It’s time to SOAR. Choice Hotels International Hotels has reintroduced it’s hotel ownership opportunities created for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Dubbed SOAR, Supporting Ownership Access & Representation, John Lancaster, VP Emerging Markets Franchise Development, shares how this program is changing lives and communities. #hotels #hotelinvestmen…

Conversions are king! That’s especially true with Choice Hotels International, which had 74% of all 2023 deals fit into the conversion category. At Choice’s Annual Conference I caught up with CDO David Pepper to hear about the conversion market and the incredibly strong extended stay segment.Oleh No Vacancy News

Anna Blue, President of AHLA Foundation, is at AHLA ForWard in Chicago. She shares the importance of this event to the hospitality industry and how it’s empowering women to find success in the hotel business.Oleh No Vacancy News

The awesome Matt Hostetler, CDO with Red Roof, returns to learn a lesson about returning to FNA. Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave shake their heads in disbelief. Oh yeah, Glenn's in Vegas.... again!Oleh No Vacancy News

Welcome to our new series, Icons & Experts. This exciting twice a month series is brought you by the Extended Stay Lodging Association and support from Dellisart Hospitality. Please visit https://www.dellisart.com/ Every other week we’ll highlight either a person who’s had unmistakable impact on the hotel industry, or we’ll learn from extended stay…

Over in the UK, Steven Hesketh is known as the Hospitality Hero because he’s empowering people like us to be our Hospitality Hero. Today, we learn about the essential elements needed to rev up your hotel’s business as well as your career while getting a glimpse into the state of the UK hotel business.…

Join Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for some cocktails, a few laughs and whatever's on their minds as we wrap up the week.Oleh No Vacancy News

noWebb Wilson, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at KWC Management, talks about what it's like to be running a company that holds the legacy of one of the most famous hoteliers there is. How does the history of Kemmons Wilson drive his strategy for future success?Oleh No Vacancy News

Embassy Suites is celebrating its 40th anniversary, but it's not relying on the past. Undergoing a dynamic transformation Bonnie Campagnuolo, Global Brand Head, Embassy Suites by Hilton, shares hoew the brand continues connecting to owners and customers.Oleh No Vacancy News

We're at Wynn Studios in Las Vegas with Todd-Avery Lenahan, President and Chief Creative Officer with Wynn Resorts discussing the secrets of building the company's different projects such as the $3.9 billion under construction Wynn Al Marjam in UAE and the potential $12 billion NYC property.Oleh No Vacancy News

Dan Lesser of LW Hospitality Advisors cuts through the noise and shares the real truths about the state of hosptiality. Plus, San Francisco and NYC are smart investments?Oleh No Vacancy Media

Amaury Piedra, Managing Director of Caribe Royale Orlando shares the secret behind a massive $140 million property reinvention that reinvented an aging hotel into a four-star jewel! FYI, when I visited they had 98% occupancy at rates they’d never get before this project.Oleh No Vacancy Media

Get to know AHLA Interim President/CEO Kevin Carey! Kevin makes his first appearance with us so we get an update on the direction of the AHLA, its leadership search and how the organization is doubling down on sustainability with its partnership in Green Key Global.Oleh No Vacancy Media

Emily Cappiello is a PR specialist as well as a Food + Beverage Writer for major global publications. She joins the FNA gang to school them on how to really enjoy the worlds of hotel and travel.Oleh No Vacancy Media

Sales & Marketing have been around for so long it can be hard to find ways to be innovative. Bruce Himelstein, founder of the BJH group, shares how he continues to find ways to change these fields to keep things fresh and stand out from the crowd.Oleh No Vacancy Media

Fox Fold is reinventing toilet tissue for Big Savings for owners, operators and the environment. Today, we get an update from COO Gregory Hegger and MindClick's JoAnna Abrams who focuses on product ratings for healthier living. Drop me a line to learn more.Oleh No Vacancy Media

Last week during AAHOA's hashtag#AAHOAcon24 I spoke with Patty Jefferson, CDO with Visual Matrix about the state of hotel technology and how to think about what tech is the right tech to invest in. Where do you see the smart money in tech going?Oleh No Vacancy Media

Tom Roelens, Managing Director at Atlantis, The Royal in Dubai shares how his career led him to lead one of the top properties in the world. This one year old property was designed to complement Atlantis, The Palm and we share how they created, programmed and launched this property.Oleh No Vacancy Media

We're with AAHOA at AAHOACON24 where I spoke with Matthew Hostetler of Red Roof Franchising about the importance of the Indian American community to the hotel industry’s success and how this community’s success is tethered to companies like Red Roof. No Vacancy News, Podcasts and Videos is proud to be the official podcast of AAHOACON24!…

As the world continues to get out and travel, understanding different cultures is a cornerstone to future success. During AAHOA's AAHOACON24 I got thinking about this issue so I spoke with Seema Jain of Seva Global to understand the importance of being culturally competent. No Vacancy News, Podcasts and Videos is proud to be the official podcast of…

We're at AAHOACON24 and a top issue here is how independant minded hoteliers can create more revenue opportunity in a market that might be getting resistent to higher room rates. Our friend Mike Chuma, VP Global Marketing at IDeaS and I discuss this issue as we tour the AAHOA tradeshow floor. No Vacancy is proud to be the official podcast of AAHOAC…

We're at AAHOACON24 and celebrating tomorrow's workforce! Did you know AAHOA is hosting a student competition? It's a Hotel simulation competition called the Turnaround and our very own Doctor Producer Suzanne, who is a professor at FIU, has students competing. She's gives us the scoop. No Vacancy is proud to be the official podcast of AAHOACON24!…

Hello from AAHOAcon24 where No Vacancy News, Podcasts and Videos is the official podcast. We've got Chris Guimbellot, President and CEO of hihotels by Hospitality International who shares the secret to hosptiality branding success in concert with the AAHOA community.Oleh No Vacancy Media

Roman Pedan, Founder & CEO of Kasa, tells us how he is using tech to connect apartments, hotels, and homes to people across the world. What makes Kasa different from traditional companies and why are they changing the game for travelers?Oleh No Vacancy Media

Michael Edwards, MBA, CHAE, VP Assett Management with Castlerock Asset Management, LLC. told me during Hunter Hotel Investment Conference that the deal pipeline is rough. Edwards also shares the current state of hotel asset management, emphasizing the importance of efficient operations and collaboration between owners and operators to ensure profit…