Reinvention, Risk, and Building Something New
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Release Date: 06/13/2025
Inside Westgate Las Vegas: Elvis History, Hidden Suites & Iconic Vegas Vibes
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Recorded last month at , got an amazing backstage experience with the legendary , President & GM of the property. Cami started at the front desk and now runs this iconic resort — and we had a lot of laughs and sightings along the way. 📍If you love old-school nostalgia blended with modern hospitality, this one’s for you. Watch the full episode here: What you'll experience in this episode: 🎰 How Cami went from check-ins to calling the shots at the about 3,000-room resort 🎤 The story behind recreating Elvis Presley’s legendary 1969 comeback show –coming this summer!...
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Reinvention, Risk, and Building Something New
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On this episode of #NoVacancyNews, I reconnected with longtime industry powerhouse during , who just made a major career pivot—leaving Hilton after 16 years to take on a bold new leadership role as President of #CALA for . So, what drives someone to walk away from the familiar and embrace the unknown? We discuss: *Why Juan stepped away from a steady brand career to lead something new *How he's helping build a startup-style venture focused on all-inclusive and urban lifestyle hotels *What it's like to switch from brand-side to operations-side leadership ...
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Right Here, Right Now: Stonebridge’s Bold New Era
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Last week at the 's annual conference in – where I hosted, moderated and delivered a keynote -- I spoke with EVP Operations for about how the company is transforming. With a clear focus on culture, people, and purposeful partnerships, Stonebridge is entering a fresh chapter — or as Lee calls it, a “rebirth.” 🔑 What we cover: *How Stonebridge is redefining itself from the ground up *The philosophy behind thoughtful growth — and why bigger isn’t always better *Building real alignment with vendors, partners, and team members *Creating community during company events (yes,...
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Inside the Venetian: Reinventing Vegas Meetings and Filling 7,000 Rooms Every Day
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Recorded recently in Las Vegas, I caught up with , Chief Sales Officer at the iconic , for an energizing conversation about what it takes to keep 7,000 suites full, 2.2 million square feet of space active, and 10,000-person events running seamlessly—week after week. 📍 Here’s what we covered: *How the Venetian transforms every four days for new guests and events *The billion-dollar renovation strategy—and why they’re only doing it during ’ “quiet” 98% occupancy months *How Tony’s team closes deals fast, even in a city running at near full capacity *What it really takes...
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The Hidden Cost-Cutter Hotels Overlook Every Day
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Recorded on location in Ft. Worth, Texas, I chatted with , Chief Revenue Officer at , spoke to to uncover how this decades-old alcohol invoicing powerhouse is shaking things up in hospitality. If you manage hotel operations and are drowning in invoices, this conversation might just change the way you work. 🎙️ Here's what you'll hear in this episode: How evolved from alcohol compliance to hospitality-wide invoice automation Why hoteliers are stuck with “garage sale” accounting outside of alcohol—and how to fix it How Fintech eliminates hours of manual entry by integrating with...
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951: Uplifted Leadership – The Secret to Engaged Teams with Ryan Minton
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🎙️ #NoVacancyNews’ Glenn Haussman sits down with Ryan Minton, bestselling author of Uplifted: The Remarkable Power of Positive Leadership on Frontline Teams, to talk about the game-changing impact of positivity in leadership. 🔹 What you’ll hear in this episode: How positive leadership transforms frontline teams and creates a thriving workplace Why employees don’t tolerate bad bosses anymore (and what leaders must do to keep top talent) The real ROI of uplifting leadership — how happier employees boost customer experience and the bottom line The invisible balloon analogy: How...
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FNA 178: This Episode Will Flohr You
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is an Associate Professor of Teaching at U of Memphis and the Co-founder & Managing Partner of . Tonight he risks it all by joining Glenn, Craig, and Producers Dave and Suzanne for some ‘innocent’ drinks and laughs to kick off the weekend. Plus, Glenn is on location in New Orleans.
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The Human Side of Hospitality: Stonebridge's CEO Smith on Tech, Talent & Transforming Hotel Culture
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Why do some hotel companies thrive while others struggle with retention, innovation, and guest satisfaction? In this episode of , we talk with , CEO & President of , who’s bringing humanity back to hospitality — without ignoring the power of technology. 🔑 Key Highlights: 👥 Why putting people first isn’t just good ethics—it’s smart business 🤖 How Stonebridge uses technology to enhance—not replace—human connection 💼 Rethinking workforce culture to increase retention and reduce burnout 📊 The power of real-time data to drive better decisions at every level ...
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NYU IHIF: From RevPAR to TRevPAR: Gauging What Really Drives Hotel Growth
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Hospitality is shifting—and , President of , joined during the to gauge what’s really happening in the right now. ✔️ Tired of mixed signals from headlines? This episode brings clarity on: *Why focusing on actual trends over trending topics is essential for strategic planning *What PM Hotel Group is seeing with real-time travel demand and consumer behavior *How seasonality shifts and timing affected hotel comp sets in 2025 *Strong ADR growth trends despite softening fundamentals *Firsthand insights from the opening of Evo Tahoe City—where experience-driven travel is thriving ...
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NYU IHIF: Building an Extended Stay Future – With Concord’s Mark Laport
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What’s really happening with new hotel construction in today’s unpredictable climate? sat down with Mark Laport, CEO of , during this week to discuss: • 🏗️ Why he’s bullish on launching , ’s new extended-stay brand • 💰 The financial balancing act—dealing with skyrocketing costs and persistent labor issues • 🌍 What makes Concord’s approach different, and how they’re betting smart on the future • 🤝 Why relationships—especially in tough times—make or break your ability to grow If you're in hospitality development or operations, this one is essential....
info_outlineOn this episode of #NoVacancyNews, I reconnected with longtime industry powerhouse Juan Corvinos Solans during NYU IHIF, who just made a major career pivot—leaving Hilton after 16 years to take on a bold new leadership role as President of #CALA for Hotel Equities. So, what drives someone to walk away from the familiar and embrace the unknown?
We discuss:
*Why Juan stepped away from a steady brand career to lead something new
*How he's helping build a startup-style venture focused on all-inclusive and urban lifestyle hotels
*What it's like to switch from brand-side to operations-side leadership
*Why he's traveling more than ever—and how his wife found out about the move from a press release. Uh-oh
*The vision for combining U.S.-based operational expertise with local talent across Latin America
*Building a team of hospitality rock stars with a fresh perspective
Juan’s passion for shaking up the status quo is contagious—and you’ll want to hear what’s next.
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