Best Resort Development Podcasts (2026)

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Flashback to Just Before Everything Changed: A Live Conversation from Early COVID 47:53

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This week, as I look back on podcasts that mattered to me over the last 10 years of No Vacancy and Rouse Media, I'm sharing some episodes that reflect where the industry — and all of us — actually were at the time. This one is difficult, but important. It's one of the first live shows we ever did, recorded just before COVID shut everything down. At…

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Struggling With Boss – Transform Your Most Important Work Relationship 11:54

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Struggling with Boss? I share 3 vital approaches to transform your most important work relationships The worst mistake in boss relationships is to do nothing or try to ignore the situation. Taking the right action will transform their perception of you. Want more respect, more appreciation, more praise, better development opportunities, a bigger bo…

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What FIFA 2026 Really Means for Hotel Development 13:44

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Everyone talks about FIFA 2026 like it's a guaranteed win for hotels. The reality is more complicated. I connected with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics to look at the actual hotel development, renovation, and conversion activity tied to FIFA host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico — and to answer a question hoteliers ask every time a meg…

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Help Support Rock Out Myeloma — January 15 6:48

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I spoke with Allen Rolleri about his family's experience dealing with multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable form of cancer. The Rock Out Myeloma fundraiser takes place January 15, raising funds to support families facing the financial realities that come with long-term treatment. On #NoVacancyNews, Allen explains what the diagnosis meant in practi…

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FNA 196: Old Year, New Friends 56:10

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Happy Holidays! In our 2025 sendoff show Glenn, Craig and Dr Producer Suzanne welcome Raj Chudasama and Sara Pinto of M1Intel. They seem nice enough so the crew thought it would be fun to get to know them over some happy hour cocktails and some laughs to kick off the holiday season Friday Night Audit style.…

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1001: Hospitality's 2025 Reckoning — And What Comes Next in 2026 59:40

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We got something cool for episode 1001! Props to Katie Cline at the Skift Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality podcast for this one. I joined an end-of-year roundtable with some of the most thoughtful voices in hashtag#hospitality media to reflect on what actually mattered in 2025 and what could reshape 2026. Huge thanks to everyone who brought re…

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Sac County Grand Jury | EdSource Older Adults Finish College | SacramenKnow Year-Ender

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Sac County Grand Jury Have you ever been interested in investigating criminal indictments or complaints submitted by the public? How about providing oversight of the county, its cities, public schools and special district agencies? The Sacramento County Grand Jury is looking for you. Applicants are still being sought for new jurors to serve startin…

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Episode 1,000: Still Showing Up 10 Years Later 14:28

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Well… this happened. This is episode 1,000 of No Vacancy is live. What started as me, a mic, and no real plan (OK, the original plan was to dominate the universe, but that proved too ambitious) turned into a platform that somehow became part of how this industry talks to itself. This episode purposely short. No guest. No agenda. Just a pause to ack…

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Managing Effort or Outcomes. Improve Your Management Approach 13:02

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Managing effort or managing outcomes – which is best? Get it right and you get a ton of benefits – better team performance, happier staff, more time plus more. Get this right more than you peers, and you will enjoy better team performance, better pay and bonuses, higher status and more. Get it wrong and team performance suffers, you have unmotivate…

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Safety Concerns for LGBTQ Community | Cal Fire’s Camp Cinder | How a Snow Drought Impacts Ski Resorts

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Safety Concerns for LGBTQ Community Safety concerns have been raised recently from Sacramento to Nevada County, following attacks involving the LGBTQ community. The Sacramento LGBT Center held a forum on safety for Lavender Heights in response to “recent hate-motivated attacks in the area.” In the foothills, a string of attacks have shaken their co…

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What the Global Hotel Pipeline Actually Says About 2026 14:24

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Everyone keeps asking the same question: Is hotel development slowing down? The global numbers say something very different — and far more nuanced. I checked in with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics for a worldwide pipeline update that cuts through assumptions and looks at what's really happening across regions, segments, and timelines. On #NoVac…

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Sac State President | Student Speaks on University’s Direction | Snoopy in Sacramento

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Sac State President Sacramento State has experienced record-breaking enrollment this fall, and has big plans for what university life will look like in the future under the leadership of Sacramento State President Luke Wood. He joins Insight to talk about his plans for a new housing requirement for first-year students, athletics and more to make Sa…

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POLITICO’s California Playbook | Center for Employment Opportunities | Peter Petty’s Yuletide Revue Celebrates 10 Years

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POLITICO’s California Playbook 2025 has been a whirlwind year in California politics, from the creation and passage of Prop 50 to a growing field of gubernatorial candidates. The state has also been impacted by major decisions on the federal level, including an ongoing battle over extending certain healthcare subsidies to prevent premiums from skyr…

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Luxury Is Changing: What Matters Now According to Hotel Leaders in Las Vegas 4:53

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Luxury no longer means chandeliers and thread count. It means connection, memory, and how guests feel long after checkout. I caught up with Robert Reitknecht at INSPIRE Luxury, hosted by the International Luxury Hotel Association, live from Resorts World Las Vegas. (Important context: this was my 10th day in Vegas, so expectations were appropriatel…

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Miriam Torres, Co-Owner, Parker-Torres Design Inc., interviewed by Lan Elliott 31:20

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Miriam describes a career shaped by mentorship and an unwavering commitment to service. A turning point came when a mentor immersed her in global luxury hotels, teaching her excellence through real-world experience. That exposure opened doors, built credibility, and reinforced the value of learning by doing. She emphasizes that mentorship is not on…

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Monika Moser, Founder & Director, Monika Moser Consulting, Interviewed by David Kong 25:13

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Monika Moser shares a career shaped by hospitality, design, and founding her own consulting firm focused on helping organizations transform. She explains that transformation fails when leaders rely on strategy instead of changing everyday behaviors and culture. Monika highlights trust, courage, and consistency as essential leadership qualities, emp…

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Georgine Muntz, CEO, Visual Matrix, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:38

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Georgine discusses her transition into hospitality five years ago, how she instantly knew to build a team around her to help support her, and what changed her overall leadership mindset about work life harmony. She shares how her leadership style has evolved into a collaborative approach and why diversity at all levels of the industry will make us …

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Allison Handy, Chief Operating Officer, Aimbridge, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 32:19

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Allison talks about her thoughts and strategies for "moms in hospitality," why mentorship is important to her, and the importance of actually asking rising leaders what they want. She discusses the life lessons she learned during her Semester at Sea in college and the many ways her upbringing continually shapes her leadership style. Allison shares …

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Menopause Legislation | Could Waymo Come to Sacramento? | December ‘Arts Talk’

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Menopause Legislation Roughly half the population will go through menopause in their life. In recent years, lawmakers have been working to close the gaps in care that many women are running up against. But although these bills have received widespread support at the state Capitol, they’ve hit roadblocks with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto. Assemblymember…

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5 Tips To Have Better Relationships At Work For Likeability & Confidence 10:40

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Having better work relationships makes being at work a lot nicer, more enjoyable and certainly a lot more rewarding. I share 5 tips to have better work relationships, to increase your likeability, confidence and influence. Take actions today to create better work relationships! --- --- The first action to build better relationships at work is to th…

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999: How a 16-Unit Idea Became One of America's Largest Resort Experiences 16:07

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Some resorts talk about experiences — Westgate builds them at theme-park scale. I visited Westgate Vacation Villas with Jared Saft, Chief Business and Strategy Officer, to explore how this company evolved from 16 original units into a massive, guest-focused resort with 3,000 rooms, a full waterpark, a Chuck E. Cheese–powered arcade, an in-lobby mov…

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Pandemic Spike in Sac Home Values | Overdose Deaths in Sac Shelters | Be Brave Bold Robot’s 20th Anniversary Album

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Pandemic Spike in Sac Home Values It’s probably little surprise that home values across Sacramento have gone up since the pandemic. But a new look across the four-county region is telling us just how much real estate has skyrocketed, finding there are now 18 zip codes surpassing the $800,000 mark - back in 2019 there was just one. Mengyuan Dong is …

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CA Polling on Trump’s Immigration Crackdown | Sac Hispanic Business Check-in | Capitol Pops Concert Band Holiday Show

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CA Polling on Trump’s Immigration Crackdown President Trump has made good on a promise to crack down on immigration. The first year of his second term is marked by a wave of mass deportations - that his administration says are noncitizens with criminal convictions or pending charges. And polling has gauged California voters’ evolving attitudes on t…

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998: Newport Beach: How a Luxury Destination Keeps Its Soul 33:14

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Newport Beach looks luxurious from the outside — but its secret sauce is heart, identity, and a fiercely intentional brand strategy. On #NoVacancyNews, I teamed up with my Friday Night Audit partner-in-crime Craig Sullivan to talk with Gary Sherwin, CEO of Visit Newport Beach, about how one of America's most aspirational coastal cities keeps its ch…

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FNA 195: More or Lesser 48:17

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This week Dan Lesser, Co-Founder, President, & CEO at LW Hospitality Advisors shares some cockatils and laughs with Glenn, Craig and Doctor Prodcuer Suzanne.By No Vacancy News

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CJ BOUCHARD: CEO of Excel Fitness operating Planet Fitness 19:41

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In this episode, we dive in with CJ Bouchard, CEO of Excel Fitness which is the leading operator of Planet Fitness, with over 160 locations!! CJ and his team are a success rocket ship, and we discuss CJ's principles of leadership rooted in getting better every single day!

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City Council Approves Natomas Basin Development | Conserving Battle Creek Ranch | Best of: The Philharmonik

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City Council Approves Natomas Basin Development CapRadio Local Government Reporter Riley Palmer joins us to talk about the Sacramento City Council voting 5 to 2 in favor of a commercial warehouse district to be developed on protected land in the Natomas Basin. The project has drawn lots of public comment both for and against, pitting economic devel…

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Deliver What You Promise – 4 Vital Stages To Beating Expectations 11:37

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Deliver what you promise at work, and you will probably be happy and very successful in whatever career you choose. I share 4 vital stages to beating expectations, week after week. Beat expectations and you build a ton of trust, colleagues want to work with you, bosses appreciate you and you get the best tasks and projects to work on. ---- --- Befo…

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997: How Olympia Hospitality Blends Culture, Community, and Creativity Across Its Portfolio 28:11

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Some management companies build hotels. Olympia Hospitality builds identity. I spoke with Sara Masterson (President) and John Schultzel (Chief Growth Officer) about how Olympia blends independent spirit, strong brand partnerships, and mission-driven hospitality across destinations like Nantucket, Boston, Winter Park, the White Mountains, and beyond…

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Highlands Community Charter School Hearing | CA Scraps NextGen 911 System | CPUC Vote on Undergrounding Rule

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Highlands Community Charter School Hearing An embattled charter school for adults based in Sacramento could soon face closure following a devastating state audit released in June. It found ‘Highlands Community Charter and Technical School’ received more than 180 million dollars in K-12 funds that it was not eligible to collect and must now repay. N…

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Corporate Travel Is Changing Fast — Here's What Hotels Must Do to Win in 2026 12:55

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Corporate travel isn't easing back into old habits — it's reinventing itself, and hoteliers who cling to the past will lose business they didn't even know they were missing. I spoke with Lukasz Dabrowski, SVP of Global Supplier Relations at HRS Group, about why 2025 became the turning point for travel procurement and how 2026 will reward hotels tha…

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Flu, COVID and RSV Season Update | Sacramento’s Refugees and Asylum Seekers | 'Yosemite Wildlife'

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Flu, COVID and RSV Season Update Last year was the most severe flu season in over a decade in the United States. And this year, a new strain of the flu is fueling concerns of another rough winter. Today on Insight, we’ll talk with Dr. Dean Blumberg from UC Davis about what we need to know about the flu and other respiratory viruses as we head into …

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996: Hidden Hospitality: The Untold Story of African American Hoteliers 33:49

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Most people know the names Marriott, Hilton, Wilson — but countless African American hoteliers helped build the foundation of American hospitality, and their stories rarely get told. I sat down with Calvin Stovall, author of Hidden Hospitality, to explore the remarkable journey behind his new book and the extraordinary hoteliers he uncovered along …

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Young CA Dem Challengers | ‘Forging Latino Power’ Book | Hunt for the Jeffrey Pine

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Young CA Dem Challengers The Matsuis are a Sacramento political dynasty. Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui has been in office since 2005, preceded by her husband, the late Congressman Bob Matsui, who held the seat for 26 years prior. This upcoming election, Rep. Matsui is facing a challenger within her own party - Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang.…

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Stop Being Nice At Work – Managers Cant Be Nice & Increase Performance 10:21

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Stop being nice at work. Managers cannot be nice and still increase performance personally and of their team. I explain what managers should do instead and take you through 7 actions to stop being nice at work will helping improve team performance. --- --- Leaders and managers cant be nice and lead a team effectively. There are so many difficult de…

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995: Can Purpose and Profit Coexist? SCP Hotels Says Yes. 43:15

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Most hotel companies talk about values. SCP Hotels built their entire model around them. I spoke with Ken Cruse, Co-Founder of Soul Community Planet (SCP Hotels), about how he's creating hotels that combine purpose, community, environmental responsibility, and real profitability — without relying on the old playbook. On #NoVacancyNews, Ken lays out…

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Using AI to Fight Human Trafficking and Crime 10:07

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Human trafficking is one of the darkest issues our industry faces — and the people fighting it deserve more attention. I spoke with Noel Thomas, CEO of Darkwatch, about how his company uses AI-driven digital intelligence to help hotels identify trafficking risks, flag organized crime, and support safer environments for guests and staff. Noel shares…

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Monique Lee, Group Vice President, Sales, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 34:22

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Monique Lee, Group VP Sales, at Wyndham Hotels, shares her career journey from unforgettable childhood hospitality experiences to leading roles. She emphasizes the impact of mentors and the importance of intentional, authentic leadership. Her story highlights resilience, balancing work-life challenges, and leveraging AI for success in today's dynam…

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David Mililli, Founder & Host, Modern Hotelier Podcast, interviewed by David Kong 32:06

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David Mililli's career began as a busboy but grew into leadership roles across hospitality and technology. His journey highlights the power of staying open-minded, surrounding yourself with people you trust, and having the humility to listen. He reminds us that “if you keep your intelligence over your emotions, you’ll always be successful.” His sto…

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POLITICO California Playbook | Checking in with NorCal Food Banks | ‘In a Nutshell' Year-Ender

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POLITICO California Playbook The latest budget forecast from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office shows California facing an $18 billion shortfall in 2026-27, following a series of deficits that lawmakers have needed to close in recent years. The state has also seen a new candidate, billionaire Tom Steyer, join the 2026 governor’s race with o…

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14 Signs You Are Losing Your Job + 10 Actions To Increase Job Security 10:00

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Losing your job is very traumatic and very stressful, not to mention painful for your bank balance. I share 14 signs you are losing your job to look out for. I also share 10 actions you should take especially if you see signs you may be fired. Taking these actions will improve your job security --- --- Firstly, I list out 10 signs you may be losing…

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Sac State’s New Freshman Living Requirement | State of Sacramento’s Flood Control | Holiday Music & Wine

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Sac State’s New Freshman Living Requirement Sacramento State is instituting a two-year on-campus living requirement for first-time students starting in Fall 2026. President Luke Wood announced the requirement over the summer as a way to provide for students’ basic needs and academic success. But the plan has also drawn criticism about the potential…

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994: Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith on Strategy, Margins, and What Hoteliers Miss About AI 29:06

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Running a hotel in 2025 requires sharper strategy, a tighter handle on costs, and leaders who can adapt faster than the market shifts. Few people understand that better than Rob Smith, CEO of Stonebridge Companies, who oversees nearly 200 properties nationwide. On #NoVacancyNews, Rob breaks down how he's thinking about margins, brand contribution, …

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Why Covered California May Get More Expensive | New Statewide e-Bike Coalition | ‘100 Years of Palestine’ Exhibit

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Why Covered California May Get More Expensive Enrollment for Covered California - the state’s health insurance marketplace created under the Affordable Care Act - is now open. But Obamacare tax credits for the majority of recipients are at risk of expiring at the end of the year, if Congress doesn’t approve an extension. Some worry that customers w…

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Europe & Middle East Hotel Pipeline: Surprising Trends You Need to Know 12:03

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The hotel development story in Europe and the Middle East tells a very different story from the U.S. — especially when it comes to luxury, construction timelines, and where brands see real long-term opportunity. I connected with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, to break down the latest pipeline numbers across Europe and the Middle East: lux…

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Nancy Mendelson, Founder CEO, NEM Global LLC | Co-Founder, hertelier, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:37

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Nancy shares how the road to connection has become a recurring theme in her leadership journey. She discusses the importance of listening, knowing your self worth, and trusting your gut. Nancy also shares details about her personal board of directors, what she's learned from working internationally, and about her experiences with self doubt and adv…

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How the Bowman Post Foundation Turns Empty Rooms Into Opportunity 4:44

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Every hotel has a few empty rooms each year — but what if those rooms could help someone build a better life? I spoke with David Bowman, co-founder of the Bowman Post Foundation, about how his organization is transforming unused hotel inventory into scholarships and educational support for hospitality employees. On #NoVacancyNews, David explains ho…

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Push to Axe Landlines in California | Audiology Program Celebrates Milestones | ReCreate and ‘The Secret Life of Leaves’

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Push to Axe Landlines in California Hundreds of thousands of rural Californians rely on landlines for emergencies. AT&T is the largest copper landline provider in the state, known as the state’s last-resort phone service, and is pushing to retire these landlines nationwide. Yue Stella Yu is a politics reporter with CalMatters and traveled to the No…

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993: How Luxury Hotels Win: Cesar Wurm on Reinvention, Experience, and the Power of Connection 37:10

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Luxury hotels operate under constant pressure to deliver — and the leaders who guide them have to stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri talk with Cesar Wurm, SVP of Member Strategy and Development at The Leading Hotels of the World, about how top-tier properties adapt, elevate service, and maintain strong p…

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FNA 194: Trippi-ing Over Ourselves 1:00:30

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The incredible Christine Trippi returns to Friday Night Audit to join Glenn, Craig and Suzanne for some happy hour cocktails and some laughs to kick off the weekend.By No Vacancy News