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What is the balance between hospitality's business efforts and sustainability efforts? That's what Andrea Foster, EVP of Hospitality Development at MindClick, is here to talk about on the podcast. The conversation covers how sustainability initiatives can improve guest experiences and align with corporate values. Andrea discusses the importance of measuring sustainability, the impact of intentional design, and the benefits of MindClick's data-driven platform. With anecdotes from their own experiences and practical insights, Dan and Andrea illustrate how forward-thinking practices in the hospitality industry can create positive environmental and economic outcomes.Takeaways:Integrate sustainability into the core values and operations of your business. Audit and measure sustainability metrics to continually improve practices.Create one-pagers and marketing materials that highlight sustainability initiatives and share them with corporate travel buyers and event planners. Train front-line employees to articulate the sustainability story to guests.Explore opportunities for green financing and lower cost of capital. Use data to demonstrate the financial benefits of sustainability to shareholders and stakeholders.Capture demand by aligning with the values of specific demographics (e.g., millennials, Gen Z, female travelers).Foster a company culture that celebrates continuous improvement in sustainability efforts.Incorporate sustainability into the initial planning stages of new projects to avoid disruptive changes later. Set clear benchmarks and goals for sustainability efforts and track progress over time.Quote of the Show:“ We can achieve growth and achieve success and profitability and return on investment while also making decisions that are considerate, careful, respectful, and responsible. There is a way to do both.” - Andrea FosterLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakmfoster/ Website: https://www.mindclick.com/ Shout Outs:0:44 - Cornell University https://www.cornell.edu/ 0:45 - Boston University https://www.bu.edu/ 0:47 - Purdue University https://www.purdue.edu/ 0:49 - Miraval Resorts  https://www.miravalresorts.com/ 0:50 - CBRE https://www.cbre.com/services/property-types/hotels 0:51 - Marcus Hotels https://www.marcushotels.com/ 0:54 - AHLA Foundation https://www.ahlafoundation.org/ 4:33 - JoAnna Abrams https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannaabrams/ 9:05 - Marriott https://www.marriott.com/default.mi 11:53 - Bitty and Beau's Coffee https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/ 15:32 - Steve Jobs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs 19:58 - Metropolis Magazine https://metropolismag.com/ 39:51 - Ritz-Carlton https://www.ritzcarlton.com/ 47:14 - Hotel Marcel https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hvnsdup-hotel-marcel-new-haven/ 52:04 - Paul McElroy https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mcelroy-3387954a/ 52:05 - Highgate https://www.highgate.com/ 58:59 - Arne Sorenson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arne_Sorenson_(hotel_executive) 1:00:48 - Gloria Steinem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Steinem 1:08:38 - NYU Lodging Conference https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/jonathan-m--tisch-center-of-hospitality/international-hospitality-conference.html 

Dr. Janine Lee is an award-winning Learning and Development Leader with 20 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies. In her business life, she focuses on organizational effectiveness, strategy and operations, digital transformation, change management and Belonging. She's also known to the world as JetsetJanine, a food and travel content creator who has explored over 100 countries and eaten at over 100 Michelin-starred restaurants. As a food and travel influencer, she's partnered with top brands such as Delta Airlines, Visa, Hyatt, Marriott, Four Seasons, and Cirque Du Soleil, and many others.Janine has an MBA from UC Berkeley and a Doctorate of Education from USC. She's a certified executive coach, keynote speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor, published best-selling author, and a Lecturer at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.Learn more about Janine at janinelee.com, jetsetjanine.com, and on Instagram at @drjaninelee and @jetsetjanine.~Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand looking for a sounding board? Jessica helps executives, leaders, and founders like you gain clarity and lead bravely. As your trusted advisor and growth partner, I work with you to make the invisible visible and develop an action plan to fulfill your goals. For nearly two decades, Jessica led marketing teams, launched products, and grew businesses at places like Apple, the San Francisco Opera, Smule, and Magoosh. As an Ampersand in many facets, she knows personally what it's like to hold many roles simultaneously, to sit on the executive team, and to find fulfillment. With a BA in Music and a BS in Product Design from Stanford, coupled with an MBA from UC Berkeley and coach training from the Center for Executive Coaching, her unique mix of analytical & creative allows her to bring both depth and breadth of perspective into the coaching process.As a coach, Jessica works to champion you – the full, multifaceted you – so you can thrive.Visit ⁠jessicawan.com⁠ or BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠CreditsProduced and Hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

What determines value in your company? What should founders be asking themselves regarding pricing to determine value in their company? How do you know an effective negotiation strategy? On today's episode, Paul Watts welcomes back Sonia Dumas. Sonia is a selling strategist, entrepreneur, and co-author of The Market Ownership Method: 7 Proven Principles and One Profitable Plan for Higher ROI Clients. Sonia has worked with industry giants like Intuit, Investopedia, Starwood, and Marriott, just to name a few. Today she will discuss experience-based negation strategies and effective negation tactics. Outline of This Episode (0:00) Introduction to Sonia Dumas (1:15) The Difference Between Strategy and Tactics in Negotiation (4:45) Sonia's Most Effective Negotiation Strategy (9:55) Planning for Successful Negotiations (11:30) Managing Complex Sales: Simplify (13:00) Counteracting Aggressive Negotiation Tactics (15:00) The Top Three Negotiation Dos and Dont's Resources & People Mentioned The Market Ownership Method: 7 Proven Principles and One Profitable Plan for Higher ROI Clients Connect with Sonia Dumas Sonia Dumas - WOMEN Sales Pros Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter  Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

This week we'll lean about the "ultimate life hack", we'll gripe about how we're being Bonvoyed every which way, and we'll debate: is the points and miles game dead?(01:14) - Listeners respond to our "Points for the next generation" podcast Ep306 with some great life hacks...You can find our "Points for the next generation" podcast Ep306 here.(08:53) - Nick's schedule change storyRead more about Nick's schedule change story here.(16:17) - The Blackjack Apprenticeship PodcastFind our guest appearance on the Blackjack Apprenticeship podcast "AP Life Skills: Maximizing Your Edge with Credit Card Rewards" on Spotify here or on Apple Podcasts here...(17:43) - Hilton 200K awards: See: Hashing out Hilton's Devaluation | Coffee Break Ep56 | 5-20-25 here(18:45) - Bonvoyed: Marriott elites shouldn't expect suites(22:02) - Marriott's Dearborn Inn Autograph Collection: No free breakfast for Platinum ElitesRead more about this here.(25:16) - Citi Strata Premier, Prestige cashout drops to 0.75 (but with easy work-around)(27:46) - Bilt: Reducing all non-Bilt cards to 0.5 pts/dollar (like Amex) when paying rent starting 6/21(31:21) - St Pancras Chambers Club permanently closed(33:57) - Virgin Atlantic award sale: Only 4,800 points to fly to/from UK through September 2025(38:50) - Air France / KLM Flying Blue cuts redemption rates for 2026 Delta flights(41:29) - Easy Money w/ ShopBack portalLearn more about our Shopback portal promo here: https://frequentmiler.com/shopback-portal-promo-for-frequent-miler-readers-20-signup-bonus-20-when-spending-20-in-may/(45:43) - New Kimpton Secret Password: “Social Sent Me”Main Event: The end of the points & miles game?(47:50) - Doomsday Events(50:15) - On the other hand, welcome bonuses higher than ever(51:58) - Category bonuses higher than ever(54:00) - More opportunities for transferable points than ever before(57:02) - Transfer bonuses very common(59:27) - New award sweet-spots keep popping up all the time(1:03:10) - Great tools make it easier to find awards(1:10:09) - Valuable promotions pop up randomly(1:17:45) - Do devaluations like Hilton's feel like a bigger deal to non-bloggers (who maybe have fewer points?)Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

What happens when two childhood friends trade finance careers for a crack at building the next great American hotel brand? You get Trailborn. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Weiss and Ben Weinberg, co-founders and co-CEOs of Trailborn — a vertically integrated hospitality brand reimagining what it means to travel to America's most iconic outdoor destinations. Mike and Ben didn't just set out to build better hotels — they're building an experience-driven brand from the ground up, one that actually reflects how modern travelers want to explore the wild. We unpack the white space they saw in markets like Mendocino, Wrightsville Beach, and Highlands, why they chose the “harder path” of vertical integration, and what it really takes to operate with excellence in places that don't always show up on institutional investors' maps. You'll also hear: Why building brand and operating company and real estate platform was a bet they were willing to lose sleep over How their new partnership with Marriott gives Trailborn scale — without sacrificing soul The early seeds of personalization in hospitality — and how Trailborn plans to lead with both human intuition and machine intelligence Why AI won't replace great service — but it might finally deliver on it This one's for the founders, the place-makers, and anyone who's ever tried to do something the “harder, but better” way. Learn more about Trailborn Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance. 

Bill is a world-renowned keynote speaker, business owner, and partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP). Over the last 30 years, he's worked with leaders and high-pressure performers around the world — from the U.S. military and Olympic athletes to executives at global organizations like IBM, Marriott and Rolls Royce. As a partner at IHHP — one of Profit Magazine's fastest 100 growing companies — Bill has access to insights gained from monthly surveys of 40,000 people. Years of studying how people perform under pressure has led him to formulate a radical new method for building high-performing leadership teams, which he explores in his upcoming book The Last 8%.

In today's episode we'll talk about how you can still book Emirate first class awards, we'll discuss Spirit Airlines is going premium, and we'll look at how you can prepare your kids for points and miles.(01:29) - Does anyone else feel like American Express' customer service is above and beyond the rest?(09:33) - Chase Instacart benefits on many cards(17:07) - Buy Marriott Points for as low as 0.89 cents each (or maybe lower)Read more about buying Marriott points here.(23:33) - Emirates restricting first class availability to elite members from 5/12/25(24:14) - Read about booking Emirates first class with Qantas or Air Canada miles here.(27:43) - Too good to last: Rakuten stops offering rewards for Chase cards(30:08) - Japan Airlines added as a new Bilt transfer partner(32:23) - Combined Alaska/Hawaiian loyalty program now expected in August(38:31) - Spirit updatesMain Event: Points for the next generation(47:57) - Sign up for airline accounts to earn miles now(57:39) - How do you track all these accounts?(1:04:29) - Help them build credit history(1:10:13) - Help them build college savingsRead more about earning miles for college savings here.Or find the best options for buying Gift of College gift cards here.(01:18:52) - See our Plastiq guide here.(1:22:15) - Help them build rewards balances & let them help you build yours(1:23:06) - Help them build their credit card collection(01:34:37) - Learn more about Travel Freely here: https://frequentmiler.com/take-the-stress-out-of-credit-card-bonus-hunting-travel-freely/(1:39:08) - Why isn't anyone talking about the Accor Signature Annual Membership given their airline transfer partners (many with a 1:1 ratio)?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

ABOUT CLAIRE CODER:BIO: Claire Coder (Forbes 30under30) is a 28-year-old Thiel Fellow and founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. On a mission to make the world better for people with periods, Aunt Flow stocks public bathrooms with freely accessible tampons and pads. Through Claire's leadership, Aunt Flow launched patented tampon & pad dispensers in 60k+ bathrooms and raised $17m+ in venture capital. Coder launched her first company at age 16, designed a bag for Vera Bradley that sold out in 24 hours, and has her own line of GIFs. After getting her period in public without the supplies she needed, at 18 years old, Claire dedicated her life to developing a solution to ensure businesses and schools can sustainably provide quality period products for free in public bathrooms. Since 2016, Aunt Flow has worked with thousands of businesses and schools, including organizations like Google, Princeton University, Netflix, and 30+ professional sports stadiums, to offer freely accessible period product dispensers, filled with organic cotton tampons and pads. Aunt Flow has donated over 7 million organic cotton tampons and pads to menstruators in need since 2021. Claire's ultimate goal in life is for any menstruator to walk into any bathroom and never need to worry if they start their period, because Aunt Flow period products are freely available!Claire's story has been featured in TeenVogue, Forbes, Fortune, and she starred in TLC's Girl Starter Season 1. Claire speaks regularly surrounding her advocacy work, starting a social enterprise and journey as a female founder. For more information, please visit LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairecoder/ Websites:clairecoder.com (Personal)goauntflow.com (Company)SHOW INTROWelcome to the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast.EPISODE 78 … and my conversation with Claire Coder the Founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. On the podcast our dynamic dialogues based on our acronym DATA - design, architecture, technology, and the arts crosses over disciplines but maintains a common thread of people who are passionate about the world we live in and human's influence on it, the ways we craft the built environment to maximize human experience, increasing our understanding of human behavior and searching for the New Possible.    The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD Magazine part of the Smartwork Media family of brands.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. The IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing the discourse forward on what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.orgWhen Claire Coder was 18 years old she was at an event and she used a public restroom. While there, she discovered that she had unexpectedly started her period. And… she didn't have a quarter. Why she would have needed a quarter and what happened as a result of not having one is the subject of an exceptional entrepreneurial trajectory that has changed woman's public bathrooms around the country.We'll get to all of that in a moment but first though, a few thoughts…                 *                                  *                                  *What if you had an amazing idea that you knew was a no-brainer, an idea that provided something deeply necessary, but it seemed that everyone had overlooked it.What if you had a moment of insight from a personal experience that chartered out a clear path for providing a product and service that seemed to satisfy the deeply under met needs of more than 50% of the population?And what if when you took this moment of clear mental insight to a group of venture capitalists explaining that this was not just an idea that would not only satisfy a certain customer need but that could be an extraordinarily profitable business operation but when you asked for their involvement, they simply said… “NO”.And what if you heard “NO” 86 times when trying to get people interested in supporting your idea. Would you give up? Would you have already given up after the 1st or 10th or 50th “NO”? And what if you happened to be an 18-year-old young woman with this vision and enthusiasm and the subject of your VC pitches dealt with menstruation and woman's public bathrooms... How far do you think that would have gotten you?I could focus in on this intro by talking about the thing that we don't talk about, at least as a guy I can't imagine me and my guy friends would have ever talked about…as a teen, young man or frankly even today.Which is to say… women and monthly periods. I could focus in on this somewhat taboo subject of a naturally occurring bodily function that we somehow sweep under the social discourse carpet, despite that more than 50% of the population has one every single month. Or I could talk about the strange discomfort that comes up because somehow, we've made this discussion something to be ashamed about or talked only about between mothers and grandmothers and their daughters. The strange irony here is that the other 49.53% of the North American population will end up living with, perhaps marrying and having children with the 50+ percent of the population who has their period every single month and yet, we'd prefer not to talk about it…But, if I did focus on those subjects, which by the way are not unimportant to talk about, it would potential we derail another story about a passion for entrepreneurship and the overwhelming need to address the needs of a population who are wholly unserved.It takes a lot of guts to be an entrepreneur. Being an entrepreneur is not easy. In fact, there are a lot of people who would say you'd simply have a few screws loose to actually want to be an entrepreneur.It's highly risky and you carry an extraordinary amount of responsibility. Everything from fundraising and decision-making, planning operations, accepting both successes and failures.When the entire enterprise is your baby, and relies on you as the key driver of the big idea, it can be incredibly emotionally taxing. The working hours can be extraordinary too. If we think that an average work week is neatly packed into 40 hours, an entrepreneur may end up spending twice or maybe even three times that amount in trying to get their business off the ground...and there's constant pressure to keep on pushing forward. One success does not necessarily guarantee the next and so there's this cycle of continuing to push and to make forward strides create product extensions and to expand the brand footprint that is unrelenting. This is especially true if folks have lent you money to get your big idea off the ground.There's also a great degree of isolation that can emerge on the entrepreneurial path. You, and often you alone, are focused on birthing your brainchild, developing it and bringing it to market. This ‘child rearing', if you will, often happens in times of extraordinary uncertainty and ambiguity. In the current state of the world we live in today, ambiguity is the name of the game. What with the pace of change exponentially increasing, government shifting the rules of the game with tariffs and regulations, funding cuts and banning more that 250 words that according to PEN AMERICA are no longer considered acceptable including:advocacy, abortion, all-inclusive, biologically female, community equity, DEI, female, inclusive, sex, sexuality, vulnerable populations, and woman or women, just to name a few. So if your big idea is squarely focused on women, menstruation and period products, I would imagine it's tricky.So, this means that you have to be built for understanding the pace of change the ability to flex and move and be resilient when things don't happen to go your way. Like for example if you are launching a new product line and a COVID pandemic hits that effectively shuts your business down.You could stop and pack up shop and be done or you could be resilient and change direction asking ‘what do people need right now?, and turn what you thought was going to be a business into a completely different thing that was not at all what you had planned in the 1st place.As an entrepreneur, you also have to wear many hats. You are at the same time the company owner, marketing and sales rep. You're dealing with HR issues, product design and materials sourcing and assortment planning.You're often doing customer service and trying to keep them satisfied while dealing with shipments that go missing or supply chains that get disrupted, because of say tariffs, for example, when your products were coming from out of the country and all of a sudden now they are more expensive than you had anticipated.And you have to be good, I mean really good, at dealing with rejection and failure.Most entrepreneurs face repeated setbacks, investor rejections, failed launches or people who just don't get what you're trying to deliver - or straight out don't like what you're trying to deliver - and reject your product and actively work against you to shut you down.Resilience and a sense of purpose when faced with strong headwinds is an absolutely essential feature of being an entrepreneur.You want to become an entrepreneur? Then you had better show up at the game with a load of mad skills so that you can weather the multiple impending storms.Now… don't get me wrong, it's not all doom and gloom. It's not all uphill struggles like Sisyphus pushing a rock up a hill only to have it roll back down again.Entrepreneurship can be incredibly rewarding. It can bring something that you are passionate about into the world. Maybe it's something that had never existed before. Maybe it satisfies the need that is self-evident but others just haven't seen it yet. But to play in the arena of entrepreneurship you need to be able to recover from failures and keep moving forward regardless of whatever the setbacks were.Because they are inevitable.No one skates happily through entrepreneurship and starting a company without stuff just going off the rails from time to time. And that requires an amazing amount of intrinsic motivation and drive. You've got to be able to get up every morning and go get it. And you've got to be able to get up and do it without anyone behind you saying ‘go team go” pushing you to do it every single day.You might need an accountability buddy. That would be good.  But in the absence of that person or group, you need to be able to be incredibly disciplined and willing to get back in the ring every day.You also have to have a certain level of risk tolerance. In fact, I would say you probably have to have a very high level of risk tolerance. No one in the entrepreneurial world makes it by being a wallflower; by being risk adverse and not wanting to step out into traffic and navigate all of the oncoming traffic.And while dancing your way through the crosswalk in oncoming traffic, you have to be pretty flexible and be willing to pivot in an oftentimes volatile environment. You also have to believe in your vision and have a well-crafted strategy to get you to the top of the mountain.Successful entrepreneurs can generally see a much bigger picture than other people. They see opportunities where others simply see closed doors and that often means when hearing “no” you don't implode like the Wicked Witch of the West when water was thrown on her, but you ask questions. Not just questions about ‘why?' but also ‘why not?'.You have to be conspicuously curious and have a compulsion to keep on asking questions, never being satisfied with the status quo.Your interpersonal skills also have to be incredibly well honed. You have to be good at networking, slapping backs, shaking hands and making people feel like they're the only people in the room who matter to you. You've got to be good at networking and pitching and you have to be an incredibly good leader which suggests that you have to be an effective communicator and be emotionally tapped in. Your EQ, as well as your IQ, has to be highly tuned.You have to carry a certain level of confidence without being arrogant.You have to believe in your ideas while staying open to feedback; weeding out what is good commentary and bad commentary.…what allows you to maintain a connection to your brand story and the products or services you believe need to be brought to market while at the same time always finding a balance between taking in what people say as constructive criticism and dismissing other commentary that doesn't seem to fit or takes you off track and away from your vision.And all of this brings us to the story of Claire Coder who at 18 years old goes into a public bathroom at an event and discovers she started her period.In an effort to have period products that met her in her moment of need, she goes to a dispenser on the wall and discovers that in order to get a tampon or pad she has to have quarter and who really carries quarters around in their pocket anymore?  At that moment Claire is faced with accepting the only option available which is to go to the free roll of toilet paper on the bathroom stall and create a makeshift tampon.At that moment Claire decides that if toilet paper and paper towel are offered at no cost in public bathrooms why should tampons and pads cost $0.25.? and why is it that the box on the wall, that has likely been there for decades and that may likely not work in any case, an acceptable solution?Claire Coder was selected as one of Forbes 30under30 and is the 28-year-old founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. On a mission to make the world better for people with periods, Aunt Flow stocks public bathrooms with freely accessible tampons and pads. Through Claire's leadership, Aunt Flow launched patented tampon & pad dispensers in 60k+ bathrooms, 150 universities, 600 schools, 28 Fortune 500 company's offices and raised $17m+ in venture capital.After getting her period in public without the supplies she needed, at 18 years old, Claire dedicated her life to developing a solution to ensure businesses and schools can sustainably provide quality period products for free in public bathrooms.Since 2016, Aunt Flow has worked with thousands of businesses and schools, including organizations like Google, Princeton University, Netflix, and 30+ professional sports stadiums, to offer freely accessible period product dispensers, filled with organic cotton tampons and pads. Aunt Flow has donated over 7 million organic cotton tampons and pads to menstruators in need since 2021. Claire's ultimate goal in life is for any menstruator to walk into any bathroom and never need to worry if they start their period, because Aunt Flow period products are freely available! Claire Coder was the opening keynote presenter at SHOP Marketplace 2025 and I caught up with her after her presentation to have a chat…ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites:  https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com.  The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

The 6th-annual Vision Northwest North Carolina economic development summit is just around the corner and will feature a visit and remarks from North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt. On this week's Mind Your Business, we set the context for the discussion and preview some of the presentations and panels.Much has been discussed about tourism trends in the High County over recent days. We'll visit with Tara Brossa, General Manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites and Courtyard by Marriott of Boone and get her take on tourism traffic and what is driving visitors to the High Country. We'll also get some perspective on how visitors impact jobs and wages for local hospitality workers.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday morning at 9AM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show

Welcome back to another Tuesday Hosting Hotline! Today's question comes from Sarah in Redwood, Mississippi, who's been crushing it with over 30 stays in just six months. She's asking something we hear all the time: What sheets actually hold up in short-term rentals? She's tried cotton, poly, bamboo—and still ends up with wrinkled, snagged bedding and lint rollers in hand.We're breaking it all down:– Why the problem might start with your washer, dryer, or water quality, not the sheets themselves– The detergents and laundering tools that could be making things worse– Our go-to hospitality-grade sheet brands (including those used in Hilton and Marriott properties)– What standard hotels do differently to fight lint, hair, and wrinkles– Why the “easy button” doesn't exist—and what realistic SOPs can make your beds shine– Why lint rolling will always be part of the job– The truth about cotton vs. poly blend sheets and how to reduce wrinkles– Why your sheets might be fine—but your expectations need to be aligned with professional standardsIf you've ever wondered what linens last longest, look best, and still feel good for your guests, this episode is for you.RESOURCES:Try California Design Den's STR programRequest samples and join their free host program: https://www.jotform.com/form/240328613238150Shop Standard Textile via HostGPOJoin to access hospitality-grade bedding, towels, and more: https://public.hostgpo.com/presignup.html?key=tfv&utm_source=tfv&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliateSubscribe to our YouTube Channel | Top 10 Amazon Cleaning Must-Haves for Your AirbnbMentioned in this episode:Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!Make More Money This Year | Join our LIVE Workshop!Proper Insurance | Book Your Risk Assessment Today

In this episode, Pam shares her full itinerary from her recent return to Thailand—a dream trip she's been wanting to repeat since her very first adventure on points and miles years ago. From business-class flights on Singapore Airlines, to luxury stays at the Conrad, Ritz-Carlton, and Banyan Tree—and of course, daily massages for $12—Pam takes us through every high (and low!) of the trip. How Pam Booked Her Flights The trip started with a Thrifty Traveler Premium alert: saver award space on Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to Bangkok. Pam positioned to SFO from Denver and visited the Polaris Lounge before the long-haul flight—cookie skillets included!  Stop #1: Koh Samui – The Conrad vs. The Ritz-Carlton Pam's first two nights were spent at the Conrad Koh Samui, booked with Hilton free-night certificates.  Next, she moved to the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, using two Marriott free-night certificates.  So which luxury resort won Pam over? Listen to find out what Pam loved about the Conrad that made it the winner over the Ritz-Carlton. Stop #2: Krabi – Luxury, Views, and Boat Tours Next up was Krabi, where Pam and her crew splurged on a paid stay at the Banyan Tree Krabi. This peaceful resort had amazing views, but the food was disappointing. It provided a great base for day trips to Hong Island, Railay Beach, and the Phi Phi Islands.  And with massages available nearby from $12 to $30/hour, Pam was in heaven! Final Nights: Park Hyatt Bangkok & Grand Hyatt SFO Before flying home, Pam spent one night at the Park Hyatt Bangkok, booked for 25,000 Hyatt points. She raved about the architecture, location, outstanding food, and luxurious vibe—and she can't wait to go back. Then Pam stayed one night at the Grand Hyatt SFO, an airport hotel she loves for its breakfast and convenience—even though it's now in the same category as the Park Hyatt Bangkok! Pam's take? Thailand is one of the most affordable and rewarding destinations you can book with points and miles. Use airline miles to get there, pay cash or use points for luxury stays, and save room in your budget for daily massages!

In this episode, HR Daily Advisor Content Director Erika Randall catches up with the delightful Ben Eubanks, author and Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, at SPARK HR 2025 in Disney Springs. Eubanks' research includes surveying thousands of workers each year to understand the latest workplace trends. In this podcast, Randall and Eubanks have a lively chat about Eubanks' books, the workshops he led at SPARK, and how to help HR leaders solve workplace issues using “innovation sprints.” Eubanks' books include: Artificial Intelligence for HR: Use AI to Support and Develop a Successful Workforce Talent Scarcity: How to Hire and Retain a Shrinking Workforce Payroll Promise: Trust, Not Just Transactions Did you miss SPARK HR this spring? Not to worry! Join us live in San Antonio at SPARK TALENT 2025 and get practical strategies focusing on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and AI-driven processes! Discover proven solutions from top HR thought leaders from PepsiCo, Walmart, Staples, The Coca-Cola Company, Marriott, and GE HealthCare, and get ready to adapt your talent strategy for the future.

In this exciting episode of The Investor Impact: Power Talks, Vinney Chopra reveals how one mid-tier hotel turned into a $6 million success story—and why he's doubling down on hospitality in 2025. From a Wyndham Garden acquisition to an upcoming hotel that could be bought at just 4x revenue, Vinney lays out the exact strategies behind these powerful plays.   Vinney dives deep into the stability, flexibility, and scalability of hotel investments compared to short-term rentals like Airbnb. Backed by global brands like Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, these mid-tier hotels are becoming investor favorites due to their consistent demand, strong RevPAR growth, and post-pandemic recovery.  

Revolutionizing Healthcare: CrowdHealth's Alternative to Traditional Insurance Joincrowdhealth.com About the Guest(s): Andy Schoonover, an innovative entrepreneur and former executive, has made significant strides in redefining the healthcare landscape. With a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia, Andy gained extensive experience at Host Marriott Corporation, managing over $1.5 billion in transactions. His entrepreneurial journey flourished at Stanford Business School, leading to the co-founding of Blue Canyon Capital, where he achieved a tenfold return on acquisition. As the founder of CrowdHealth, Andy is committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone. CrowdHealth empowers individuals to navigate medical expenses more efficiently, save significantly on healthcare costs, and access superior care. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss sits down with Andy Schoonover, the founder of CrowdHealth, to explore his groundbreaking approach to transforming the healthcare system. Andy shares his journey from managing substantial transactions at Marriott to co-founding Blue Canyon Capital and, ultimately, establishing CrowdHealth. He discusses his company's innovative business model, which aims to eliminate traditional health insurance, allowing individuals to pay doctors directly and avoid bureaucratic obstacles. The conversation dives deep into the mechanisms of CrowdHealth, emphasizing how it empowers its community members by reducing healthcare costs through direct payment and negotiation of medical bills. This alternative model retains transparency by letting members see where their contributions are going and fosters a supportive community that shares the financial burden of medical expenses. With over 10,000 participants actively engaging in funding each other's healthcare needs, CrowdHealth has successfully created an enticing alternative to the complex and often frustrating world of health insurance. Key Takeaways: Breaking the Health Insurance Model: CrowdHealth provides an alternative by allowing direct payments to doctors, bypassing middlemen and reducing costs. Community Funding: Members contribute $55 monthly and are occasionally asked to donate up to an additional $140 to help others in the community with significant medical expenses. Cost Savings: On average, members save 40-50% compared to traditional health insurance, demonstrating the financial efficacy of this model. No Network Restrictions: Members have the freedom to choose any healthcare provider, facilitating access to alternative and traditional medical care alike. Incentives for Healthy Living: CrowdHealth offers discounts to those maintaining healthy lifestyles, similar to premium reductions for safe drivers in car insurance policies. Notable Quotes: "We're trying to ditch health insurance. We're trying to give people a real alternative to health insurance." – Andy "When you get your care and then don't worry about the price later until you get something in the mail. And you hope the health insurance plan is gonna pay for it." – Andy "200,000 families last year went bankrupt due to a medical expense, even though they had health insurance." – Andy "If you have the buyer of a service and the seller of the same service both wanting the price to go up… the price is gonna go up." – Andy "We can find you a really good [doctor] at a really reasonable price." – Andy

A full interview with Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Mason Marriott on winning a Pitcher of the Week award for High-A Hillsboro. We also catch up on his offseason and what hits first spring training was like as a pro.

¡Arriba, arriba! Diese Woche geht's nach Mexiko – genauer gesagt nach Cancún ins neue Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort. Jenny und Malte erzählen von tropischen Temperaturen, riesigen Pools, einem Grizzly-tauglichen Bett und allem, was ein XXL-Urlaub so braucht. Mit dabei: reisen EXCLUSIV-Redakteur Harald mit seinen Erlebnissen vor Ort.

Six Flags/Cedar Fair's first post-merger casualty is Six Flags America, erasing 70 full-time and 700 seasonal jobs and $3.5 million in local tax revenue—freeing capital for “marquee” investments elsewhere. At the same time, Marriott's Gaylord resorts are turning their glass atriums into mini-comic-cons with a DC-branded summer slate, headlined by a 17,500-sq-ft lantern trail of 24-ft heroes, to lure families who might skip a theme-park trip. Philip and Scott ask whether strategic portfolio pruning and shoulder-season IP pivots are the new survival play as rising rates have already killed Sacramento's planned $300 million Elk Grove zoo. Listen for the implications—and catch the gloves-off bonus chat on Patreon.

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 17 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Plane tickets are getting cheaperAir passenger demand grows in MarchInbound US Business Travel steadyHilton sees that SMEs are resilientJetBlue negotiates partnership with United AirlinesAmerican sues JetBlueMarriott acquires citizenMSabre sells hospitality businessDelta partners with UberEtihad & China Eastern to JVDelta & Latam add Argentina to JVUnited opens expanded Polaris at O'HareEtihad launches Etihad for BusinessSouthwest to rebrand fare bundlesSingapore Airlines partners with OpenAISabre adds Iberia NDC ContentAmadeus to distribute Frontier NDC contentYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Google is now allowing ads from travel companies to appear in generative AI search results, with startups like iAsk showing sponsored links from brands such as Tripadvisor and American Airlines. Meanwhile, Disney announced plans to build its first Middle Eastern theme park in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, with the project being designed and financed in collaboration with government-backed developer Miral. Lastly, the Trump campaign spent over $4.76 million on lodging during the 2024 election, favoring Hilton and Marriott properties over other hotel brands. Google Places Travel Ads in Startup AI Search Engine Results How Much the Trump Campaign Spent on Hotels — and Where Staffers Stayed Disney Picks Abu Dhabi for Its First Middle East Theme Park 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.

This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy, Steve Turk, and guest host Alexi Huntley Khajavi dive into the top stories shaping hospitality. They discuss Marriott Hotels's acquisition of citizenM hotels and the recent wave of hotel layoffs in Las Vegas, highlighting how automation and shifting service models are redefining the workforce. Hyatt's CEO signals softening booking trends, while in travel, Southwest debuts fare bundles to boost value, and travelers face mounting confusion around the looming Real ID deadline. Tune in for analysis, industry shifts, and what it all means for hospitality's future. ---- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good Morning Hospitality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hospitality.FM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠order here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodMorningHospitality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriott has lowered its full-year forecast due to weakening demand in the U.S., despite strong international performance and double-digit revenue growth in India and Japan. In a separate development, Skift highlights ten influential women in the Asia-Pacific travel industry ahead of its upcoming Asia Forum, spotlighting leaders from Hilton, Klook, and Indonesia's aviation sector. Meanwhile, Hilton is planning a major expansion in India, aiming to grow its hotel count tenfold over the next decade with a focus on the middle class and the introduction of five new brands. Asia's Women Leading the Travel Transformation Hilton CEO's 10x Plan for India: 30 Hotels Today, 300 in a Decade Marriott Trims Outlook on 'Softer' U.S. Demand But Sees Strength Internationally 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.

This week, we're focusing on the cybersecurity risks tied to privileged accounts — the high-level access that IT professionals and admins hold. From major breaches at Marriott and Uber to lesser-known takedowns through personal Gmail accounts, attackers are targeting the people with the most access. We cover why multi-factor authentication (MFA) is non-negotiable for these accounts, the importance of bifurcated access, and why knowing every admin account in your ecosystem is step one. If you're managing systems, data, or SAAS platforms, this episode is a wake-up call to lock down your digital kingdom.Pick up your copy of Cyber Rants on Amazon.Looking to take your Cyber Security to the next level? Visit us at www.silentsector.com. Be sure to rate the podcast, leave us a review, and subscribe!

Valerie Hope (she/her), CEO, Connect to Joy, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This wee,k our conversation is about Accessible Scandinavian Style, Longer Refills, Cooling Off Hot Flashes, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Accessible Scandinavian StyleLonger Refills, Shorter BarriersCooling Off Hot FlashesMarriott Stays Firm Against DEI DroughtTrailblazer Swings New LeagueGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Go see the film Sinners in theatres. Yes, it's a vampire film and it earns its rating, but it's also full of subtext and lots of symbolism, which you should read up on after the fact.Valerie's GVTG: Feeling overwhelmed? Learn how to give yourself a mental reset by watching this video of Valerie's on Instagram.Read the Stories.Connect with Valerie Hope.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

In today's episode, we'll talk about why we like the Rakuten shopping portal and also discuss a great new trick Rakuten has up its sleeve...(00:42) - What is a shopping portal?(01:15) - Choose cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points (must link Amex card)(02:55) - Great refer-a-friend promos ($40/4K)(04:08) - Frequent 10x, 15x, 20x promotions(04:43) - Portal includes travel sites like IHG, Marriott, Choice, Hertz, Avis, Expedia, some airlines(05:13) - Double dip with hotel / car rewards / airline miles etc.(06:38) - In-store offers(07:08) - NEW: read about new Rakuten credit card bonuses here.(10:26) - Our Rakuten referral links:Nick's Referral LinkGreg's Referral LinkStephen's Referral LinkTim's Referral Link

Dr. Haley Perlus (@drhaleyperlus) is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers apply the mental strategies of elite athletes to reach peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and certifications in coaching, fitness, and nutrition, she transforms high-stress environments into arenas for success. A former high level ski racer, her expertise has been sought after by top athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and top executives looking to master mental resilience, sustain focus under pressure, and turn obstacles into opportunities.  She is the author of Personal Podium: How to Use Your Mind to Maximize Your Potential, which distills the psychological strategies of world-class performers into practical techniques for business and personal growth. Her insights have been featured on Oprah, ESPN, Thrive Magazine, and Beachbody, and she has spoken for companies such as Marriott and Starbucks. In our chat today, we discuss how so many important psychological qualities are skills that can be developed, how to show yourself grace in the process without letting yoruself off the hook, and so much more. Connect with her at www.DrHaleyPerlus.com.  BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John, Jerry or both come to your school, club or coaching event? We are booking Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 events, please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to set up an introductory call. BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. Now, we have organized it all for you, with areas for coaches, parents and even athletes to find materials to help compete better, and put some more play back in playing ball. Clubs please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com for pricing.  PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will be granted a Premium Changing the Game Project Membership, where you will have access to every course, interview and blog post we have created organized by topic from coaches to parents to athletes. Thank you for all your support these past eight years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

What role does media play in hospitality? This episode welcomes media expert and Owner of Cali BBQ, Shawn Walchef. Shawn discusses his journey from creating award-winning barbecue restaurants in San Diego to building a successful media platform. He shares insights on the importance of hospitality, storytelling, and the role of time in perfecting one's craft. Shawn also offers practical advice on leveraging digital media to build and grow a business, emphasizing the need to create consistent content and the power of being a curious and compassionate host. This episode is a must-watch for those looking to embrace their media presence.Takeaways: Every business should think of itself as a media company. Start by creating long-form content, such as a podcast or YouTube channel, to share your story and connect with your audience.If you're starting a podcast, commit to a regular schedule. For example, publishing every week without fail can build discipline and ensure you develop a reliable content stream.Leverage multiple social media platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to share your content. Different platforms allow you to reach different segments of your audience.Curiosity is a driving force in hospitality. Engage with people by asking questions and showing genuine interest in their stories. This approach can deepen relationships and loyalty.Adopt a mindset of rapid experimentation. Try new technologies and media quickly. If you fail, you'll learn faster and can adjust your strategies accordingly.Find your "anchor tenant" or main partner that can lend credibility to your initiatives and help you attract more opportunities and partnerships.Listen to your audience and adjust your content strategy based on their feedback. This responsiveness can foster loyalty and better meet the needs of your listeners or viewers.Quote of the Show:“ The better that we get at our craft, the deeper the connections we make, both at our restaurants in real life, in our community, and online.” - Shawn WalchefLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Website: https://betheshow.media/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnpwalchef/ Shout Outs:0:41 - Toast https://pos.toasttab.com/ 0:42 - Entrepreneur Media https://www.entrepreneur.com/ 3:20 - Canterbury Tales https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canterbury_Tales 7:21 - Rado https://www.linkedin.com/in/radoivanov/ 7:23 - Marriott https://www.marriott.com/default.mi 9:39 - The Harvest https://www.amazon.com/Harvest-Bulgarian-Wealthy-Jolla-California/dp/1593302312 21:06 - YPO https://www.ypo.org/ 22:49 - Entrepreneurs' Organization https://eonetwork.org/ 28:15 - Pennsylvania State University https://www.psu.edu/ 32:59 - Malcolm Gladwell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Gladwell 33:17 - The Beatles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles 34:31 - Bo Burlingham https://boburlingham.com/about-bo/ 34:34 - Small Giants https://www.amazon.com/s?k=small+giants+book&adgrpid=1333708168067507&hvadid=83356831320179&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=104764&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83357101759371%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=24658_10677455&mcid=7a177b91d24a3c459e23975de93a8c7c&msclkid=0715b194226a1581950ed985139a43a1&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_71wu97gg72_e 34:46 - Annie DiFranco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ani_DiFranco 46:30 - Digital Hospitality https://www.digitalhospitality.com/ 47:41 - Family Style https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9aOArcA5Ia6KBNpggZJqQmrtw_lNkGqe 47:54 - Greg Majeski / Room for Seconds https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnoDJBRl8k--uSzQfVFpLeiJmqjzQIfFq 48:53 - Field of Dreams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_of_Dreams 50:01 - Kevin Costner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Costner 

Episode 57: Show Notes. Sometimes you just need to do some travel banter! And who better to do it with than TravelZork Travel's Michael Trager? In today's conversation, we discuss our recent travel experiences and dig into the nitty gritty of points, upgrades, flight paths, and so much more. To kick things off, we hear all about Michael's recent trip to Madrid and the benefits of American Airlines' ConciergeKey status, which Michael has access to thanks to his wife, Ellen! We then discuss optimal flight paths to Europe from different parts of the US, why JetBlue is on the naughty list this week, and how to optimize your next trip to Vegas. Next, we explore the flagship lounge and dining experience on different airlines, before discussing why it sometimes makes sense to pay for travel (because you can't do everything on points) and the exceptional cases where we break our own rules. We also dive into Marriott points and benefits, including getting the fifth night free, the challenges of hotel hopping, and the importance of a positive arrival experience; especially if you have your family in tow. Finally, Michael tells us the essential details and updates for ZorkFest 2025, including the festival's four-star accommodation, their new miles and points labs, their epic foodie and beverage dining experience, the speakers they have lined up, and much more. Be sure to tune in to hear the full scope of our travel banter conversation with Michael Trager! Key Points From This Episode: [00:00:49] Introducing TravelZork Travel's Michael Trager. [00:03:17] All the details of Michael's visit to Madrid. [00:06:00] The benefits of having ConciergeKey status. [00:12:07] Debating the value of a premium economy cabin. [00:16:09] Optimizing your flight from different parts of the US to Europe. [00:21:09] Reasons why JetBlue is on the Naughty list this week. [00:29:43] Why is Michael saying farewell to his trip to Greece this summer. [00:31:26] Getting special awards and upgrades with American Airlines. [00:34:17] Key considerations for optimizing your trip to Vegas. [00:35:17] Getting access to the flagship lounge and dining. [00:41:38] Words of appreciation for connoisseur classes. [00:44:26] How to balance point accumulation and spending. [00:49:31] Tips for navigating Marriott points and benefits, including fifth night free. [00:53:49] The challenges of hotel hopping and the benefits of a good arrival experience. [00:58:18] Our thoughts on The White Lotus and tourism. [00:59:46] Getting information right in travel content. [01:01:43] Your guide to a positive arrival experience. [01:09:42] Details and Updates for ZorkFest 2025. [01:15:24] ZorkFest events: dining, live podcasting, master classes, hotel bookings, and private gaming experiences. [01:18:03] The speaking lineup you can expect from this year's ZorkFest. [01:20:22] Booking, tickets, and hotel information. [01:22:12] What makes ZorkFest such a unique, unmissable event. [01:25:16] Lessons you can expect to learn on casino loyalty and risk management. [01:36:11] Why Michael refers to himself as an American Airlines fanboy. [01:40:52] Where you can find Michael online. [01:43:07] Parting words for today's travel banter. Quotes: “The amount of trouble to position to JFK and then to leave, like, three, four, five, six, hours between the flight to then get a lie flat seat for a flight that maybe is six hours of which maybe, if all of the stars align, you get four hours of sleep. And that's like, if you're really lucky.” — Michael Trager [17:33] “JetBlue is on my very naughty list, really naughty list this week.” — Michael Trager [21:19] “That has been a thread or a mantra on this podcast, ‘book the flight or book the room you want'.” — @tmount [56:29] “When you hit the ground, that's going to set the tone for your entire trip.” — @tmount [56:57] “Nothing's gonna be as good as a nice, quiet hotel room on the ground for you to recover.” — @TktweetsKim [01:04:34] “Value is so personal, right? People need to respect that, and a lot of people don't. They think that their truth is the only truth.” — @TktweetsKim [01:09:23] “This is the first time we are truly having ZorkFest at a very bougie casino property with a very bougie, true four-star room product.” — Michael Trager [01:11:01] “There are things you learn from casino advantage players like Anthony Curtis, or things that you learn from casino loyalty, that can be parsed to the miles and points world technique-wise.” — Michael Trager [01:25:30] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Michael Trager Michael Trager on LinkedIn TravelZork Travel TravelZork TravelZork on Facebook TravelZork on X TravelZork on Bluesky TravelZork on Instagram TravelZork on YouTube TravelZork, ZorkCast (and ZorkFest too!) - Casinos, Vegas, Miles & Points on Facebook Join the Zork Fest Mailing List Yo-11 Podcast | ZorkCast on Spotify BAEC GOLD + GGL + Premier [British Airways Executive Club] Facebook Group Hyatt Privé Deals Facebook Group Cunard | Queen Mary 2 + Entire Line | Cruise Deals, Discussion + Promotions Facebook Group The M Resort and Spa and Casino, Las Vegas Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X

Podcast 284 – Dunwoody's Hottest New Restaurants and Hidden Music Spots - Mark Galvin - Discover Dunwoody   Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody breaks down the local hot spots, from live music at Parkwoods and Louisiana Bistro to murder mystery dinner theater at the Marriott. Plus: what's holding back burger chains from moving to Dunwoody—and why locals are leaning into the no-drive-through lifestyle. Cuddlefish is now rolling sushi and brewing specialty coffee at High Street, while Steak & Grace brings a fresh take on upscale dining to the Village. CT Taqueria lights up Campus 244 with bold Tex-Mex and a clever coffee concept. Whether you're living in Dunwoody or just hungry for something new, this episode has you covered.   What's Up Dunwoody Links:  

Craig Richison, area director of sales for Hersha Hospitality Management, which manages the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club in Miami Beach, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this classic art-deco property, great for singles, couples and families. With a large pool area, pool bar and restaurant, a more formal Italian grill and direct access to the beach, the Cadillac, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, ticks all the boxes for a great stay in Miami. For more information, visit www.cadillachotelmiamibeach.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Marriott International plans to acquire CitizenM to expand its select-service and lifestyle hotel portfolio, expecting the deal to boost its 2025 net room growth and generate $30 million in annual fees. Expedia Group is laying off about 3% of its workforce, mainly in the product, technology, and finance teams, as part of a broader restructuring effort that began with its marketing team in March. Meanwhile, a rare atmospheric event triggered a major power outage across Spain and Portugal, severely disrupting travel and prompting emergency measures. Marriott to Buy CitizenM for $355 Million Expedia Restructures Product and Tech Teams, Will Lay Off 3% of Workforce Blackouts Across Spain and Portugal Hit Travel 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.

President Ioanna and VP Aaron would like to formally invite you to hear the tale of Chicago's “Hotel of Presidents”!Known for its many iconic former guests, including Teddy Roosevelt and Jimmy Carter, the historic hotel on Chicago's Michigan Ave blends its historic mystique with modern day luxury. As part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the hotel boasts incredible lake views and enough tales of history to fill a book!We chat with Violet Tossler, Marketing Manager for the property, who gives us the full historic rundown, from when the Blackstone was the tallest building in Chicago to the time Kennedy learned about the Cuban Missile Crisis from the Presidential Suite. There was even a barbershop inside where Al Capone and many presidents regularly got haircuts!The hotel is also known for coining the term “a smoke filled room” as it was in one of the hotel suites where Warren G Harding was nominated for president outside the view of the press.Beyond the history, Violet describes the hotel's amazing amenities, including a ton of original artwork, an on-site restaurant, and the most gorgeous event space perfecting for weddings! Plus, honey from their rooftop beehives!!This is the perfect hotel for summer travelers or if you're a local looking to have a unique staycation! BOOK: https://www.theblackstonehotel.com/SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/theblackstonehotel/READ ABOUT THE BEES: https://www.theblackstonehotel.com/specials/the-blackstone-buzzMERCAT A LA PLANXA: https://www.theblackstonehotel.com/dine/mercat-a-la-planxa

Dr. Marriott's final sermon as pastor of The Allen Temple AME Church.

Prior to the formation of Fight Club OC in 2011 Roy promoted the highly successful Battle in the Ballroom professional boxing shows at the Irvine Marriott Hotel for 25 straight years. This bi-monthly professional boxing show was the longest running club pro boxing show in the country. 36 current or former world champions have fought at the Marriott, including Shane Mosley and Johnny Tapia. In 2007 he became one of the first boxing promoters to introduce Mixed Martial Arts shows to his Battle in the Ballroom concept.https://socafights.com/FIGHT PROMOTER UNIVERSITY: https://www.fightpromoteruniversity.com/optin24163023

Luke is happy to learn that the Mariners brought “Louie Louie” back to the ballpark, but all is not quite what it seems. He also wants to tell Andrew about a sign he saw in a hotel, but they just keep talking about new TV shows instead.   

If you've ever tried to “just have one” or “only drink on weekends,” you're not alone. Most women I work with try moderating their drinking before they ever take a full break from alcohol.  I did it too—for years. I set all the rules: only wine with dinner, no drinks during the week, only on special occasions. And I broke all those rules. Over and over. In this episode of The Hello Someday Podcast, I'm joined by my amazing friend and former client, Marriott. She was where so many women are—trying to moderate her drinking so she'd never have to give it up completely. But eventually, like me, she realized that moderating alcohol wasn't actually working... and it wasn't actually making her happier. I asked Marriott, now the community manager in my Sobriety Starter Kit program, to share how to recognize when moderation is doing more harm than good—and what to do instead. Together we break down the truth about drinking in moderation, why it's so damn hard to sustain, and how choosing to step away from alcohol fully—even just for 100 days—can lead to real peace, freedom, and joy. For the full shownotes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/have-you-tried-to-moderate-your-drinking/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking  — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com

En l'espace de deux semaines, les services frontaliers canadiens ont enregistré plus de 2 000 demandes d'asile. Ils fuient les États-Unis, hantés par la peur d'être renvoyés dans leur pays d'origine : pour devancer l'administration Trump, qui menace de révoquer leur statut de résident temporaire sur le sol américain, de plus en plus d'Haïtiens prennent la route du Canada. Car même si la décision des autorités américaines a été suspendue par la justice, la crainte d'un retour forcé suffit à les pousser à franchir la frontière. Reportage de notre correspondante, Nafi Alibert.L'œil de Frantz Duval, rédacteur en chef du NouvellisteLe patron du plus ancien quotidien de Port-au-Prince revient cette semaine sur les violences qui ont coûté la vie à cinq membres d'un groupe d'autodéfense dans le quartier de Pacot. Les gangs ont aussi accentué la pression depuis quelques semaines sur la commune de Mirebalais, et le niveau de violence est tel que l'hôpital universitaire ferme ses portes jusqu'à nouvel ordre. Fermeture déplorée par le Premier ministre haïtien, ainsi que celle de l'Hôtel Marriott, forcé de fermer ses portes lui aussi à cause de l'insécurité.Tous les articles du Nouvelliste disponibles à cette adresse : lenouvelliste.com Les coulisses glaçantes de la production de café au BrésilLe Brésil produit près de 40% du café mondial, mais dans quelles conditions ? C'est ce qu'El Pais et le Guardian nous racontent, et c'est effrayant. Selon les données de l'Inspection du travail brésilienne, entre 1996 et 2003, 3 700 personnes ont été victimes de « pratiques assimilables à de l'esclavage » dans les plantations de café : journées de travail de douze heures sans repos hebdomadaire, ouvriers forcés d'acheter leurs propres outils pour travailler, logements insalubres, mauvais traitements...Si ces pratiques ressortent aujourd'hui, c'est que des employés brésiliens de la filière café ont assigné Starbucks en justice aux États-Unis cette semaine. La chaîne américaine est désignée complice par les parties civiles de ces traitements dégradants, car elle s'est fournie pendant des années auprès de ces fermes. Les victimes estiment que l'entreprise a fermé les yeux alors que des alertes ont régulièrement été émises, y compris par les services sociaux au Brésil. Elles demandent un procès et des dommages et intérêts pour travail forcé, traite d'êtres humains, enrichissement sans cause et négligence. L'ONG International Rights Advocates qui soutient la procédure, lâche cette charge au vitriol : « Starbucks fait payer 6 dollars la tasse de café, alors qu'il a été récolté de force, y compris par des enfants. Tout cela dépasse la qualification d'acte criminel. C'est moralement répugnant ». Pourquoi le pape François n'a-t-il jamais remis les pieds sur sa terre natale argentine ? François, Jorge Mario Bergoglio de son vrai nom, archevêque de Buenos Aires lorsqu'il est devenu pape, n'y est jamais retourné durant ses douze années de papauté. Il a bien visité quatre des pays qui entourent l'Argentine (Brésil, Chili, Paraguay, Bolivie) mais n'est jamais revenu à la maison. Ses admirateurs cités par la BBC y voient un dévouement total à l'Église dans son ensemble, un signe qui n'était pas seulement attaché à son peuple et à son pays. Ça ne l'empêchait pas pour autant de rester connecté à l'actualité locale : dans ses échanges avec ses proches restés au pays, François suivait le foot argentin de très près, le tango aussi, et se montrait très attaché à sa culture. Alors pourquoi pas ? « J'aimerais aller en Argentine, disait-il encore l'an dernier. Mais il y a encore des choses à régler ». Manière papale de dire qu'une visite dans son pays d'origine aurait été un peu trop politique, vu l'extrême polarisation qui régit la sphère publique. Le pape François s'était d'ailleurs écharpé publiquement avec Javier Milei, qui l'avait vilipendé pour sa défense des plus pauvres. Mais au-delà de la majorité actuelle, François ne voulait pas, selon ses biographes, que tel ou tel président argentin se vante d'avoir fait revenir le pape chez lui. Compréhensible, mais regrettable pour bien des fidèles rencontrés en Argentine par le New York Times. « S'il était revenu, sourit l'entre eux, le pape a lui tout seul aurait fait l'effet d'une Coupe du monde de football ». L'actualité des Outre-mer avec nos confrères de la 1èreLes croisières ont le vent en poupe en Martinique.

A growing Change.org petition with over 50,000 signatures is calling for Nashville International Airport to be renamed in honor of country icon Dolly Parton. Plus: Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano doubles down on diversity, equity, and inclusion, affirming Marriott's global commitment to welcoming everyone to work and stay. And Boeing's back in the hot seat as over 3,000 737s face a recall over faulty bathroom latches that literally trapped a passenger inside mid-flight. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

Segment 1: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, joins John Williams to talk about DoorDash’s new robot delivery system, the Trala app that uses AI to teach the violin, and Chicago-based 11 Tribes Ventures. Segment 2: Brad Lajoie, General Manager of Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, chats with John about the resort’s 50th anniversary and the […]

The Wild World of OnlyFans and Urine Sprays"What's the most questionable thing you've ever done sexually?" This provocative question sets the stage for an episode of The Ben and Skin Show that dives headfirst into the bizarre and outrageous. Join hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray as they navigate the wild story of Kelly Tedford, a 24-year-old OnlyFans model whose antics have landed her in hot water—literally.In this episode, the team discusses Kelly's shocking behavior, including her arrest for spraying urine on over $1,500 worth of merchandise at a New Hampshire grocery store and her subsequent spree of destruction at a Marriott hotel. The hosts don't hold back as they dissect the absurdity of her actions, with Ben's incredulous reactions and Skin's witty commentary providing plenty of laughs.Ben: "Her brain is almost fully developed. Yeah. Right. Depends on how many substances she's abused."Skin: "What if the Cowboys drafted a submissive nose tackle? Submissive three technique? KT: I don't want any. I don't wanna take on the double team."The episode also touches on broader themes of online behavior and the lengths people will go for money and attention, drawing parallels to episodes of Black Mirror. The hosts' banter is both hilarious and thought-provoking, making this a must-listen for fans of the show.Don't miss out on this wild ride! Subscribe to The Ben and Skin Show for more outrageous stories and hilarious commentary. Leave a review and share the episode with your friends to spread the laughter. Tune in now and join the conversation!

Send us a textIn this episode, a seasoned hotel industry veteran with over three decades of experience shares his valuable insights into the evolving hotel landscape. He discusses his background working with top companies like Marriott, Blackstone, and Pebblebrook, and explains how his company, Parkrise Suites, is focusing on two key verticals: franchise royalties and asset acquisitions. With a keen eye on the gap in the hotel market, he highlights the potential of converting and repositioning existing properties to cater to the unaddressed space between extended stay hotels and furnished apartments.He also dives into the challenges and advantages of focusing on acquisitions over new development, especially in the face of rising construction costs. His expertise in reducing operational costs, such as labor, provides a unique edge in the industry. He shares two key insights for success: curiosity, to stay ahead of market trends, and resilience, as the driving force behind overcoming challenges and learning from failure. This episode offers a deep dive into the hotel industry's transformation and the mindset needed to thrive.

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week several increased card offers came out including a new version of Amex's popular "no lifetime language" Business Platinum offer. Find out how to see if you are targeted for 250K points plus a new type of kicker. Other offers include Marriott's new hybrid 3 nights + 50K and AA's 75K business card.   In other news Brazil now has an e-visa but we will show you how to get it. We also discuss: food at the Masters, very good Wells Fargo checking bonuses, safety of helicopters, a crazy shark in Switzerland and why Evermore is probably the best Hilton value in the U.S. right now.   Episode Guide 0:00 Insane diving shark in Switzerland 0:48 Brazil's new e-visa is here - What is the process? 3:25 Talking about the Hudson helicopter crash & safety 6:30 Evermore Orlando now bookable with Hilton - Good deal? 8:36 Amex Business Platinum 250K + a kicker 10:44 Bonvoy Boundless 3 free nights + 50K hybrid offer 12:10 AAdvantage Business 75K + special perks 13:25 New Chase MyBonus 5X offers for Q2 14:34 Wells Fargo's VERY good bank business bonuses 16:27 Cool S - Food at the Masters 18:10 How the Masters keeps prices low Links Shark - https://www.ladbible.com/news/world-news/shark-statue-lake-neuchtel-switzerland-460708-20231027 https://x.com/AvatarDomy/status/1355402936638189568 Brazil visa - https://travel-on-points.com/brazil-visa-application-process/ Evermore Hilton - https://travel-on-points.com/evermore-orlando-resort-joining-hilton/ Biz Plat 250K - https://travel-on-points.com/200k-amex-business-platinum-offer/ AAdvantage Biz 75K - https://milestomemories.com/75k-bonus-and-waived-fee-for-citi-aadvantage-business-card/ Chase MyBonus - https://travel-on-points.com/chase-my-bonus-spending-offers/ Wells Fargo Bank - https://travel-on-points.com/wells-fargo-business-checking-bonus/ Masters Food - https://x.com/top100rick/status/1909580552111300643?s=46 Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

In this episode of Slick Talk, Wil Slickers is joined by Jennifer Barnwell from Curator Hotel Collection. They discuss the unique perks of operating an independent hotel versus being part of a major brand like Marriott or Hilton. Jennifer shares her journey in the hospitality industry, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, creativity, and community within the independent boutique hotel space. They explore Curator's role in supporting independent hotels through vendor partnerships, cost-saving initiatives, and marketing efforts. Jennifer also provides insights into the challenges and opportunities for independent hotels, particularly in secondary markets and resort areas. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with industry insights and practical advice for hoteliers. Connect with Jennifer: LinkedIn Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Connect with Wil: LinkedIn Instagram This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Hostfully – $500 off onboarding fee using code SLICK500 - Connect with Frank here! Send Squared, the Hubspot for Hospitality Brands & Professionals! Get your business and leads organized and automated with Send Squared, the industry's best CRM! ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we discuss the industry in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let's connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Dixon, managing partner of Archer Hotel Management, owner of The Palace Hotel Madrid, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how the luxury hotel has been completely renovated, including all rooms, public spaces and restaurants. With an enviable location in the heart of the city, The Palace Hotel, part of Marriott's Luxury Collection, is close to major art museums, gardens and other attractions. For more information, visit www.thepalacehotelmadrid.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

What do luxury kitchens, global events, and linen-less tables have in common?In this episode, Steve Carran and David Millili sit down with Andrew Moffett, Chief Brand Officer at Southern Aluminum, for a conversation full of passion, innovation, and a few surprises—like a deep dive into linen-less tables.Andrew takes us on his unique journey from the kitchens of the Four Seasons to the boardrooms of hospitality's top innovators. With a background in culinary arts and years of experience leading global events for Marriott, Andrew shares how he's now redefining meeting and event spaces through design, culture, and collaboration.What You'll Learn:How a chef's mindset influences brand strategy and leadershipWhy linen-less tables are a game-changer for hotels and eventsThe power of designing experiences (not just furniture)How customer collaboration fuels product innovationWhat's next for Southern Aluminum—including tech-integrated podiums and mobile chef stationsTune in now and let us know what resonated most. Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iwWeCKYFNNI This episode is sponsored by Southern Aluminum: https://southernaluminum.com/Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-moffett-7a943711/Southern Aluminum: https://southernaluminum.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/147Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

Listen in to Jill this week as she discusses what it means to truly support mothers, not just with fleeting moments of self-care but in a way that actually changes their well-being. She shares how, while on a family trip to Orlando with her young grandson, she found herself observing the often-unseen weight that so many mothers carry. While at the resort, Jill reflects on how she saw an all-too-familiar scene: mothers managing the chaos of young children while some fathers remained on the sidelines. It sparked a reflection on her own past, on the exhaustion, guilt, and expectations that so many moms have to deal with. Jill opens up about her own childhood, the absence of family vacations, and how this trip with her grandson brought unexpected healing. She also shares her thoughts on what real support for moms looks like and introduces her upcoming program, Plot Twist: OnlyMoms Edition, which isn't about parenting tips or quick-fix advice but rather about creating a space where mothers can be vulnerable, rewrite their own stories, and prioritize themselves without guilt. Because as Jill has learned, a child's success isn't just about schedules and structure; it starts with a mother who feels fulfilled, seen, and happy. If you have ever felt the weight of motherhood and/or wondered what it would feel like to truly set it down, then you will want to tune in this week because this episode is definitely for you! Also, don't forget that Plot Twist: OnlyMoms Edition is coming soon! Enroll now at Jill's website! Show Notes: [1:32] - While on a trip to Orlando with her grandson, Jill reflects on spontaneous travel opportunities. [3:08] - Jill praises a Marriott family resort in Orlando for its kid-friendly activities and entertainment. [4:01] - While observing moms at the resort, Jill raises interesting questions about gender roles in parenting. [6:35] - Hear about how Jill interviewed a mother about her program for moms. [9:16] - Jill is launching a coaching program in May for moms, focusing on self-care and support! [11:32] - Jill discusses how many moms struggle with guilt and parenting doubts, but research shows maternal happiness benefits children most. [14:07] - Jill is experiencing healing and grief as she reflects on her childhood and motherhood, reminding us that the repair can be stronger than the rupture. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Be You Podcast!” ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps the podcast reach more people just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” I know there was something in this episode that you were meant to hear. Let me know what that is! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow Be You Podcast. There is a new episode every single week, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out.

​In the case of McCrary v. Marriott International, Inc. (Case No. 1:24-cv-08054-MKV), the plaintiff has filed an opposition to Marriott's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The plaintiff argues that the complaint sufficiently alleges that Marriott was complicit in facilitating human trafficking activities on its properties, thereby violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Specifically, the plaintiff contends that Marriott had knowledge, or should have had knowledge, of the trafficking occurring on its premises and failed to take appropriate action to prevent it.The opposition emphasizes that Marriott's alleged inaction contributed to the plaintiff's victimization and that the claims are adequately supported to withstand a motion to dismiss. The plaintiff asserts that Marriott's motion overlooks the detailed factual allegations presented, which, if proven, demonstrate Marriott's liability under the TVPA. Therefore, the plaintiff requests that the court deny Marriott's motion to dismiss and allow the case to proceed to discovery and trial.​to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.630450.72.0_2.pdf

​In the case of McCrary v. Marriott International, Inc. (Case No. 1:24-cv-08054-MKV), the plaintiff has filed an opposition to Marriott's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The plaintiff argues that the complaint sufficiently alleges that Marriott was complicit in facilitating human trafficking activities on its properties, thereby violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Specifically, the plaintiff contends that Marriott had knowledge, or should have had knowledge, of the trafficking occurring on its premises and failed to take appropriate action to prevent it.The opposition emphasizes that Marriott's alleged inaction contributed to the plaintiff's victimization and that the claims are adequately supported to withstand a motion to dismiss. The plaintiff asserts that Marriott's motion overlooks the detailed factual allegations presented, which, if proven, demonstrate Marriott's liability under the TVPA. Therefore, the plaintiff requests that the court deny Marriott's motion to dismiss and allow the case to proceed to discovery and trial.​to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.630450.72.0_2.pdf