Best Vacancy Live Podcasts (2025)

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Using AI to Fight Human Trafficking and Crime 10:07

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9h ago10:07

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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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Checkin’ In with Glenn Haussman (No Vacancy Live) 42:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Checkin’ In, we sit down with Glenn Haussman, one of the hospitality industry’s most recognizable voices. Glenn is the host of No Vacancy, named the number one hospitality podcast from 2021 through 2024, and the International Hospitality Institute’s number one Social Media Influencer in Hospitality. He was also sel…

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581: I Really Mean It 43:06

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Keith highlights the benefits of owning real estate, noting that 63% of the median American's net worth is in home equity and retirement accounts, while the top 1% has 45% in private business and real estate. He also shares his personal journey and emphasizes using other people's money to grow assets. Discover why outdated rent control policies har…

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Adam Noviello Interview

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Adam Noviello interview celebrating their latest single Ballet Boy and their performances in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Adam Noviello (@adamnoviello) • Instagram photos and videosBy Adam Noviello with James McKenzie

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Trans Visibility Legacy Award Winner Sally Goldner reflects on activism and support in the 90s and 2000s and what's needed today

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Sally Goldner reflects on trans activism and support in the 90s and 2000s and what's needed today in an interview to celebrate her receiving the Legacy Award at the Trans Visibility Awards. Celebrating the Finalists of the 2025 Trans Visibility Awards!By Sally Goldner with James McKenzie

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This Empty City Interview: Hope, Rachel & Mat in the Studio

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Television is the latest single and music video from This Empty City. Hope, Rachel & Mat join us in the studio. This Empty City - Television (Official Music Video)By Hope, Rachel & Mat with James McKenzie

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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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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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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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580: AI Landlords: Are Robots Managing Rentals Better Than Humans? 39:58

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Keith discusses the evolving role of AI in real estate, highlighting its impact on property management and tenant interactions. He contrasts traditional AI, which excels in IQ tasks but lacks emotional intelligence (EQ), with agentic AI, which can perform autonomous actions. Dana Dunford, CEO of Hemlane, explains how their platform uses AI to strea…

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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

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992: The Fastest Fix for Hotel Leadership Shortages 31:27

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When hotels lose key leaders, operations can fall apart fast — and that's where Wenzell & Fisher Hospitality Group comes in. In this episode, Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri talk with Peter Wenzell, the company's Founder and CEO, about how he built a national network of experienced hotel consultants who step in to fill temporary and leadershi…

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Paul Hetherington interview celebrating the release of the 7th Heaven remix of Cruel

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Paul Hetherington live to air interview celebrating the release of Cruel. Paul Hetherington (@paulhofficial) • Instagram photos and videosBy Paul Hetherington with James McKenzie

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Kate DeAraugo Interview, celebrates 20 years since winning Australian Idol with live shows

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Kate DeAraugo interview. Kate celebrates 20 years since winning Australian Idol with live shows at JazzLab in Brunswick on November 21 and at Universal in Sydney on November 28. FROM IDOL 'TILL NOW: Kate DeAraugo w/ special guest Greg Gould - The JazzLab - Bennetts Lane Jazz Club Brunswick FROM IDOL TILL NOW Kate DeAraugo w/ Greg Gould & Paulini Ti…

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The Smart Way to Drive Hotel Profit in Tough Markets 11:39

12d ago11:39

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Hotel operators face rising costs and tight margins, but smart leadership still drives profit. I spoke with Steven Moore, CEO of Actabl, about how hoteliers can protect culture and profit at the same time. On #NoVacancyNews, Steven explains how great operators focus on labor, clarity, and communication — turning market pressure into momentum. He sh…

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991: Training the Waldorf Way: The Training Behind the Waldorf-Astoria Reopen 27:54

14h ago27:54

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Behind every legendary hotel reopening is a team that makes the impossible look effortless. I spoke with Mary D'Argenis-Fernandez, President of MDA Hospitality Solutions, about her company's incredible work training the team at the newly reopened Waldorf Astoria New York — one of the most anticipated returns in hospitality. Mary explains how her te…

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Inside the NYU Hotel Tech Report: Best-in-Class vs. All-in-One — What Hoteliers Really Think 7:33

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How do you decide between a best-in-class tech stack and an all-in-one platform?I caught up with Bill Fanning, CRO of Stayntouch, and Klaus Kohlmayr, Chief Evangelist at IDeaS Revenue Solutions, to discuss the new NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality Technology Report, where 300+ hoteliers shared how they're making those crucial tech decisions. On h…

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990: Behind the Scenes: MGM Resorts and the Precision of F1 Las Vegas 11:14

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From the Formula 1 Grand Prix to Super Bowl weekend, there's no city on Earth that can coordinate large-scale events like Las Vegas — and MGM Resorts International is at the center of it all. In the final part of my MGM executive series on #NoVacancyNews, I sat down with John Flynn, SVP of Global Security and Aviation, to explore how MGM and its pa…

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989: Lantern Columbia - How Raines Company Is Redefining Adaptive Reuse and Inclusion 25:49

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Hospitality meets purpose in Lantern Columbia, a stunning adaptive reuse project turning a historic firehouse into a boutique hotel that celebrates inclusion and community. In this episode, Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri talk with David Tart, Managing Partner at Raines Company, about how the Lantern will partner with the University of South …

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CoralTree Hospitality on Luxury, Humanity, and the Power of Personal Connection 4:26

8d ago4:26

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Technology can make a guest's stay smoother — but it's the people who make it memorable. I spoke with Mike Everett, EVP at CoralTree Hospitality, about how his company blends tech-driven efficiency with human-driven hospitality to elevate service across its independent, resort-focused portfolio. We break it all down on #NoVacancyNews, from Hawaii t…

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Asia-Pacific Hotel Boom: What's Driving the World's Largest Pipeline 11:12

4h ago11:12

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The world's biggest hotel development story isn't in the U.S. or Europe — it's in Asia-Pacific. I connected with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, to break down the data behind the region's record-setting pipeline growth — from China's near–million-room surge to luxury expansion across Indonesia and Thailand. We examine the factors shaping t…

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579: Should Billionaires Exist? Why Rates Keep Falling, Rare Opportunity in Texas 47:36

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Register here to attend the live virtual event "How to Scale Your Portfolio, with Tenanted Cash Flowing, New Construction Properties" on Thursday, November 13th at 8pm Eastern. Keith discusses Billie Eilish's views on billionaires and contrasts her stance with Grant Cardone's, emphasizing the value billionaires bring. Hear about the Fed's decision …

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ARK Hospitality on Growth Without Losing Culture 4:35

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It's one thing to grow your business. It's another to grow without losing your culture — and that's exactly what ARK Hospitality Group is determined to prove. I spoke with Lisa Lombardo, President of ARK Hospitality Group, about how her team is scaling hotels and restaurants while keeping authenticity, care, and human connection at the center of ev…

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Sage Hospitality's Tech Strategy: Experience, Bandwidth, and the Future of Luxury 6:32

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Luxury hospitality isn't just about marble lobbies anymore — it's about creating seamless, hyper-personalized experiences powered by the right technology. I spoke with Matt Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer at Sage Hospitality, about how his team is merging design, comfort, and digital expectations to deliver the kind of experience guests now expe…

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Limitless Play, No Vacancy Gallery with Joshua So aka Juniper Care

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Featuring local Asian artists, Limitless Play is an immersive takeover at Melbourne's No Vacancy Gallery that blurs the boundaries between visual, physical and auditory art. Artist Joshua So aka Juniper Care joins us for a studio interview. Limitless Play is on now until 16 November.By Joshua So with James McKenzie

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Celebrating new Brendan Welch album Returning

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Brendan Welch joins us for a studio interview to celebrate his new album Returning. Brendan WelchBy Brendan Welch with James McKenzie

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India's Hotel Boom: What Western Brands Are Betting on Next 12:09

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Everyone's been talking about China's hotel growth — but the real story right now might be happening in India. I caught up with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics about how India has quietly become one of the world's fastest-growing hotel markets, and why nearly every major Western brand now has an expansion plan there. We break it all down on #NoV…

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Mocktails, Margins & Menu Magic: The Magical F&B Profit Formula 5:28

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Margins are tight, costs are up, and yet one of the biggest opportunities for hashtag#hotels might be right in the lobby — the bar and restaurant. I connected with Aaron Olson and Chris Manley of Crestline Hotels & Resorts to talk about how they're using food and beverage as a profit engine rather than a cost center — and why now is the time for op…