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What happens when playful luxury meets bold hospitality? In this insight-packed episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Beth Anne King, Regional Director of Operations Staypineapple, to explore the playful luxury and deeply personalized service that define the brand. From high-end bedding that encourages you to sleep naked to surprise-and-delight moments that leave a lasting impression, Beth Anne shares the philosophy, backstories, and operational secrets behind Staypineapple's unique guest experience.What You'll Hear in This Episode:How European-style double duvets, plush towels, and terry robes create a luxury sleep you won't forget.Why Staypineapple blends cheeky branding with upscale service, and how it resonates with both the young and young-at-heart.The philosophy of welcoming guests like you would a friend into your home, starting with a drink at check-in.How Surprise and Delight is at the heart of everything Staypineapple does.Why every team member is empowered to say yes, no matter the department, and how that changes the game for service culture.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W8wCpH3pk6k Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Staypineapple: https://www.staypineapple.com/Beth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-anne-king-0a639ab/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/195Follow 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.

Today's episode, David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Chef David Fingerman, Corporate Executive Chef at Staypineapple, live from The Atwood in Chicago. From delightful afternoon treats to Chicago's gritty, authentic food and dive bar culture, Chef David shares what makes Staypineapple's F&B program pop, and why hospitality is more personal when the staff has a hand in the experience.In this episode, you'll learn about:The signature 3PM pick-me-up featuring pineapple-shaped cookies and fresh coffee.How Staypineapple's path water bottles and lobby water bars keep guests hydrated without the waste.Why drinks at The Atwood are more meaningful—with staff-named creations that fuel pride and performance.Why Chicago's soul is found in its cash-only neighborhood bars, not the flashy cocktail lounges.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aencrVr7krM Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Staypineapple: https://www.staypineapple.com/Atwood Chicago: atwoodchicago.com David Fingerman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fingerman-21763a76/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/196Follow 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.

In this episode, we discuss Oyo's acquisition of MadeComfy to expand into Australia and New Zealand, alongside the travel industry's need for urgent climate accountability through integrated carbon offsetting and sustainable practices.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boostly and join the discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.

In this episode, we saw an 8% in H1 2025, with Asia-Pacific showing growth. Notable hotel moves include the Westin Cincinnati acquisition. PriceLabs launched Dynamic Min Stay to optimize occupancy and revenue for short-term rentals.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boostly and join the discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include - Alaska Airlines experienced a significant IT outage this week.Some airlines are starting to impose look-to-book ratios in their agency NDC channels. London based Intello AI raises more than €575k for their AI-driven hotel concierge platform.American Express Global Business Travel launches a platform which allows managers and event organisers to create events, invite guests and set parameters around travel for non-employees while tracking expenses.Cory Garner's analysis of a recent Sabre Corporation survey highlighting that content fragmentation is worse than ever before sparks a lot of conversation and is this week's winner for the most divisive post. The most popular post this week is about 4 guys having a meal at a random restaurant.There is no winner in the "the one who got away" category except in my opinion, maybe this could go to the "no major announcements" at GBTA Convention in Denver? Or did I miss something?You 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

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:New Travel Industry Event Shines Light on AdvisorsFrom Cold-cations to Concerts: What’s Hot (and Cool) in Travel Now As heard on Excess Baggage:Europe Relaxes Liquid Rules at Some Airports‘Love Boat’ Cast to Reunite on Themed Cruise Aboard Regal PrincessTeldar Travel Launches in U.S. Market With the Promise of Fast Commission PayoutNew Report Reveals the Highest Spending Generation of TravelersDisney Cruise Line Offering 50 Percent Off Third and Fourth GuestsAmerican Becomes the First Airline to Pilot One Stop Security in the U.S.Kicking Off a New Era: TSA Phasing Out Shoe Removal at SecuritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode, we sit down with Daniel McGarry, the Regional Director of Revenue Management of Stonebridge, and an HSMAI Rising Leader. From mowing lawns in Lancaster to managing revenue strategy across historic Marriott tribute properties, Daniel shares his unique journey through hospitality — and the lessons he's learned along the way.We dive into:The evolution of revenue management — from gut instinct to AI-powered strategyHow to separate signal from noise in a data-saturated worldThe future of profit-focused hospitality and the rise of commercial servicesWhy storytelling might be the most underrated skill in revenue strategyWhat it really takes to align sales, marketing, and revenue around a shared goalWhether you're a hospitality pro or just curious about how data and experience collide in modern hotels, this conversation is packed with insight, laughs, and a whole lot of value.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qN31gPuxpws Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mcgarry-2baa958a/Stonebridge Companies: https://www.sbcos.com/ For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/194Follow 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.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include - Dutch startup GeniusTravel.M.E. raise €2M to grow its AI-powered travel planning app.Wizz Air pulls out of Abu Dhabi.Airlines for Europe (A4E) condemns a proposal by European Parliament MEPs to remove consumer choice and impose a mandatory trolley cabin bag on all passengers.Most engaged post of the week, Alexandra Vukolova explores the strange seatmap of China Southern Airlines's Airbus A321 Neo aircraft.Most divisive post of the week: Delta Air Lines' announcement that their AI driven pricing model is working well and they will be deploying it across 20% of their domestic network by the end of this year.The most unnoticed, but should-have-been-noticed post of the week: Qatar Airways launched a subscription plan for their frequent flyer program.Extra Stories & Space NewsYou 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

In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Bill Graf, the visionary founder of ONDA Hotels, to uncover how a former finance exec traded spreadsheets for surf towns and is now building a hospitality brand for the modern traveler.Bill shares the bold story of how a sabbatical, a motorcycle, and a post-COVID pivot led to the creation of ONDA—a growing hotel brand designed to bring trusted, high-vibe stays to off-the-beaten-path destinations. From his first property in Costa Rica to his vision of scaling globally through a franchise model.In this episode, you'll learn about: How contrarian investing led him into hospitalityWhat “the vibe” really means and why it's everythingWhy ONDA is filling a massive gap in emerging travel marketsWhat it takes to build trust in remote, lifestyle-driven destinationsWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZEiYFVyL5vk Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamgraf/?originalSubdomain=crONDA: https://www.stayonda.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/192Follow 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.

Today's episode, David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Travis Mckie, former pro basketball player turned champion for independent hotels at AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association).Travis shares his fascinating journey from the courts of Wake Forest and international basketball leagues to leading the charge for boutique and independent hoteliers across the country. He opens up about what makes independent hotels so memorable, the shift in guest expectations, and how AHLA is reshaping its approach to support these unique properties.Highlights include:What makes today's travelers choose experience over standardAHLA's new benefits and programs tailored to independent hotelsMemorable stays like the Wigwam in ArizonaHow independent hoteliers can connect with AHLA and get involvedTune in to hear why the future of hospitality is anything but cookie-cutter — and how leaders like Travis are making sure independent hotels have a powerful seat at the table.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jWqwLlodqTk Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Travis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-mckie-68555b209/AHLA: https://www.ahla.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/191Follow 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.

In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Dean Stambules, Chief Investment Officer at Sage Hospitality Group, live from the ILC CONfab in Chicago.Dean shares his unique path into the hospitality world—from his family's deep roots in the industry to his early career in appraisal work that led to a passion for hotel investment. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sage Hospitality's growing independent hotel platform, including exciting properties like the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park and Circa 39 in Miami Beach.You'll also get an insider's preview of Dean's recent talk on deal-making, where he breaks down the complexities of hotel acquisitions, partnerships, and value creation—highlighting the transformative renovation of One Ocean Resort in Florida.If you're passionate about hospitality development, deal strategy, or just love hearing about iconic properties, this one's for you.Tune in now to hear:How Dean found his calling in hospitalityWhat's new with Sage and their growing portfolioA real-world case study of turning potential into profitThe value of independent hotel experiencesHow Sage marries design, operations, and investment to drive resultsWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/60QBnHZtMtYJoin the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-stambules-30a11046/Sage Hospitality Group: https://sagehospitalitygroup.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/190Follow 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.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include - Clive Wratten exposes the true income Heathrow makes from parking charges, at a whopping £171m. He also explains to us why it failed to deliver any of the benefits propagated by the airport.In a move heavily criticised by airlines and IATA, 8 countries propose an ‘aviation solidarity coalition on premium flyers', a tax on premium cabin travellers.Ethiopian Airlines plans to launch an Addis Ababa to Australia route.CWT adds a natural language query tool to their travel data analytics platform, which they claim “mirrors a real conversation” by allowing follow-up questions to give clients a deeper insight into their travel data.Pieter Elbers calls out Europe's obsession with green issues, saying it was hurting its airlines and holding back economies.The EU announces plans to spend €2.8 billion on 94 transport projects, with rail projects accounting for 77 per cent of the total spending.Virgin Atlantic announces major overhauls on it's products including fully refurbishing their Boeing 787 aircraft, with the end of 'coffin class', in a move that will see the number of economy seats slashed. Congratulations to Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline, on marking their 40th anniversary since their first-ever flight.Extra StoriesYou 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

In this episode, hosts welcome back Jeremy Wells, author, brand strategist, and co-owner of The Ozarker Lodge and the newly reimagined Parker Hotel in Colorado.Jeremy shares what it's been like since opening The Ozarker Lodge—lessons learned, community wins, and how indie spirit fuels every project. He also dives into his second book, Indie Hotels, a heartfelt blend of memoir and hospitality insights that's already making waves across the industry.Joining the conversation is Stephen Chan, co-founder of Eagle Point Hotel Partners, the investment group behind both The Ozarker Lodge and Parker Hotel. Stephen gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the $24M Parker property acquisition and talks trends in boutique hotel investing, including their new stealth-mode venture, Arbus Hospitality.We explore:How Jeremy and Stephen approach branding, design, and repositioningThe importance of community integration for boutique propertiesLessons from growing a hotel brand post-COVIDWhy the independent hotel scene continues to thriveThe future of ILC and its mission to inspire collaborationWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KuAExHR7BHAJoin the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Jeremy WellsJeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellsjeremy/ Longitude°: https://longitudedesign.com/INDIE HOTEL: Why Hoteliers Are Breaking Free from Chains and Choosing Independence Book: https://www.amazon.com/INDIE-HOTEL-Hoteliers-Breaking-Independence/dp/B0CHL4713KStephen ChanStephen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-chan-1b70142b/Eagle Point Hotel Partners: https://www.eaglepointhotels.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/189Follow 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.

In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with the dynamic Meg Gutowski, Executive Director of the Independent Lodging Congress (ILC), live from ILC CONfab in Chicago. Meg shares her unconventional journey from catering weddings to leading one of the most vibrant communities in independent hospitality.She opens up about what makes ILC truly special—from building real partnerships with host properties to curating events where business gets done, but fun is never far behind. From rooftop cocktails to Miami shenanigans, you'll hear how Meg and the ILC team are redefining what it means to connect in this industry.Whether you're an independent hotelier, event producer, or just love hospitality done differently, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and a whole lot of heart.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DmZ_h4o24KMJoin the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Meg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-gutowski-09b33972/ILC: https://ilcongress.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/188Follow 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.

In this special edition of The Modern Hotelier: Hospitality's Most Engaged Podcast, David Millili, Steve Carran, and Jon Bumhoffer take a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead as we hit the halfway point of 2025.From standout interviews and hotel experiences to hilarious behind-the-scenes moments and the hustle of live events, the trio shares their favorite memories, biggest surprises, and what it really takes to keep the podcast (and media company!) running at full throttle.Highlights include:Why laughter has become the heartbeat of the showBehind-the-scenes chaos (and joy) from filming hotel experiencesFavourite guests—from heartfelt conversations to industry game-changersWhat they've learned as hosts, producers, and friendsWho they dream of interviewing nextThis isn't just a recap—it's a celebration of hospitality, creativity, and the people behind the stories.Tune in to laugh with us, learn with us, and see where we're heading next.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X3xEpY8dxZkJoin the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaFor full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/187Follow 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.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Free breakfast and other frequent traveler perks are being stripped back by big hotel brands according to Pedro Colaco.Tony Fernandes at AirAsia wants to do "what no other low-cost carrier has done" with their plans to open a connecting hub in the Middle East, which will enable them to offer services from Asia to Europe on their own (narrow body) planes. BCD Travel has agreed a partnership with AI corporate travel assistant SkyLink to offer users a “fully autonomous and touchless travel experience”.Cabin baggage could soon become a legal right within the EU, and Mark Kubatov discusses this in more detail in a much commented upon post.Qantas admits that a “significant” number of a possible 6 million customers have had their data stolen, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates and frequent flyer numbers in a cyber attack. Airline direct connect API provider Kyte signs a distribution agreement with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.Extra StoriesYou 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

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Cole, the Director of Sales and Marketing at the iconic Warwick Melrose Dallas, to explore how this historic hotel has gracefully evolved over the past century. From its roots as 1920s apartments to a luxurious modern-day destination, Michael shares the rich story behind the walls—and what makes this hotel truly one of a kind.What you'll hear about in this episode:How Michael accidentally fell into hospitality—and stayed for 32 yearsWhy the Presidential Suite still feels like stepping back in timeThe recent additions: a brand-new spa, outdoor pool, and 5,500 sq ft ballroomHow the hotel flawlessly blends old-world charm with modern luxuryWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zHJX_H3-_JUJoin the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-cole-96a08b20/Warwick Melrose - Dallas: https://www.warwickhotels.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/186Follow 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.

Mari-Liis LuhaSales DirectorTaisto Bussid | EuropeMari-Liis Luha is the heart behind our partnerships. With a background in hospitality, sales, and team management, she leads the sales department at Taisto Bussid with care, clarity, and purpose.As the main point of contact for travel agencies, tour operators, and corporate clients, Mari-Liis ensures every collaboration is smooth, efficient, and built on trust. She combines over a decade of experience in customer-facing roles with a deep understanding of the travel and transport industry to find solutions that truly work – whether it's a simple airport pickup or a full-scale tour across Europe.Passionate about both people and logistics, she's a natural at keeping both clients and our internal teams aligned. Her proactive approach and attention to detail have earned her long-term client relationships and a reputation for getting things done with a smile.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Mari-Liis Luha, the sales director of Taisto Bus Company in Estonia. They discuss Mari-Liis' journey in the tourism industry, her experiences growing up in Estonia during the Soviet era, and the significant changes in the country's economy and travel landscape. Mari-Liis shares insights into the evolution of travel, the importance of flexibility in the tourism business, and her passion for her job. The conversation also touches on the balance between work and family life, as well as advice for those looking to enter the tourism industry.takeawaysMari-Liis Luha has been with Taisto Bus Company for nearly 25 years.Estonia has undergone significant economic transformation since gaining independence.Traveling by bus was popular in Estonia due to financial constraints on air travel.Cultural exchanges with Germany during her youth sparked Mari's interest in languages.Flexibility is crucial in the tourism industry due to changing client needs.Mari-Liis' passion for her job keeps her motivated after many years in the industry.The importance of education was instilled in Mari from a young age.Estonia is becoming increasingly advanced in digital citizenship and business.Traveling with children requires adapting to their needs and rhythms.The tourism industry is dynamic, with new challenges arising regularly. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -As part of a restructure, JetBlue stops serving Miami.Qatar Airways receives plenty of praise for the way in which it handled the airspace closure incident, with thousands of passengers affected. Their CEO posted an open letter about the event.Barcelona's airport receives a $3.7b fund to expand, despite a local community heavily opposed to "overtourism".The yearly business and TravelTech Show in London concludes, with no major announcements.At the North American Open Source Summit held this week, Google announced they will be donating their Agent2Agent protocol to The Linux Foundation. This has huge implications for travel according to the OpenTravel Alliance.UK hotel chain Travelodge Hotels Limited partners with Katanox to improve their bookability amongst TMCs.SAS - Scandinavian Airlines returns to India after 17 years, with a Copenhagen - Mumbai flight planned from June.....next year.Extra Stories & Space News! You 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

Today, Steve Carran and David Millili sit down with Tony Ross, Director of Sales at Craftable, to talk about how technology is helping operators tackle today's biggest hospitality challenges — especially rising costs and profit pressure.Tony brings decades of industry experience and shares how Craftable is streamlining operations, cutting down bloated tech stacks, and helping hotels make smarter, faster decisions with AI and automation.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why “profit pressure” is one of the biggest challenges in hospitality right nowHow Craftable is helping operators manage rising food and labour costsThe role of AI in automating invoice processing and GL codingHow Craftable simplifies integration and helps reduce your tech stackWhat Craftable is promoting at HITEC and what's next for the companyWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yQbyFZraJRIThis episode is sponsored by Craftable: https://craftable.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:Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaross1/Craftable: https://craftable.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/183Follow 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.

In this episode, we sit down with Mahwish Saleem, Head of Sales at FCS Solutions, to explore how hotels can streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and improve guest satisfaction—all by simplifying their tech stack.Mahwish shares her first impressions of HITEC, what excites her about the future of hotel tech, and how FCS is helping hoteliers stay ahead in an increasingly complex digital landscape.What you'll learn in this episode:Mahwish's first HITEC experience and why it's more than just a trade showHow FCS Solutions helps hotels improve operations and guest serviceWhy reducing the hotel tech stack is becoming a top priorityHow automation and AI are driving productivity in housekeeping and maintenanceWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OQLYoLfKBNM This episode is sponsored by FCS Solutions: https://www.fcshub.com/enJoin the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Mahwish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahwish-saleem-17ab1283/?originalSubdomain=ca FCS Solutions: https://www.fcshub.com/enFor full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/184Follow 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.

In this live episode of The Modern Hotelier, Steve Carran and David Millili sit down with Jason Jenkins, Vice President & Managing Director of the Americas, HRS, to talk all things hotel tech—from AI-powered upselling to seamless system integration.Whether you're a HITEC veteran or a tech-curious hotelier, this episode gives you a front-row seat to how HRS is streamlining operations and enhancing the guest experience in a rapidly evolving landscape.In this episode, you'll learn about:Jason's HITEC experience and what's trending in 2025How HRS is using AI and automation to improve workflows and guest experiencesThe benefits of HRS's in-house AI platform—from data security to eliminating third-party integrationsWhy system integration is still a challenge and how HRS is simplifying itHow LTE-enabled mobile ordering boosts efficiency and revenueThis is one episode you don't want to miss—straight from the show floor with insights that could shape your tech strategy this year.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9w05FN3UAYAThis episode is sponsored by Americas, HRS: https://hrsinternational.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:Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-jenkins/ Americas, HRS: https://hrsinternational.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/182Follow 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.

Today's episode features hosts Steve Carran and David M., broadcasting from the iconic Dallara IndyCar Factory in Indianapolis with special guest Jason Craparo, CEO of Hovr—the company revolutionizing hotel websites with video storytelling.We dive into:How Hovr helps guests' book with confidence through seamless video integrationThe power of generative AI to supercharge marketing decisionsHow easy it is to implement Hovr with just one line of codeWhy video storytelling boosts engagement, CTRs, and direct bookingsWhat hotels get wrong about content—and how Hovr flips the scriptIf you're a hotel marketer, tech innovator, or hospitality pro looking to level up guest experience and conversion—this one's for you.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8gyq2G17m5sThis episode is sponsored by Hovr: https://gethovr.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:Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncraparo/Hovr: https://gethovr.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/179Follow 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.

In this episode, we're joined by a hospitality tech powerhouse: Robert Dawson, Chief Strategist and Product Officer at IRECKONU.Robert shares his journey from front desk college job to C-suite, how he fell in love with the hotel industry, and why solving fragmented data problems became his mission. We talk all things AI, automation, data management, and CRM evolution — and what's making waves at HITEC this year.We talk about:Why the entrepreneurial section at HITEC is the place to beThe real opportunities (and limits) of AI in hospitalityWhat IRECKONU is doing to turn data into real guest engagementWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7X3r0-OPuWc This episode is sponsored by IRECKONU: https://ireckonu.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:Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hospitalitytechnologyexecutive/IRECKONU: https://ireckonu.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/180Follow 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.

In this special episode of The Modern Hotelier, we're live from the Dallara IndyCar Factory at HITEC—and yes, the cars are as fast as the tech talk.We're joined by Phil Crawford, Head of Hospitality at Adyen, who dives into how they're reshaping the future of payments for the hotel industry.From solving the chaos of fragmented systems to leveraging true AI (not just buzzword fluff), Phil breaks down how Adyen's unified commerce approach is creating seamless, data-driven guest experiences. He shares real-world applications—from fraud prevention to global API integrations—and how they're listening to their clients to build smarter, faster, and more flexible tools.Whether you're a hotelier struggling with outdated systems or just a tech geek who loves a good innovation story, this episode is packed with insights you can't afford to miss.Tune in for: Behind-the-scenes of Phil's first HITEC How Adyen is building payment solutions hotels actually need What AI should really look like in hospitalityWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2z2e61p_Xds This episode is sponsored by Adyen: https://www.adyen.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:Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crawfordphil/Adyen: https://www.adyen.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/181Follow 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.

This week on The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, Rick sits down with Jason Reckers, a long-time force behind the scenes at the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). Jason shares his journey from building tech startups in California to becoming COO at ATTA and now, his new mission to build connections between travelers and responsible tour operators through exciting projects like Adventure.Travel. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram Love the show? Subscribe,  rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter  HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here:  rick@ricksaez.com Show Notes How a Free Lunch Changed the Course of My Career (Seriously) What Happened (Personal Story): Picture this: I'm sitting in a random California lunch spot, just expecting a free sandwich. I'd been doing some web development work, helping businesses slap together websites during the FrontPage era (yeah, that old-school). Next thing I know, I'm getting pitched by two guys with big dreams and zero dollars about reviving this global Adventure Travel Trade Association. They needed a website, and in return? They'd buy me lunch. Was it logical? Nope. Was it exciting? Absolutely. I had spent years going to sterile tech conferences where unless you were knee-deep in code, you were invisible. But this adventure travel crowd? They were warm. Welcoming. Passionate. People who actually made eye contact and talked about things like culture, conservation, and sleeping under the stars (not just server downtime). So I said yes. And twenty years later, here we are. Principle: Here's the thing I learned: It's not about being the “most adventurous” or having a perfect résumé. The outdoor adventure industry thrives on real relationships and a shared belief that travel should mean something—to the traveler and the planet. You don't need to summit Everest to belong. You just need to show up, be open, and give a damn. Transition (Problem Identification): However, most people believe they need to have a grand, rugged origin story to break into this space or make a mark. They wait for “enough experience” or the “right time” to get started. Meanwhile, they miss the magic of community, connection, and purpose that this industry actually runs on. That's Why: That's why this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast is so special. We dig into the stories behind the scenes—from scrappy beginnings to global summits—and the real human relationships that power this movement forward. If you've ever felt like you didn't quite “fit in” to the adventure mold, this one's your invitation to come as you are. Call to Action (PAS style): Think you need to be the most extreme, experienced, or expert outdoorsy person to make an impact? Think again. Stop letting imposter syndrome hold you back—there's a place for you here. Listen to this episode now and find out why.    

In this special HITEC 2025 edition of The Modern Hotelier: Hospitality's Most Engaged Podcast, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Dan Bell, VP of Hotels and Resorts at Agilysys, for an energized and insightful conversation straight from the show floor.Dan shares his journey from his blue-collar roots in Easton, Pennsylvania, to leading hospitality tech innovation at Agilysys. He opens up about what drives him, his favorite city in the world, and the lessons he still carries from his early days in restaurant tech. The trio also dives into the transformative power of integrated, guest-focused technology—and how forward-thinking hoteliers are boosting revenue, efficiency, and experience through modern solutions.From intelligent guest profiles and PMS innovation to post-sale support and the future of hospitality service, this episode is packed with insights for industry leaders who want to stay ahead.You'll learn:Why Dan believes singular industry focus is the key to better techHow Agilysys is redefining the guest experience with end-to-end solutionsThe importance of collaboration between sales, development, and operatorsWhat post-sale service really looks like when it's done rightWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F135XFiPjgY This episode is sponsored by agilysys: https://www.agilysys.com/en/Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bell-01a6055/agilysys: https://www.agilysys.com/en/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/178Follow 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.

In this episode of The Modern Hotelier, we're live from the iconic Dallara IndyCar Factory in Indianapolis, joined by Tristan Gadsby, CEO of Alliants, and Alberto Santana, CRO of Alliants.Together, we explore how hospitality is shifting gears from clunky, fragmented tech to seamless, guest-first experiences. From reinventing contactless solutions post-COVID to ditching plastic key cards in favor of NFC technology, Alliants is helping hotels rediscover what true hospitality feels like—personal, powerful, and friction-free.Learn how:Resorts World Las Vegas revamped their tech stack for an end-to-end contactless experience.NFC keys are revolutionizing guest access (and finally working in elevators).Hotels can personalize stays before the guest even arrives—boosting revenue and delight.The outdated idea of “reception” is being replaced with something much more human.And don't miss Alberto's fiery take on why hospitality needs to break up with transactions and start having real conversations.Whether you're a tech-savvy GM or just curious about the future of hotel experiences, this is the episode that connects the dots between innovation and true hospitality.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NWvNNOdcMbIThis episode is sponsored by Alliants: https://www.alliants.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:Tristan GadsbyTristan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristangadsby/Alliants: https://www.alliants.com/ Alberto SantanaAlberto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsantana/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/177Follow 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.

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In this episode recorded live at HITEC, we sit down with Estella Hale from Zucchetti North America to talk all things innovation, automation, and integration in hotel tech. With more than 15 years of HITEC experience under her belt, Estella shares insider insights into how Zucchetti is reshaping the hospitality tech landscape in North America.In this episode, we cover:How Zucchetti brings European tech excellence to North American hotelsHow generative AI is being used for translations, chatbots, and impactful visualsThe industry's ongoing challenge with tech integration—and how Zucchetti addresses itWhy integration should go beyond the “minimum common denominator"Creating data lakes to improve revenue decisions and future-proof hotel operationsWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h2ORBFn6oI0 This episode is sponsored by Zucchetti North America: https://www.zucchetti.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:Estella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estellahale/Zucchetti North America: https://www.zucchetti.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/175Follow 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.

Today, we sit down with Will Gilbert, co-founder of Bodhi, a groundbreaking platform transforming hotel operations through AI, automation, and integration.With over 25 years of system integration experience, Will shares how Bodhi acts like a virtual technician, working 24/7 to ensure every device in a hotel—regardless of brand—is functioning flawlessly. From a universal guest app that requires no downloads to a powerful AI "Super Agent" processing hundreds of thousands of data points every second, Bodhi is solving problems hotels didn't even know they had.We dive into:The challenges of integration and how Bodhi stays one step aheadHow AI is actually being used—no fluff, just functionThe power of real-time data across lighting, HVAC, locks, and PMS systemsTheir new innovations debuting at HITEC (hint: three layers of AI!)Why the guest experience starts before they even speak upWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-eapkMzXYrQ This episode is sponsored by Bodhi: https://www.gobodhi.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:Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-gilbert-0348586/Bodhi: https://www.gobodhi.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/176Follow 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.

In this episode of Humans of Travel, Ken Shapiro, group vice president and editorial director for Northstar Travel Group (the parent company of TravelAge West), speaks with Stephanie Brooks, vice president of product and operations for the Globus family of brands. Brooks’ passion for travel stems from seeing the power of shared experiences and personal connections, and she shares her own journey from aspiring teacher to tourism executive, shaped by summers spent working at a remote fishing lodge in Canada and an early role at the Banff Visitor Center. She also reflects on her two decades with Globus, including roles in product development, operations and supplier contracting. Listeners will also hear Brooks’ insights into the misconceptions around escorted touring, as she highlights its modern-day flexibility, comfort and value. She also shares memorable travel experiences in Kenya, Vietnam and Newfoundland, and talks about an exciting new Globus offering in South Africa. This episode is sponsored by The Globus Family of Brands. IN THIS EPISODE 00:53 Meet Stephanie Brooks 01:35 Stephanie's Early Career and Influences 01:53 Transition to the Globus Family of Brands 08:59 Insights into Product Development and Operations 14:19 Challenges and Rewards in the Travel Industry 17:26 The Value of Escorted Touring 17:44 Stephanie's Favorite Destinations 25:57 Future Travel Plans and Final Thoughts RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Globus family of brands and www.globusjourneys.com ABOUT YOUR HOST Emma Weissmann is the Executive Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly, and the Editor-in-Chief of print publication AGENTatHOME.TravelAge West also produces events including Future Leaders in Travel, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala ad the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. ABOUT THE SHOW TravelAge West’s award-winning podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Steve Carran and David M. sit down with the powerhouse women behind the movement, including Mercedes Blanco and Silvia Camarota, the co-founders of Women in Travel Thrive. They share the inspiring story of how a grassroots idea born during the pandemic became a global nonprofit that's transforming the travel and hospitality industry — one Day of Impact at a time.You'll also hear from participants like Rachel Kooyman, who found community and purpose through volunteering, and guest speakers like Cezary Pietrasik, author of Homo Idioticus, and Syama Bunten, CEO of Big Delta Capital and host of the Getting Rich Together podcast, who speak powerfully on fighting bias, building financial freedom, and leading with intention.From the birth of a movement to a retreat in Costa Rica, this episode dives into purpose-driven leadership, empowering stories, and what it really means to thrive together.Key Topics Covered:Why Day of Impact has become a signature moment for the communityHow Women in Travel Thrive is closing the gender gap without gatekeepingReal talk on financial empowerment, conformity bias, and redefining successTips for building wealth, confidence, and community — on your own termsWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ixuxu3i9N1IThis episode is sponsored by Alliants: https://www.alliants.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:Mercedes BlancoMercedes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedesblancoanton/ Women in Travel Thrive: https://womenintravelthrive.com/ Silvia Camarota Silvia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviabcamarota/Women in Travel Thrive: https://womenintravelthrive.com/ Cezary Pietrasik Cezary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cezary-pietrasik/Syama BuntenSyama on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syamameagher/Big Delta Capital: https://www.bigdeltacapital.com/Rachel KooymanRachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkooyman/Women in Travel Thrive: https://womenintravelthrive.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/174Follow 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.

In this episode, we're coming to you from the floor of HITEC in Indianapolis, where Steve Carran and David Millili sit down with Kevin Bidner, CEO of Hotel Communication Network (HCN).Kevin shares the incredible journey from being a serial tech entrepreneur to disrupting the hospitality industry with an innovative, guest-centric solution: in-room tablets that redefine hotel communication. Discover why HCN's technology is quickly becoming the global standard, how it's solving the decades-old problem of digital guest engagement, and how it's now accessible to hotels of all levels through an ad-subsidized model.We also dive into HCN's latest breakthrough: a conversational AI concierge that speaks every language, solves problems instantly, and helps guests explore the city — revolutionizing the travel experience from the inside out.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why hotel apps fall short, and tablets win the engagement battleHow HCN became the global leader after acquiring CraveThe real impact of guestroom tablets on satisfaction and hotel revenueHow AI is transforming the hotel experience — in-room and beyondThe bold vision to become “the concierge to the world”Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TU0bR74Jpd0 This episode is sponsored by HCN: https://hcn-inc.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:Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbidner/HCN: https://hcn-inc.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/172Follow 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.

Hosts Steve Carran and David M. sit down with Noelani Schroy, VP of Global Territory Sales at Onyx CenterSource. Broadcasting from the bustling trade show floor in Indianapolis, Noe shares how Onyx is transforming the often-complicated world of hotel commission payments into a seamless experience for both hotels and travel agencies. They dive into:Why HITEC feels like a “dysfunctional family reunion” (in the best way)How Onyx removes the friction from B2B commission paymentsThe role of travel agents in today's direct booking vs. OTA conversationThe launch of Onyx Insights, a data-driven solution to help hotels grow and retain agency partnershipsWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e16U0nky9m8This episode is sponsored by Onyx CenterSource: https://www.onyxcentersource.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:Noelani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelanib/Onyx CenterSource: https://www.onyxcentersource.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/173Follow 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.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is starting a trial on two short-haul routes where it will introduce a higher charge to pay for the use of alternative aviation fuels to find out “whether passengers are willing to pay more for SAF when it's already included in the ticket price”.The Munich based holiday homes letting platform Holidu has raised €46 million and acquired Cybevasion, the operator of Gites.fr and Chambres-hotes.fr.American Airlines is launching "Instant Upgrades" moving away from its traditional mileage upgrade award chart in favour of a more dynamic, real-time system.Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض has inked 10 airline partnerships, and in his post Abdulwahab Hammoudah does an analysis of the possible route implications it could have.Stripe is adding more crypto abilities to it's offering with the acquisition of Privy.Off LinkedIn but still interesting, in the latest edition of Turning Left for Less they talk about British Airways conducting a two-week trial where they will have no individual water bottles available on board for customers.Extra Stories You 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

Live from the buzzing HITEC trade show floor, The Modern Hotelier sits down with Darien Long, SVP of Specialty Access Control at dormakaba — and trust us, this isn't your average corporate interview.From growing up in small-town Texas with a love for sunsets and strong coffee to running a 250-person team in a global powerhouse, Darien's journey is packed with grit, charm, and game-changing insights.In this episode, you'll discover:The best advice she ever got (spoiler: it's about money vs. experience) Why fashion-forward PPE should be a thing (yes, really) The future of hotel access, cloud tech, and how AI could transform your next stay Tune in to find out why access control is no longer just about locks — it's about experience.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OvJp0-_L9hs This episode is sponsored by dormakaba: https://www.dormakaba.com/us-en Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Darien on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darienlong/dormakaba Americas: https://www.dormakaba.com/us-enFor full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/170Follow 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.

In this HITEC Trade Show edition, Steve Carran and David Millili sit down at the MeetingPackage booth with Tania Sidokpohou, Partnerships Director at MeetingPackage. With a rich background in digital marketing and hospitality tech—from Cloudbeds to APO—Tania shares how she's helping redefine the group booking space.We unpack:The power of partnership ecosystems: How tech and distribution partners each play a roleMeetingPackage's focus on ease of integration and API-driven scalabilityHow hotels can enhance existing sales and catering tools like Opera and Event Temple with a digital front doorThe upcoming launch of MeetingPackage Pay and what it means for frictionless transactionsWhy now is the time to digitize the meetings and events space—and how MeetingPackage is leading the chargeWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L64fbBYG5fg This episode is sponsored by MeetingPackage: https://meetingpackage.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:Tania on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniasidokpohou/MeetingPackage: https://meetingpackage.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/171Follow 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.

#233: Explore how different generations approach money and what they get right (and wrong) about saving, investing, spending, and building wealth. We dig into the psychology of money across generations and share practical lessons on homeownership, retirement, automation, points inflation, and more. Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He runs the popular financial blog, A Wealth of Common Sense and is the author of four books on investing and personal finance. He also co-hosts one of my favorite podcasts: Animal Spirits. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/financial-mindsets-across-generations-ben-carlson Partner Deals Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Green Chef: 50% off your first meal kit with code 50ALLTHEHACKS Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Ben Carlson: Website | Animal Spirits Podcast | X Ben's Post: Financial Advice That Doesn't Work Anymore Morningstar Column by John Rekenthaler Tim Ferriss Ep #815: Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips & More Award Travel Search Tools AwardTool: $20 off annual plans with code ALLTHEHACKS PointsYeah Points Path Chrome Extension Coinbase One: Join the waitlist here ATH Podcast Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:27) The Great Wealth Transfer From Boomers to Millennials (05:52) Financial Mindsets Across Different Generations (09:10) Current Status of the Housing Market (11:37) Spending Habits in the Travel Industry (14:28) Financial Lessons From Every Generation (19:09) Stock Market vs. Housing Market (25:41) Financial Advice That Doesn't Work Anymore (27:33) How to Learn to Spend Money and Enjoy It Now (31:39) The Spectrum of Coast FIRE (38:48) Ben's Take on Social Security: Is It Worth It? (41:25) How to Navigate the Current Market Volatility (47:08) How Demographic Changes Impact the Investment Landscape (50:27) Active vs. Passive Investing (52:45) Different Ways to Automate Your Finances (54:26) Credit Card Points Inflation and Its Impact (58:09) Credit Card Returns: Cash Back vs. Welcome Offers Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Dino Pietropaolo, the dynamic Chief Technology Officer at Optii. From global tech ventures to co-founding a cybersecurity firm, Dino's journey into hospitality tech is anything but ordinary.We dive into how AI can truly revolutionize hotel operations—not just through automation but by enhancing the human connection. With practical insights and a few laughs (and even a surprise gift!), this is an episode you won't want to miss.In this episode, you'll learn:How Dino's background in cybersecurity and big data led him to hospitalityWhy hospitality is slow to adopt AI, and how that's changing fastThe difference between buzzword AI and AI that actually drives business outcomesHow Optii's new tools let hotels automate job requests with voice, pictures, and natural languageWhat “job automation through AI” really means and why resolution time mattersWhy personalization is the overlooked secret to guest experienceWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bx65jDNyedcThis episode is sponsored by Optii: https://www.optiisolutions.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:Dino on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinopietropaolo/Optii: https://www.optiisolutions.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/168Follow 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.

We're live from the Stayntouch booth at HITEC with a powerhouse guest — Bill Fanning, Chief Revenue Officer of Stayntouch. From rolling out 139 properties in 90 days to launching new grab-and-go kiosk tech, Bill shares how Stayntouch is redefining PMS innovation in the hospitality industry.Tune in as we cover the latest innovations, guest experience enhancements, and the real impact of customer-led product development.In this episode, you'll learn about: How Stayntouch scaled across 139 Cobblestone properties in under 90 daysA new way to manage booking, reporting, and operations at scaleHow their self-service kiosk is transforming the late-night guest experienceWhy Stayntouch stays in its PMS lane — and thrives with over 1,200 integrationsHow hotelier feedback directly shapes new features and partnershipsListen now to hear how Stayntouch is leading the charge in hospitality tech and what's coming next in their roadmap.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aBpJR-LyJng This episode is sponsored by Stayntouch: https://www.stayntouch.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:Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfanning1/Stayntouch: https://www.stayntouch.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/169Follow 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.

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In this episode, we're coming to you from the floor of the HITEC Trade Show to celebrate a decade of innovation, grit, and startup brilliance with the Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) competition. Hosts David Millili and Steve Carran are joined by: Lyle Worthington – Founder of E20X & tech visionaryJonathan Rojas – First-ever E20X winner & Co-Founder of WhistleAl Lagunas – 2025 E20X People's Choice & Judge's Award Winner, CEO of LeveeTogether, they unpack what it takes to build, pitch, and thrive in the hospitality tech world.

What do tequila, ghost peppers, and hotel pricing have in common?In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Bobby Marhamat, the CEO of TakeUp.ai.The conversation covers Bobby's background, including his upbringing in Nebraska and California, his education at San Jose State, and his career progression in sales and tech. Bobby shares insights about his passion for hot peppers and hot sauces, and his COVID-era venture into starting a tequila company.The episode concludes with a detailed demonstration of TakeUp's web-based platform, and its features designed to enhance revenue management for hotels. The show promises valuable insights for those interested in the intersection of AI and hospitality.In this episode, you'll learn about:What real AI actually means (and why most tools are just pretending)How hotels are making 22% more revenue using TakeUpThe new rules of proactive pricing, demand prediction & transparencyTune in now to learn how AI + Human Strategy is reshaping hospitality, one rate at a time.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vwuO_NNXO24 This episode is sponsored by TakeUp: https://takeup.ai/Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbymarhamat/TakeUp: https://takeup.ai/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/167Follow 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.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Jetstar Asia Airways will cease operations by 31 July after a decision by their owner Qantas.Apple made two big announcements about their support for digital identities, and it has huge potential impacts on passport and other identity processes in travel.Eurostar announced plans to operate new rail services between London and Frankfurt as well as Geneva.An American Airlines flight to Naples had to divert to Rome during the flight as it was discovered the aircraft type was not catered for in the airport's Rescue and Fire Fighting Services certification category.Silver Airways ends all their operations.Air India Limited flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes shortly after take-off, with one known survivor only.Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran closes airspace over them as well as lraq and Jordan.Extra StoriesSpace News!You 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

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including anti-tourism protests in Europe, cruise ship incidents, and a naughty tourist. Later, I welcome Cat Brask of Northstar Travel Group and Kathy Dold, owner of TWK Travel Group, to talk about the best tips and tricks to mastering travel industry events. Which events are right for you to attend? Brask and Dold share insights into this and more. The discussion on events begins after the 12-minute mark. Today's episode sponsor: the Globus family of brands Let me tell you about one of the top tour operators in the industry, and that’s the Globus family of brands. They’ve got so many ways that you can bring the world to your clients, from vibrant, immersive touring with Globus, value-driven experiences of Cosmos, or the award-winning river cruises with Avalon Waterways. And the best thing about them is that they’re always here for you, as your true partner in travel. Whether it’s getting you the high commissions you deserve, making their travel advisor tools as user-friendly and accessible as possible, or providing dedicated experts to help you close groups, the Globus family of brands wants to send the message to all Travel Advisors saying “We’ve Got U”. Visit https://agents.globusfamily.com to learn more. Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we sit down with Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. From her family's bold acquisition of the brand to her leadership in shaping global luxury travel trends, Lindsey shares a candid look into what it takes to lead with purpose, evolve with the market, and inspire a new era of independent hospitality.With over 100 countries under her belt and a passion for curating meaningful travel, Lindsey offers insights that will resonate with hoteliers, entrepreneurs, and experience-driven brands alike.Key Topics Discussed:How Preferred Hotels & Resorts was acquired and revitalizedThe 2015 rebrand and the creation of the brand's five hotel collectionsBuilding a points-based loyalty program that works for independentsWhy more hotels are de-flagging and choosing independenceHow to foster authenticity while maintaining consistent qualityTune in to hear how Lindsey is redefining what it means to lead in the world of independent luxury travel.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5PeDfzFA2VQ This episode is sponsored by Actabl: https://actabl.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/lindseyueberroth/Preferred Hotels: https://preferredhotels.com/Luxury Travel Report: https://preferredhotels.com/bulletin/preferred-hotels-resorts-launches-luxury-travel-report-2025For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/164Follow 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.

AI isn't here to replace travel advisors, it's here to support you. In this episode, Ros chats with travel researcher, futurist, and AI strategist Bronwyn White about how to use human-first AI tools to streamline your content, save time, and attract high-value clients. With over 30 years in the industry (Qantas, Google, Tourism Australia), Bronwyn shares: How AI can save you hours on marketing What travellers really want (and how to speak their language) The biggest mistakes advisors make with AI How to turn your expertise into “ungoogleable” content that converts You'll walk away with actionable ideas to use AI in your business without sounding robotic and why now is the time to step up and stand out. Grab all the details, links and connect with us at: www.travelagentachievers.com/97

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) announce an extensive partnership.Air France-KLM also took it further in a partnership deal with Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض.Amadeus makes an investment in Acai Travel, who provides AI driven services to TMCs and OTAs.Uber acquires Denmark's largest taxi operator, Dantaxi.Virgin Australia launch their highly anticipated IPO.The government of Norway sell their remaining stake in Norwegian.Iberia looks outside the industry and turns to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to "accelerate their digital transformation".You 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

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