more effectively across #Hospitality. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

Today on the show, we're joined by our friend and listener Holly to hear all about her incredible points and miles trip to San Diego! From staying at a hotel that would have cost nearly $11,000 for $0 out of pocket to using TWO Companion Passes for flights, this trip is a perfect example of just how far a good points strategy can take a family.Holly breaks down the cards and strategies that made the trip possible, including how she used bank bonuses and Capital One miles to cover excursions and other vacation expenses. We also get into the details of where they stayed, what they did, and her honest reviews of the properties and excursions along the way. This was truly a mind-blowing vacation with next to nothing out of pocket!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Reliefband — 25% off with code WONDERLANDJOIN WONDERLAND BESTIES:Get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, timely points & miles updates, member Q&As, and more with our Wonderland Besties membership!FIND US ONLINE:Mary Ellen | JoannaWonderland on Points Facebook GroupOUR FAVORITE LINKS & DISCOUNTS:Some of the links below are affiliate or referral links, which means we may receive a commission or referral bonus when you use them. Thank you for supporting Wonderland on Points!Our Favorite Credit CardsRakuten — Mary Ellen (Get 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points)Rakuten — Joanna (Get 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points)Mary Ellen's Fetch — Use code MARYELLENJoanna's Fetch — Use code JOANNALYNNSeats.AeroCardPointers — Get Our Best PriceHalara — 10% off with code WONDERLANDComfrt — 15% offRove — Get 1,500 Free Miles

How are hotel AI employees and hotel software automation reshaping front-desk workload, guest messaging, and back-office efficiency?In this special Independent Hotel Show Miami episode of The Modern Hotelier, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Jonathan Lei, Co-Founder & CEO of withQ.Jonathan breaks down how withQ AI builds digital workforce solutions to tackle the ongoing hotel workforce shortage, handle AI guest communications across voice, SMS, and email, and optimize complex hotel operational workflows.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why hoteliers struggle with system fatigue and how hotel AI employees free up teams to focus on 5-star face-to-face guest care.How hotel voice AI manages incoming guest inquiries, customizes holiday/vacation packages, builds itineraries, and automates reservation flows.Why guest detection of hospitality AI has dropped from 70% to under 30%—and why travelers now prioritize speed over human interaction.How withQ built 70% of its customer base organically through industry trade show networking and client referrals.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tw_XnLlUneMThis episode is sponsored by withQ: https://withq.ai/ Links:Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiwei-lei/ withQ: https://withq.ai/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/334Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

Hotels just keep getting dirtier. Pro tip: Don't go barefoot in your room. Anna wore the same socks for 36 hours; Raven does not believe in slippers.  Maybe toe fungus would help him reconsider! It's allergy season! The changing of seasons has everyone everywhere sneezing, snotting and coughing. How much do you know about the history between blessing someone after a sneeze? You may be surprised! The MTA VMAs we're a blast from the past last night. With Snoop Dogg hosting, Madonna sweeping the awards and Nirvana accepting an award. Was there a time machine present? Speaking of the 90's, if you could bring anything back from the time, what would it be?  Anna couldn't have a good meal this weekend no matter how hard she tried. Producer Justin was disappointed by the attire of the attire at a memorial service he attended. What happened?! We're you mad sad or glad this weekend? Gary "King Pokémon" joins Anna and Raven to discuss the resurgence of collecting Pokémon cards. He has hundreds of thousands, even in the million dollars worth of cards! Are you looking to start collecting? Is it too late?  5 people, you can't say no to? Spoiler alert... you may not agree with the list. Madonna was ghosted by Sabrina carpenter (accidentally), which has people thinking... who can you not ever do that to!?  The Cheesecake Factories daughter? On Happy Hour Happenings with Producer Sophia, she spoke to potential micro nepo baby as well as an affair victim? Can it even be called that!?  Ella and Jack were just given an estimate of $17,000 to redo all their landscaping. Their backyard has looked like a jungle since they bought the house four years ago and she can't stand it anymore. He always says he'll take care of it, but it's trees that look dangerous and that might fall, overgrown shrubs everywhere and she's embarrassed about how it looks, especially because all the neighbors have their homes looking pristine. He says it's robbery to hire a landscaper and that's a ridiculous amount of money. The kids don't even play outside that often and who cares what the neighbors think, he'd rather spend that money on things they need like a savings account. What do you think?  Laurie has a chance to win $1,200! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

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This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Tucked into what appears to be a quiet corner of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, the Anderson Hotel carries a reputation that locals still speak about in hushed tones.Though the building has closed, reopened, and closed again over the years, stories surrounding the Anderson Hotel refuse to fade. What began as a seemingly ordinary hotel has become one of Kentucky's most unsettling paranormal locations, known for reports of violent encounters, unexplained disturbances, and a persistent sense that something remains behind.In this classic episode of The Grave Talks, we explore the troubled history of the Anderson Hotel and the chilling experiences that have followed it through decades of change. From its place in the town's past to the encounters that continue to define its reputation, this conversation examines why some locations never truly rest.This is a grounded look at a small town, a storied building, and the reasons many believe the Anderson Hotel will never completely close its doors to the unknown. #TheGraveTalks #AndersonHotel #HauntedKentucky #HauntedHotels #ParanormalHistory #RealHauntings #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOTucked into what appears to be a quiet corner of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, the Anderson Hotel carries a reputation that locals still speak about in hushed tones.Though the building has closed, reopened, and closed again over the years, stories surrounding the Anderson Hotel refuse to fade. What began as a seemingly ordinary hotel has become one of Kentucky's most unsettling paranormal locations, known for reports of violent encounters, unexplained disturbances, and a persistent sense that something remains behind.In this classic episode of The Grave Talks, we explore the troubled history of the Anderson Hotel and the chilling experiences that have followed it through decades of change. From its place in the town's past to the encounters that continue to define its reputation, this conversation examines why some locations never truly rest.This is a grounded look at a small town, a storied building, and the reasons many believe the Anderson Hotel will never completely close its doors to the unknown.#TheGraveTalks #AndersonHotel #HauntedKentucky #HauntedHotels #ParanormalHistory #RealHauntings #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

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Glenn Haussman talks with Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer at My Place Hotels, from the My Place Hotels of America conference about one of the biggest forces shaping hotel development right now: conversions. Brian explains why owners keep bringing conversion opportunities to My Place, how the company is expanding its development options, and how it protects the core My Place prototype while opening the door to more markets. They also get into guest demand, construction headwinds and why conversions are creating a bigger opportunity across extended stay. Watch to hear how My Place is approaching conversions, development growth and new opportunities for hotel owners. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.