loader from loading.io

Debunking Major Minibar Myths

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

Release Date: 09/12/2017

FNA 167 2.14.25 show art FNA 167 2.14.25

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

info_outline
🌍 Global Hotel Alliance CEO on Its $2.7B Loyalty Boom & 20A25 Growth show art 🌍 Global Hotel Alliance CEO on Its $2.7B Loyalty Boom & 20A25 Growth

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

🚀 Big news! Still a bit more ALIS 2025 coverage! Here, Glenn chats with , CEO of (GHA), to discuss their record-breaking year, new brands, and the future of global travel. 🎉 Key Takeaways: GHA’s Best Year Ever! 💰 $2.7 billion in loyalty program revenue—up 17% from 2023. Hotels Cashing In! 💸 $400 million in cross-brand bookings, proving the power of independent hotels uniting. Global Expansion! 🌍 New brands in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Dubai 🇦🇪, and the UK 🇬🇧—with more coming soon! Americans Are Driving Travel! ✈️ The U.S. market is...

info_outline
931: Why Las Vegas’ Serviced Residences Are Changing the Game! 🏠🎲 show art 931: Why Las Vegas’ Serviced Residences Are Changing the Game! 🏠🎲

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

Las Vegas isn't just about casinos and bright lights—it's also home to a game-changing way to stay! On this episode of No Vacancy Live, Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri sit down with of to uncover why long-term travelers, business professionals, and even poker players are choosing this extended-stay experience over traditional hotels. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: 🏡 What Ariva Serviced Residences Are Really About – More than just an apartment, it's a fully furnished home with hotel-style amenities. 🎯 Who Benefits Most – From relocating professionals to F1 teams, poker...

info_outline
🎙️ How WorldHotels is Changing Luxury Travel in 2025 show art 🎙️ How WorldHotels is Changing Luxury Travel in 2025

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

Luxury travel is evolving, and WorldHotels is leveraging this trend. A couple weeks ago I spoke with , Chief Development Officer with during ALIS 2025. We discussed: 🔹 Five years after Best Western's acquisition—how has WorldHotels grown? 🔹 Soft brands & the power of choice—why travelers are loving unique, story-driven experiences 🔹 The rise of alternative hospitality—from glamping to luxury Airstream retreats in Tennessee 🔹 $1.7 trillion in luxury travel spending—what’s fueling the high-end market boom? 🔹 Travel trends shaping 2025—mocktails, wellness...

info_outline
930: Behind the Deals: Dave Johnstone on Hotel Investments, Luxury Trends & Wild Stories show art 930: Behind the Deals: Dave Johnstone on Hotel Investments, Luxury Trends & Wild Stories

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

Hotel deals don’t happen overnight, and today, we’re pulling back the curtain! 🏨💰 Join Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri as they sit down with , a hotel investment legend, to talk about: ✅ Hotel Investment Realities: Why development is stalling and where the real opportunities are. ✅ Luxury Boom: Why high-end hotels have more profit potential while mid-tier properties struggle. ✅ The $10,000 Martini Proposal: A story so wild, it made headlines. ✅ How to Succeed in Hospitality Real Estate: Dave’s top advice for young professionals. ✅ A Multi-Million Dollar Car...

info_outline
Is the Hospitality Investment Market Ready to Surge? show art Is the Hospitality Investment Market Ready to Surge?

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

📢 The hotel investment world is buzzing with cautious optimism—but what does that really mean for deals, transactions, and the future of hospitality? I’ve still got more from ALIS, and for today I chatted with of to break it all down!   🔹 The Investment Climate: With inflation cooling and market stability improving, is it finally time for sidelined capital to flow?   🔹 Deals on the Horizon: Why properties that have been sitting idle may soon hit the market.   🔹 The Big Pivot: How investors navigate rapid changes and decide when to go all in.   🔹 The...

info_outline
929: How AI Can Enhance Hospitality—And What You Need to Know! show art 929: How AI Can Enhance Hospitality—And What You Need to Know!

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

🚀 AI isn’t replacing hospitality — it’s enhancing it! In this episode of No Vacancy Live, (CEO, ) discuss how AI and machine learning are reshaping hotel operations while keeping the human in hospitality. 💡 Key Takeaways: AI as a Companion, Not a Replacement – Let tech handle the repetitive tasks so humans can create extraordinary guest experiences. Conversational AI is Here – No more outdated phone menus! AI-driven customer service means guests get instant answers. Solving the Labor Shortage – AI-powered hiring solutions helped one hotel process 320,000 applications in...

info_outline
📢 The Truth About Hotel Deals in 2025 – What You Need to Know! show art 📢 The Truth About Hotel Deals in 2025 – What You Need to Know!

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

Yup, we still have more coverage from ALIS 2025. Today, I’m speaking with Brian Hughes of Twenty Four Seven Hotels and we’re breaking down the state of hotel transactions, management shifts, and what’s really happening behind the scenes in hospitality investment. 🔹 What’s the mood in the industry? Is optimism peeking through, or is everyone just waiting for a breakthrough moment? 🔹 Hotel deals are tough right now – but what factors are finally working in our favor? 🔹 How hotel transactions create big opportunities for management companies like Twenty Four Seven Hotels. ...

info_outline
FNA 166: They're All Alone Now show art FNA 166: They're All Alone Now

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

Welcome to another unfiltered, unhinged, and undeniably hilarious episode of Friday Night Audit! This time, we’re tackling the most important issues of the day, like: Super Bowl Hype or Snooze Fest? 🏈 Is this year's big game the least exciting ever, or is Glenn just salty about it? Party Food Smackdown! 🍗 Who’s bringing the best game-day snacks, and who’s just showing up with sad chips? Snowpocalypse Survival Guide! ❄️ Heated debates over the sacred (or illegal?) act of saving a dug-out parking spot with lawn furniture. The True Cost of Being a Fan! 💰 Why are ticket prices...

info_outline
Inside Mandarin Oriental’s Growth with Tiffany Cooper | Luxury Hotel Development Insights show art Inside Mandarin Oriental’s Growth with Tiffany Cooper | Luxury Hotel Development Insights

No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News

Tiffany Cooper, Head of Development for the Americas at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, joined us at ALIS 2025 to share her journey, the brand’s expansion plans, and the exciting future of luxury hospitality. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into developing ultra-luxury hotels, this episode is packed with insights! 🔹 Tiffany’s journey with Mandarin Oriental – From a dream at 23 to leading development in the Americas  🔹 Where Mandarin Oriental is expanding next – Ambitious and achievable growth plans  🔹 The evolving luxury hotel market – Why demand is stronger...

info_outline
 
More Episodes

In today’s bonus episode, we speak with Sky Tucker of Bartech Systems International. Glenn gets schooled in minibars and the guys go through all the classic arguments why investing in minibars is a horrible thing to do. Truths revealed about how this amenity influences guest satisfaction, while creating a new profit center. Sky also shares combat duplicitous guests looking to steal minibar booze.

www.bartech.com

Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman

Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm

Send your comments and questions to [email protected]

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy

Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn

Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com

Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/­

This is a sponsored presentation