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BONUS SHOW: Hotel WiFi Strategies for a Data Dominant World

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

Release Date: 01/26/2017

How Omni Hotels Rebuilt Their Entire Tech Stack (and Why It Worked) | HITEC 2025 show art How Omni Hotels Rebuilt Their Entire Tech Stack (and Why It Worked) | HITEC 2025

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Recorded live during HITEC last month, Glenn Haussman and talks with and from about what it really took to rebuild their entire stack—and why it’s transforming how they do business. 🧠 What you’ll learn: Why Omni decided to move away from running its own tech and partner with How strong change management and executive backing kept the project on track The real challenges behind the scenes—and why they didn’t let doubt stop them New opportunities unlocked: faster integrations with booking engines, F&B systems, and partner platforms What’s next: fully moving PMS and...

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953: Can BoB Reinvent Budget Hotels? show art 953: Can BoB Reinvent Budget Hotels?

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🎙 Turning AI Talk Into Action: Live from HITEC with Ashford's Borman show art 🎙 Turning AI Talk Into Action: Live from HITEC with Ashford's Borman

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Recorded on the bustling show floor, caught up with of (and ) to unpack how AI in is moving from hype to practical strategy. Here’s what you’ll hear: ✅ Why this year’s conversations finally feel actionable, not just theoretical ✅ How hotel commercial leaders are using AI today to improve operations and guest connections ✅ The challenges of data ownership, privacy, and working across brands vs. independents ✅ Why Jeff left HITEC with a real to-do list instead of just big ideas Big thanks to for supporting this conversation! Learn more about how they connect the guest...

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953: Redefining African Hospitality: Tribe Hotel’s Vision Beyond the Safari Stereotype show art 953: Redefining African Hospitality: Tribe Hotel’s Vision Beyond the Safari Stereotype

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📍 Recorded studio-style, Glenn Haussman and producer Suzanne welcome Shamim Ehsani, co-founder of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi to #NoVacancyNews, who’s challenging the clichés of African #hospitality and revealing a bold, design-led approach to travel experiences in Kenya. 🌍 Here’s what you’ll hear: •    🏨 How Tribe Hotel helped lead the transformation of Nairobi’s hotel scene from colonial formality to contemporary cultural expression •    🎨 The Ehsani family’s dedication to art, architecture, and experience-driven design, including a 900+ piece...

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952: Elevating Hospitality: How Bolt Farm Treehouse Redefined the Guest Experience show art 952: Elevating Hospitality: How Bolt Farm Treehouse Redefined the Guest Experience

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We’re back in our pre-recorded format! In this episode of , I’m joined by and , founders of , who’ve created one of the most compelling concepts in the country—where , design, and mission-driven leadership all come together in a powerful way. Doctor Prodcuer Suzanne cohosts. Special thanks to our advertiser: – Gives You the Power to Profit. Visit them at 🎧 What you’ll learn from this conversation: • How a handcrafted honeymoon retreat turned into a growing, high-performance resort business • Their 100% direct booking model—achieving 94% occupancy and a 25–30%...

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From Bar Bills to Back Office: How Fintech Simplifies Hotel Invoicing show art From Bar Bills to Back Office: How Fintech Simplifies Hotel Invoicing

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At we caught up with , CTO of , to get a closer look at how they’re transforming invoice management for hoteliers — and it’s not just about anymore. We broke down how Fintech streamlines the complex world of payments, regulations, and vendor management — all via automation and smart tech. 👀 Here's what you'll learn: * How Fintech built a two-sided network with over 8,000 alcohol distributors—and now hundreds of non-alcohol vendors too * Ways their system de-risks your accounts payable and prevents costly compliance mistakes * Why Fintech’s back-office integrations can...

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Curator Hotel Collection President Barnwell on Smart Tech Choices for Independent Hotels show art Curator Hotel Collection President Barnwell on Smart Tech Choices for Independent Hotels

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During , caught up with , President of , to discuss how she evaluates hospitality technology for a diverse portfolio of independent hotels. With so many vendors vying for attention, she shared how Curator narrows the field and finds real value for its member hotels. Here’s what we covered: How Curator uses events like to strengthen vendor relationships and discover meaningful innovations The role of pilot programs in validating tech before wider adoption Why it's critical to focus on tools that support team efficiency and guest experience The growing pressure on profitability in a...

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FNA 180: Our Famous Friday Happy Hour show art FNA 180: Our Famous Friday Happy Hour

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David Donnelly's philosophy is that success is built on strong, mutually beneficial relationships. That attitude's going to get him into trouble while hanging with Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave. Tune in and find out

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How Sonesta is Rebuilding Its Tech Stack to Power 1,200+ Hotels | HITEC 2025 show art How Sonesta is Rebuilding Its Tech Stack to Power 1,200+ Hotels | HITEC 2025

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Yesterday at , I spoke with of about how the company is approaching and operations to support one of the fastest growth stories in hospitality. With more than 1,200 hotels and a portfolio that spans from economy to upscale, Sonesta is focused on building systems that work across all brands while keeping the guest experience front and center. This episode of looks at how they’re doing it. Key points from our conversation: 🔹 What it takes to align technology and operations during rapid expansion 🔹 Building consistency while respecting the differences between brands 🔹 Choosing...

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Charlestowne Hotels: Cutting Through AI Hype with Smart, Practical Strategy show art Charlestowne Hotels: Cutting Through AI Hype with Smart, Practical Strategy

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This week at , sat down with , VP of Technology at , to discuss how their team is making clear-eyed tech decisions in a time when everything seems to be labeled “AI” - whether it is or isn't! Here’s what you’ll learn: *Why “AI-washing” is making it harder—not easier—to evaluate hotel tech *How Charlestowne’s steering groups across departments help vet, test, and implement tools that actually work *The impact of AI tools like Cursor and Windsurfer for lean teams managing boutique properties *How they’re now creating slide decks, video, and image content faster than...

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During this in-depth show you'll learn all about:

  • Tips for hotels and other venues to maximize their bandwidth and keep up with the increasing demands being placed on guest Wi-Fi networks
  • Addressing data privacy concerns for guests when using guest Wi-Fi networks
  • Up-and-coming trends such as data analytics, online search using voice as an interface, etc.

 

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