EPISODE 2: What happens when a mother’s college drop-off nightmare becomes a hospitality revolution? Meet Aileen Canta, visionary hotel developer and founder of University Hotels, who turned five years of persistence, passion, and personal sacrifice into a bold new hospitality concept.
In this deeply moving and entrepreneurial episode, Aileen sits down with Bryan to share how a frustrating hotel experience during her daughter’s freshman year inspired an idea that is now reshaping how universities think about lodging, wellness, and community. Aileen’s journey is nothing short of cinematic.
You’ll hear:
•The emotional inspiration behind University Hotels
•How universities are now reconsidering real estate strategies
•Why Aileen is rejecting the traditional OTA model
•The future of health, wellness, and hospitality near campuses and hospitals
Whether you’re in hospitality, real estate, or just love a powerful entrepreneurial story, this one will stay with you.
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