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In this episode, Mark Fancourt, founder and principal of TRAVHOTECH, shares insights into the evolving landscape of hospitality technology, drawing from his extensive experience leading technology for both hospitality companies and solution providers. Chapters:Takeaways from ILHA & How Mark Learns About Tech and Innovation (01:40)Why Work in Hospitality? (05:47)Why Luxury Hospitality Is Critical to Watch (08:06)What's Exciting in Hotel Technology Today? (10:59)Hotel-Specific vs. Big Tech Solutions (16:16)CRM vs. PMS: Key Differences and Opportunities (18:37)Build vs. Buy: The Technology Decision for Hotels (23:45)The One Technology Hotels Can't Buy Today (24:40)Lessons from Past Tech Cycles for the AI Boom (25:58)The Potential of AI-Powered Voice Technology (27:56)How Technology Bridges Language Barriers in Travel (30:36)The Mindset Shift Required to Benefit from Technology (33:49)How to Sell Technology Internally and Secure Approvals (36:09)Technology as a Competitive Advantage in Hospitality (38:42)Flywheels and Exponential Outcomes in Hotel Technology (42:01)Do You Need New Technology or Better Education? (42:37)Building Long-Term Relationships with Technology Providers (45:41)Case Study: Technology Excellence at Peninsula Hotels (48:50)What the Hospitality Industry Can Learn from Other Industries (52:49)Read Mark's article: Where does hotel PMS software sit in the new hospitality technology stack?If you liked this, you may also enjoy: Creative but Practical Uses for AI Today in Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management (Takeaways From HSMAI's Latest Event) - Lou ZamerykaSend Josiah a text If you enjoy the Hospitality Daily Podcast, you'll love the Hotel Tech Insider podcast - where you'll find interviews with hotel industry leaders pushing the boundaries of technology to grow their businesses with actionable tools and strategies.Take my State of Hotel Industry Survey now to get insights on challenges, priorities, and opportunities in hospitality today.A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Steve Schwartz is the founder, CEO and Master Blender of Los Angeles-based tea company, Art of Tea. Through the brand's 20 year existence, he's worked with a number of big names, including Vera Wang, The Peninsula Hotels, and Wolfgang Puck restaurants, and he published his debut book, Art of Tea: A Journey of Ritual, Discovery and Impact, in 2022. During this episode, Steve shares how tragedy launched his unexpected journey into Ayurvedic healing which then led him to discover the art –– and science –– of tea. He shares stories from his encounters with tea farmers in Israel, Thailand, Laos and beyond. Tune in to hear Steve debunk misconceptions around tea, to get his top tea recommendations and to learn how tea serves as a window to other cultures. Plus - Melissa reveals her latest intel from a recent trip to London including exciting restaurants, new hotels and noteworthy shops.Follow Art of TeaWebsite: artoftea.comInstagram: instagram.com/artoftealaFollow Steve on Instagram: instagram.com/steveschwarxFollow IndagareWebsite: indagare.comInstagram: instagram.com/indagaretravelYoutube: youtube.com/@indagaretravelFollow Melissa on Instagram: instagram.com/indagarefounder

Joining the show this week is a partner who enjoys helping people disrupt the hospitality space, and who has represented billions of dollars in acquisitions. Please welcome to the show, Partner and Co-Leader of the Hospitality Industry Team at Baker Hostetler, Jeff Diener!Jeff sits down with Dan Ryan to discuss the role of a partner in the hospitality industry. Jeff shares tips for partners who are looking to emulate his skills in the industry, the importance of spending time with your clients to learn about them, and what the future holds for property investments. Takeaways: At its core, hospitality is about providing someone with customized service. It involves creating the right combination of satisfaction, comfort, security and enthusiasm for each individual client. Understanding the value of relationships and collaboration in the hospitality industry can lead to more successful outcomes. Embracing a service-oriented mindset is crucial for anyone looking to thrive in the world of hospitality.When negotiating deals for smaller clients, you are typically negotiating on their behalf, whereas with large clients you are negotiating with them. Understanding what a brand cares about and how to get them on board are integral skills. One of the most important things you can do with your client is spend time with them in both formal and informal settings. As you spend time together, you better understand what matters to your clients, and can speed up further aspects of the project. Looking towards the future of deals that are yet to come, many owners are buying properties and wanting to make adjustments. When working with owners, understand the story they are trying to convey, to help them make the necessary changes. Investing in real estate requires a shift in mindset post-COVID, where traditional assets like offices and multifamily properties may not always guarantee returns. Diversifying across asset classes can be key to maximizing returns in the current market.Embrace market turbulence as an opportunity for growth and value creation when looking at properties. Stay informed, stay prepared, and capitalize on deals to thrive in a dynamic environment.Quote of the Show:“It's getting more and more involved in their business, and that's where the joy is.” - Jeff DienerLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-diener-0132564/ Website: https://www.bakerlaw.com/ Shout Outs:3:38 - Cornell: https://www.cornell.edu/ 10:59 - W Union Square: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nycnu-w-new-york-union-square/experiences/ 11:03 - Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/default.mi 13:11 - ULI European Hospitality Council: https://europe.uli.org/ 20:21 - Hilton: https://www.hilton.com/ 26:46 - Ohana Real Estate Investors: https://ohanare.com/ 26:55 - Peter Fischer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-fischer-438ba97/ 30:42 - Chuck Feeney30:47 - Warren Buffett30:50 - Bill Gates30:53 - Duty Free Shopping: www.dfs.com 30:58 - Atlantic Philanthropies: https://www.atlanticphilanthropies.org/ 31:58 - Bob Goldman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-goldman-13986812/ 33:03 - Homewood Ski Resort: https://www.skihomewood.com/ 35:02 - Apple: https://www.apple.com/ 35:23 - Tiffany's: https://www.tiffany.com/ 40:03 - ALIS: https://www.burba.com/ALIS 46:32 - The Peninsula Hotels: https://www.peninsula.com/en/default 55:32 - Adam Smith1:02:48 - BakerHostetler: https://www.bakerlaw.com 1:03:08 - Christie Pink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpink449/ 1:03:10 - Ritz Carlton: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/ 1:04:08 - Horst Schulze: https://www.linkedin.com/in/horstschulze/ 1:07:08 - Keith BrennanWays to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419

One of the biggest names in the New York City art world today, Isolde Brielmaier has left her mark on some of the most prestigious museums in the country, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Bronx Museum of Art, and the SCAD Museum of Art, and has contributed to countless contemporary art and culture programs for companies such as The Peninsula Hotels, Valentino, Gucci, and New York Magazine. Isolde now serves as the Deputy Director of the New Museum and Guest Curator at the International Center of Photography in New York City, and in this interview we discuss everything she loves about working in the art world, the daily nine-to-five as a curator, and how she's leading the next generation of artists and art curators forward. Don't miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:What Isolde's background as a ballet dancer taught her about confidence, self-validation, and disciplineHow she first got involved in the contemporary art space, the art and culture programs she has helped develop, and how the art world has changed throughout her career‘Paying it forward' – how Isolde is adding to the progress enacted by her predecessors through her focus on collaboration and representationHer ever-evolving confidence journey, and how she seeks to instill confidence in her daughterThe importance of practicing gratitude, and the transformative and powerful energy of joyFind Isolde Brielmaier:https://www.isoldeb.comIG: @isolde_brielmaierLinkedIn: Isolde BrielmaierFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

One of the biggest names in the New York City art world today, Isolde Brielmaier has left her mark on some of the most prestigious museums in the country, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Bronx Museum of Art, and the SCAD Museum of Art, and has contributed to countless contemporary art and culture programs for companies such as The Peninsula Hotels, Valentino, Gucci, and New York Magazine. Isolde now serves as the Deputy Director of the New Museum and Guest Curator at the International Center of Photography in New York City, and in this interview we discuss everything she loves about working in the art world, the daily nine-to-five as a curator, and how she's leading the next generation of artists and art curators forward. Don't miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about: What Isolde's background as a ballet dancer taught her about confidence, self-validation, and discipline How she first got involved in the contemporary art space, the art and culture programs she has helped develop, and how the art world has changed throughout her career ‘Paying it forward' – how Isolde is adding to the progress enacted by her predecessors through her focus on collaboration and representation Her ever-evolving confidence journey, and how she seeks to instill confidence in her daughter The importance of practicing gratitude, and the transformative and powerful energy of joy Find Isolde Brielmaier: https://www.isoldeb.com/ IG: @isolde_brielmaier LinkedIn: Isolde Brielmaier Follow Lydia: www.lydiafenet.com IG: @lydiafenet LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bharath Bangalore, Founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Partners. Bharath discusses process efficiency, automation, and the impact of technology on the insurance industry.  Episode Highlights: Bharath discusses his background in finance and how his experience working at Ritz Carlton and Peninsula Hotels shaped his perspective on company culture. (2:16) Bharath mentions that automation saved Bradley Flowers time and has the potential for even greater benefits. (4:24) Bharath discusses how his time at the Ritz-Carlton prepared him to launch his company. (7:27) Bharath believes that making mistakes is okay as long as they are recovered because it creates a memorable experience that exceeds expectations. (16:42) Bharath shares that his passion is helping small businesses grow by streamlining their day-to-day processes, focusing on accounting, human resources, and insurance industries, and emphasizing providing equal footing to smaller businesses. (19:05) Bharath mentions that the insurance industry can improve service levels and client relationships by copying the successful models of companies like Bradley's and using technology to streamline processes and focus on understanding client needs instead of just competing on price. (21:04) Bharath discusses the challenges of transitioning from working in a larger corporation to being an entrepreneur, including the responsibility of managing a team and ensuring their livelihood. (23:19) Bharath mentions that their enjoyment comes from using their attention to detail and skill set to help others improve their processes and save time, ultimately leveling the playing field for smaller businesses. (26:15) Bharath discusses the importance of using technology to reduce spending on automation and increase efficiency in the workforce. (30:27) Bharath shares that he is focused on improving process efficiency in the insurance industry rather than on InsurTech itself. (32:18) Tweetable Quotes: “It's okay to make mistakes, but recover from the mistakes because that they will never forget.” - Bharath Bangalore “My joy is actually helping small businesses grow, get the efficiencies that larger corporations are taking granted for because they can throw money at it, and then streamline their day-to-day processes.” - Bharath Bangalore “Use technology to pivot away from process to have to, you know, talk about basically not be a value proposition on price.” - Bharath Bangalore Resources Mentioned: Bharath Bangalore LinkedIn Blue Ocean Strategic Partners David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Bharath Bangalore, Founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Partners. Bharath discusses process efficiency, automation, and the impact of technology on the insurance industry.  Episode Highlights: Bharath discusses his background in finance and how his experience working at Ritz Carlton and Peninsula Hotels shaped his perspective on company culture. (2:16) Bharath mentions that automation saved Bradley Flowers time and has the potential for even greater benefits. (4:24) Bharath discusses how his time at the Ritz-Carlton prepared him to launch his company. (7:27) Bharath believes that making mistakes is okay as long as they are recovered because it creates a memorable experience that exceeds expectations. (16:42) Bharath shares that his passion is helping small businesses grow by streamlining their day-to-day processes, focusing on accounting, human resources, and insurance industries, and emphasizing providing equal footing to smaller businesses. (19:05) Bharath mentions that the insurance industry can improve service levels and client relationships by copying the successful models of companies like Bradley's and using technology to streamline processes and focus on understanding client needs instead of just competing on price. (21:04) Bharath discusses the challenges of transitioning from working in a larger corporation to being an entrepreneur, including the responsibility of managing a team and ensuring their livelihood. (23:19) Bharath mentions that their enjoyment comes from using their attention to detail and skill set to help others improve their processes and save time, ultimately leveling the playing field for smaller businesses. (26:15) Bharath discusses the importance of using technology to reduce spending on automation and increase efficiency in the workforce. (30:27) Bharath shares that he is focused on improving process efficiency in the insurance industry rather than on InsurTech itself. (32:18) Tweetable Quotes: “It's okay to make mistakes, but recover from the mistakes because that they will never forget.” - Bharath Bangalore “My joy is actually helping small businesses grow, get the efficiencies that larger corporations are taking granted for because they can throw money at it, and then streamline their day-to-day processes.” - Bharath Bangalore “Use technology to pivot away from process to have to, you know, talk about basically not be a value proposition on price.” - Bharath Bangalore Resources Mentioned: Bharath Bangalore LinkedIn Blue Ocean Strategic Partners David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

Peninsula Hotels is rolling out a new feature to help its clients get a better night's sleep. For more, KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby spoke with Bloomberg Travel Editor Nikki Ekstein.

Mike welcomes no stranger to BIG brands, Heather Leeds Greenfield. Heather and the company she founded (Element Brand Group) specialize in creating and executing focused brand strategies, media relations, influencer programs, partnerships, and activations with such mega-brands as Tiffany & Co., Netflix, Coca-Cola Company, Fendi, Peninsula Hotels, Christian Louboutin, Universal Music Group, and more. You don't want to miss this one! Highlights Heather's background - 0:50 Her decision to start Element Brand Group - 3:06 Heather's path - 6:11 Everybody loves having a brand associated with a celebrity - 8:32 How to handle the pandemic - 10:40 Developing social media campaigns - 12:15 The right team for the right job - 16:09 Branding is one of those terms that is often misunderstood - 19:25 Episode Resources Connect with Mike Brevik: http://www.cyberdogzmarketing.com/ mike@cyberdogzmarketing.com Connect with Heather Leeds Greenfield heather@elementbrandgroup.com https://elementbrandgroup.com/ 

Master Tea Blender and the Founder of Art of Tea, Steve Schwartz's fascination with tea began in 1996 while studying preventative and holistic medicine at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico. He learned that tea is so much more than a warm, comforting beverage—it’s a gateway to better health, happiness, and productivity. At Art of Tea, Steve applies his background in Ayurveda, initially cultivated during his time studying at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico, to the creation of award-winning blends that showcase his passion for the alchemy of combining herbs and botanicals Originally drawn to the field after his mom died of cancer when he was 19-years-old. Steve became curious about Eastern and preventative medicine as an alternative to the Western medicine that failed to save his mom. Following his tenure at the Ayurvedic Institute, Schwartz traveled the world to meet with farmers in Asia, India, Africa and the Middle East to broaden his knowledge of tea, and learn how climate and terroir impacts its expression and flavor. On this episode, Steve shares his extensive knowledge of all things Ayurveda, tea and where the two intersect. We talk the various origins of black, white, green, and oolong teas, as well as the health and wellness benefits of each unique blend. Steve chats with me about his experiences traveling around the world in search of the highest quality leaves, and his rise to prominence as a the first master tea blender in the U.S. Steve and I sync up about the inspiration behind Art of Tea, and the entrepreneurial mindset that powered his company to success. Steve shares invaluable advice on following your passion, and never being too afraid to take a risk. Steve also lets me in of the mindfulness and exercise routines that help him live a balanced, fulfilled, and focused life. Steve’s drive and passion for expanding people’s knowledge of the history of tea has cultivated relationships with brands, acclaimed chefs and restaurants such as Google, Vera Wang, #Slack, The Peninsula Hotels, Huntington Gardens, Wolfgang Puck, Adam Perry Lang, Rustic Canyon Group, Craft Los Angeles and more. Today, Art of Tea is an award-winning tea importer and wholesaler based in Los Angeles  that hand-blends and custom crafts the finest organic teas and botanicals. Since he founded the company in 2004, Steve has grown Art of Tea into a leading purveyor of organic and specialty teas, and he is a guiding voice within the industry. Art of Tea offers a broad spectrum of teas including its single-origin collection a wellness line featuring teas that combine herbs and botanical, Iced tea and ceremonial grade matcha. CONNECT Art of Tea on Instagram, Facebook MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! TRAIN Meet me on Zwift, Strava, or Peloton OFFERS Art of Tea is 0ffering MOTM listeners 15% off (excluding gift cards, Tea of the month, subscriptions, and any wholesale orders) through July 2021. Use this code at checkout MARNIONTHEMOVE15 Take control of your health and wellness journey with InsideTracker, the ultra-personalized nutrition platform that analyzes your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize your body from the inside out. Transform your body's data into meaningful insights and a customized action plan of the science-backed nutrition recommendations you need to optimize your health!  Get twenty percent off today at InsideTracker with our code THANKYOUMOTM. Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed our sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products!  Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase.. Head over to our SHOP page for additional offers from Marni on the Move partners, sponsors,

April Morris is the Sponsorship & Communications Manager of The Peninsula Hotels Signature Events, organizers of renowned motoring events The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and The Quail Motorcycle Gathering hosted annually at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. 

When Steve Schwartz founded Art of Tea, it was with the belief that there was an opportunity to make people's lives better through tea. His authentic yet innovative blends and passion for teaching ultimately gave rise to a highly successful B2B business through partnerships with leading restaurateurs, chefs, and hospitality brands - which grew into a D2C brand in the wake of the pandemic. In his talk with Jesse, Steve describes his journey from inquisitive student to master tea blender to business founder. Follow him from the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico, where he studied plant alchemy, to tea-growing fields in Asia, where he first began to “believe in the leaf,” to make-or-break business meetings with some of the country's most well-known chefs and restaurants.Finally, learn how Art of Tea has adapted during the pandemic to help consumers continue to enjoy a delicious, time-honored ritual that gives at least a little control back to us in these turbulent times.Guest BioSteve Schwartz is a Master Tea Blender and the Founder of Art of Tea, a hand-crafted tea purveyor based in Los Angeles. At Art of Tea, Steve applies his background in ayurveda to the creation of award-winning blends that showcase his passion for the alchemy of combining herbs and botanicals.Steve's drive and passion for expanding people's knowledge of the history of tea has cultivated relationships with brands, acclaimed chefs and restaurants such as Google, Vera Wang, #Slack, The Peninsula Hotels, Huntington Gardens, Wolfgang Puck, Adam Perry Lang, Rustic Canyon Group, Craft Los Angeles and more.Helpful LinksThe Art of Tea websiteSpotlight on Art of Tea in the Los Angeles Times in 2014Q&A with Steve in Forbes in 2020Steve's Teacher: Dr. Vasant Lad Steve on Linkedin

D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia” and #1 listed “Food Radio show South Jersey”, Small Bites on Wildfire Radio returns this Sunday, February 21st at 635pm EST with a fantastic lineup! #SmallBitesRadio was named #14 out of the Top 30 Best Hospitality Shows on the planet for 2020. We are thrilled to welcome four-time Emmy award-winning director and host of Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope that is on PBS and has racked up 6 International Emmy Awards, 19 Emmy Nominations, and 50 Telly Awards! Joseph Rosendo has recently released a new book ‘Musings – The Short Happy Pursuit of Pleasure and Other Journeys'. Musings is a collection of crisp, entertaining, humorous and inspirational stories tightly written and drawn from his travel and life experiences. From travel tips and destination explorations to exotic adventures and intimate tales these stories arouse, amuse and touch the reader. Joseph is a travel connoisseur, motivational speaker Emmy award-winning director and host, travel journalist, broadcaster, Consulting Editor for DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, member of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers SATW Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), and member of the Emmys / Television Academy. Then we will talk with Susan Herrmann Loomis an award-winning France-based author with fourteen books to her credit as well as owner of On Rue Tatin cooking schools in Louviers, Normandy and in Paris which is a cultural and hands-on culinary program to discuss her new book ‘Plat du Jour: French Dinners Made Easy' from The Countryman Press. Discover the pleasures of cooking―and eating―with this French approach to everyday meals. Featured on bistro menus and dinner tables throughout France, the plat du jour is the centerpiece of a two-course meal, a formula that Susan Loomis cleverly presents here. By pairing substantial main dishes such as Boeuf Bourguignon, Poule au Pot, and Bouillabaisse, with just the right starter, side, and/or dessert, Plat du Jour makes getting dinner on the table as easy as un, deux, trois! Blowing in from the Windy City is Chicago culinary talent Chef Xavier Vance to chat with us. Chef Vance is Chicago born and raised and has built an unparalleled reputation for style and substance in his food. Chef Xavier Vance has showcased his culinary passion, classical training and impeccable eye for detail by coordinating and catering more than 200 events in the Chicagoland area with partners including: The Peninsula Hotels, Chicago Public Schools, Navy Pier Chicago, Streeterville Chamber of Commerce, Chez Wedding & Event Venue and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Vance is leveraging his stellar reputation and loyal following to expand his footprint on Chicago's food scene. Plans for 2021 include the debut of his first restaurant which will be located on the West Side as well as other high-profile projects. Last, but certainly not least coming on Small Bites again will be the man, myth, legend, Philadelphia Food Truck Ambassador John Cohl. He has appeared on programs with some of today's biggest names in the food industry, co-hosted a podcast with Cheesesteak Icon Tony Luke Jr who is with MBB Management, and is always entertaining and informative on Last Out Media production Dining on a Dime. We can't wait to hear what he's been up to and on his mind. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from author, Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized blogger John Howard-Fusco for foodie news of the week, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist and has appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars as well named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her observation of the week, highly acclaimed and respected Vegan Chef Christina Martin will delight with her ‘Healthy Bite' of week giving nourishing and wholesome advice, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame. D & L Coffee Services Inc. and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will use the TuneIn app to listen worldwide or also catch Small Bites Radio syndicated on KGTK 920AM, KITZ 1400AM, KSBN 1230AM, KBNP 1410AM, iHeartRadio, Salem Radio Network, ScyNet Radio, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, Indie Philly Radio, Player FM, iTunes, Pandora, and TryThisDish Radio which is the only independently owned and operated international chef-driven foodie and lifestyle radio network in the world. D & L Coffee Services has an expert staff of highly qualified, certified, and experienced office, technical, and sales personnel. D & L Coffee Services are able to provide your business, home, or special event the absolute best from the beans they sell, vendors they work with, Italian delicacies available for delivery, catering on-site for any sized affair, hands-on barista training, equipment available for purchase, and maintenance/repair services for your espresso and coffee machines. You can stop by their warehouse at 7000 HOLSTEIN AVE, SUITE 3, Philadelphia, PA 19153 during business hours or call the office at 215-365-5521 for an appointment, consultation, or any questions. #FoodRadioShowPhiladelphia #FoodRadioShowSouthJersey #TopListedHospitalityShow #BestFood #BestPod

Dan is the great-great grandson of Emily Post and a co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 19th edition and The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition. He is also the author of Manners in a Digital World: Living Well Online. Dan specializes in relationship building in all areas of life, whether it is at home, at work, or online. He is a personable and dynamic presenter who takes pleasure in making the topic of etiquette useful and approachable to all audiences. Dan conducts business etiquette seminars and delivers speeches across the country and around the world. He has previously worked with clients including Emirates Airlines, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Le Meridien Hotels, The Peninsula Hotels, Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Barclay’s Financial, UBS, Emerson Process Management, GEICO and Hewlett Packard. Dan also teaches the Emily Post Business Etiquette Train the Trainer Course. Dan has also partnered with companies such as LG, Ford Motor Company and Bank of America as a spokesperson to promote their brands to media. Together with his cousin Lizzie Post, Dan answers 21st century etiquette questions on Awesome Etiquette, a podcast from American Public Media. Dan is an active spokesperson for the Institute, and has appeared on the Today Show, The History Channel, ESPN, and Better TV. He has contributed to The Huffington Post, and has been interviewed by publications including The New York Times, Slate, Esquire, GQ, Glamour, Time Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. Prior to joining The Emily Post Institute in 2008, Dan worked in the performing arts, touring with the Laurie Cameron Company based in Los Angeles. He is a graduate of Pomona College and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology. He currently lives in Duxbury, Vermont with his wife Puja and their daughters Anisha and Arya. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). #JonesingForGood Emily Post Institute Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmilyPostInst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilypostinstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilypostinstitute/ Web: EmilyPost.com Jones.Show Online: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

1. Virtual World Travel Market London2. Marriott good news3. Manhattan room inventory according to eHotelier.4. The Peninsula Hotels replace Oracle with Shiji5. TikTok, Oracle and Walmart6. "The death of hotels," wrote Skift's Dennis Schaal, "was greatly exaggerated."7. Thomas Cook relaunched itself as an OTA.8. eMarketer figures on ad spending9. 115 destinations have reduced their travel restrictions.10. Booking.com now allows listed properties to offer weekly and monthly rates.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Forbes Travel Guide Luxury Summit at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Joining the show are some of the living legends in the travel and hospitality business (and Forbes five-star winners). Peter Borer, Chief Operating Officer of Peninsula Hotels, on his company’s historic win — each of the 10 Peninsula hotels around the world have received a five-star Forbes rating — the first that any hotel group has accomplished. Sheila Johnson, Co-Founder of BET and the owner of the Salamander Resorts on her personal quest for five stars, the struggle to build new hotels, and the disconnect between luxury hotels and…dress codes. Horst Schulze, the Co-Founder of Ritz Carlton, speaks about the history of luxury and how to maintain the standards. Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide, reveals the changing metrics of hotel inspections, the 900 rigorous standards behind them, and the real world of undercover hotel inspectors. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Forbes Travel Guide Luxury Summit in Beverly Hills.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Forbes Travel Guide Luxury Summit at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Joining the show are some of the living legends in the travel and hospitality business (and Forbes five-star winners). Peter Borer, Chief Operating Officer of Peninsula Hotels, on his company’s historic win — each of the 10 Peninsula hotels around the world have received a five-star Forbes rating — the first that any hotel group has accomplished. Sheila Johnson, Co-Founder of BET and the owner of the Salamander Resorts on her personal quest for five stars, the struggle to build new hotels, and the disconnect between luxury hotels and…dress codes. Horst Schulze, the Co-Founder of Ritz Carlton, speaks about the history of luxury and how to maintain the standards. Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide, reveals the changing metrics of hotel inspections, the 900 rigorous standards behind them, and the real world of undercover hotel inspectors. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Forbes Travel Guide Luxury Summit in Beverly Hills.

From flowers and designer chocolate to romantic getaways, from jewelry and sex toys, to candlelight dinners, from great wine suggestions to suggestions on sealing the deal, we've got what you need to create the hottest, sexiest, most romantic Valentine's Day yet!Tune in for ideas and inspiration from the Peninsula Hotels, Bordeaux Wine Shop, Compartes Chocolate, Pro Travel, Lizzy Shaw Studios, Chivalry Flowers, and sensual products from Warm, Inc. If this episode doesn't get you laid, nothing will!Special Thanks to all of our Amazing Guests:Bob CranstonBordeaux Wine ShopJonathan GrahmCompartes ChocolatierHannah AnThe District by Hannah AnLizzy ShawLizzy Shaw StudiosJanineWARM, Inc.Frank ParrThe Peninsula Beverly HillsPamela ApplebyProTravel

Joseph Aquino has more than 30 years of New York City real estate experience. No one knows the city better than Joe, who has assisted all of the top property owners and retailers during his long, illustrious career. Capitalizing on his many years of experience, Joe recently launched his own company and brand: Joseph Aquino Commercial Real Estate Services. Joe's specialties include; hotel, retail, office, showroom and industrial development projects. He has placed top retailers along Madison Avenue, in Soho, in the Meat Packing and Flatiron districts and in Nolita. Some of the tenants he has represented are Buccellati, Paul Shark, John Fluevog and Ports 1961. Career Highlights In 1992, Joe consulted for The 42nd Street Development Project, when Times was changing from the red light district into the family center it is known as today. He helped the state of New York create a retail use plan which described in detail all the wonderful things that could be done on the one block of 42nd street between 7th and 8th Avenues. He predicted the securing of tenants such as Disney, Madame Trussaud, and Blue Café, which turned out to be BB Kings. Joe also foresaw the corporate sponsorship of Broadway theaters that occurred when Ford Company stepped in to rebuild the Lyric Theater and American Airlines financed restoration of the Selwyn theater (American Airlines Theater). After reclamation and redevelopment of target properties in Times Square, crime decreased by 72% in the first year alone. Joe represented Amtrak for the retail level development at Penn Station. He also represented the financial district's business improvement association, The Downtown Alliance, where he assisted in the analysis for big box retail development. In addition, he has assisted in creating and designing retail use plans of numerous national brand hotels and casinos across the United States. Cartier Lease Renewal Joe was privileged to represent Cartier when the 75-year lease on its flagship mansion at Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street was up for renewal. When Joe arrived on the scene, landlord and tenant were not speaking because ten years earlier, Cartier had sued the property owner, The Onassis Foundation, in a dispute over building services. His assignment from Cartier was simple: “Get us in the good graces of the property owner and have them renew us or find us another location.” After six months of painstaking negotiations with the property owner in which Joe was instrumental, Cartier remained in its iconic location. Home in Manhattan, Connected Abroad Joe is a well know commodity in the New York City landscape, which he also calls home. With the creative energy and vision for which he is so well known, he brings a fresh approach to work and relationships in the city that never sleeps. Joe also travels extensively to bring back to Manhattan the best of European, Asian, South American, Mexican and Canadian brands and businesses. In fact, he recently launched a travel blog in which he shares with his audience news, information and insights from the many places he visits. Joe founded and leads the SBS Worldwide Group, a collaboration of top real estate professionals who live and work within their respective markets throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and Canada. There are over 35 active cities represented in this group. The list of landlords Joe has worked with recounts the last 30 years of Manhattan real estate development history: Blackrock, Extell, Spitzer Enterprises, Hartz Mountain, Stahl Properties, Helmsley Organization, Coca Cola, Trump Organization, Tishman Speyer, Peninsula Hotels, Forest City Ratner, General Investment Development, CIM, Tahl Properties, Kensico Properties, Estate of Sol Goldman, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Taubman, Starwood Hotels, Westfield, Onassis Foundation and Minskoff. Running on Lombardy Time Joe often jokes that the day he arrives to a restaurant when it is packed, it will be time to quit the business. He runs on what he calls Lombardy Time, named for Coach Vince Lombardy of Green Bay Packers fame, who used to set his watch ten minutes fast so that he would be always arrive early to meetings. Joe explains, "It is important to always be ahead of the pack and in leasing you want to be the first to get to the space. There are no second or third places in leasing. There is only one place, and that place must be first if you're going to secure the space for your tenant.”

Do you prefer to travel in luxury or just dream about it? Today we are talking about luxury family travel with Amie O'Shaughnessy, Founder and CEO of Ciao Bambino, a luxury family travel website and travel agency. We chat about the latest trends in luxury family travel, what hotel brands are really getting it right, hot family travel destinations and what a luxury family travel vacation really costs. On the Podcast 1:00 Where Tamara is going for spring break 2:30 Downsides of all-inclusives 3:43 Spa Avania in Scottsdale 6:00 Kona Village Resort in Hawaii 7:30 Amie O'Shaughnessy from Ciao Bambino 8:22 The genesis of Ciao Bambino 9:20 Why families love Italy 11:15 How luxury family travel is growing 12:30 How luxury hotels are welcoming families 14:20 Unique family experiences 15:57 Meeting the needs across age groups 18:10 Popular experiences for families 19:33 Hot family destinations 23:04 How much a luxury family vacation costs 27:30 Keeping the right priorities 28:00 Chile with Latin Excursions 28:39 Barge trips in France 29:30 Favorite travel gear 31:50 App of the Week About Amie O'Shaughnessy from Ciao Bambino Amie O’Shaughnessy is the Founder and CEO of Ciao Bambino, a Family Travel resource pairing award-winning content with a boutique Virtuoso travel agency. She lives in Northern California with her husband and son. You can also find Ciao Bambino on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Trends in Luxury Family Travel Market The luxury travel market is growing rapidly and in the last year, all luxury brands, from hotels to tour operators, have developed programming and amenities for kids. While most hotels are looking at offering rooms and suites that accommodate families, many are going beyond that to show that kids are not just tolerated but are welcomed in their own way. This includes kid programming, amenities, and check in processes. 2016 is a year when everyone is talking about travel experiences. Hotels are looking to create experiences that form connections between the hotel and the destination. These are bike tours, cooking classes, art classes, or treasure hunts. It is about getting kids into a destination and not just observing, but actively engaging. Many of these programs are geared toward school-aged children, but others try to also address the tweens and teens. The Peninsula Hotels have a new program called the Peninsula Academy. In many of their city hotels, they have locally inspired programs specifically for kids. In Chicago kids can visit a local firehouse; in Tokyo, there is a Pokemon experience or a plastic-food making workshop; and in Paris they have a meet-and-greet with the French football (soccer) team members. Some other experiences that are popular are cooking classes, learning to row a gondola in Venice, glass blowing, paper making in Florence and art classes. When Amie was in China last year with Mandarin Journeys, they took her and her son to practice tai chi in the gardens, learn kung fu at a martial arts academy, pick tea at a tea plantation, and make dumplings with a chef. Popular Luxury Family Travel Destinations Costa Rica has been huge for a few years because it offers so much variety from beaches to rainforests, plus it is close, English is widely spoken and it is easy to get to. Amie is also seeing a lot of interest in Central and South America including Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and Cuba. Iceland is also extremely hot with families right now. African Safaris have become popular with families as a "trip of a lifetime" and so many operators are catering to families. People are very interested in places that are very different from what they can experience at home because that is what makes them memorable. What Does Luxury Family Travel Cost? The cost of luxury hotels vary depending on location and time of year but a luxury hotel room that can accommodate a family in a hot destination during peak season are usually about $1,000 per night and up. Villas that can accommodate a multi-generational trip are using $3,000 and up per night. Meanwhile dude ranches are all inclusive and are typically $1,000 per person per day. A more comprehensive itinerary with accommodations, tours, and drivers for a family of four typically costs $15,000 and up for a one-week trip. However, many of these are trips of a lifetime that people come back and say it was worth every penny. One strategy to reduce costs is to mix up the trip but staying at a luxury property in one destination and something more budget-friendly in the next. You can also shorten the trip, be flexible about your dates, or splurge on one big wow experience per trip. Favorite Travel Gear Amie is always looking for good shoes to do a lot of walking and recently found a great pair of Josef Siebel tennis shoes. She is also a fan of Anatomie clothing for their lightweight, no-wrinkle, all-season pants. App of the Week Check out Hotel Tonight to find luxury hotel stays at non-luxury prices! Tamara found a great deal in Boston using Hotel Tonight. Mentioned on the Podcast Grand Velas Riviera Maya Luxury Family Travel Trends for 2016 Mandarin Journeys Review African Safari with Kids with Rothschild Safaris Iceland: A Guide of When to Go with Kids Latin Excursions - custom luxury tours in Latin America