820: Making Water Out of Thin Air - Literally!!!
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Release Date: 01/14/2025
830: Behind the Deals: Dave Johnstone on Hotel Investments, Luxury Trends & Wild Stories
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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...
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829: How AI Can Enhance Hospitality—And What You Need to Know!
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🚀 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 Conversational AI is Here – No more outdated phone menus!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...
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828: 🔥 No Guests, No Limits: Inside the Hotel Industry’s Biggest Moves | No Vacancy Live
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What happens when Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri go off-script with no guests? A raw, unfiltered conversation about the biggest trends in hospitality, from high-stakes investments to industry predictions you won’t hear anywhere else. 🚨 Inside this episode: ❄️ The brutal cold snap: Why even seasoned travelers are feeling it 🏨 ALIS Conference breakdown: What REALLY goes down behind closed doors 💰 Hotel investments in 2024: Who’s bullish, who’s nervous? 🏗️ New builds vs. conversions: What’s driving hotel development? 🏨 Hilton’s aggressive brand...
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826: 🎙️ Exclusive Podcast with Grace Bay Resorts' Nikhil Advani | Passion, Leadership & Luxury Hospitality
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🏝️ Ever wonder what makes a luxury resort unforgettable? In this episode, we sit down with Nikheel Advani, co-founder and COO of Grace Bay Resorts, to uncover the secrets behind creating world-class guest experiences in Turks and Caicos and beyond. But this isn’t your typical business pitch, this is a deep dive into passion-driven leadership, the power of hospitality, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🌍 From Dishwasher to Luxury Hotelier – How Nikheel’s journey shaped his leadership philosophy. 🔥 Passion as a Superpower...
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825: Designing Without Limits: Global Perspectives in Hospitality Design
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James Ferguson, author of "The Confetti Culture Playbook" gives updates on how his career journey has progressed over the last few years from being a GM to taking over as Corporate Director of Culture with Wurzak Hotel Group. In this role, he has taken the company from 2.5 on Glassdoor to 4.3! Find out how he was able to do this and what new projects James is coming out with.
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🎙️ Unlocking the Future of Hotel Access Control with Ed Sullivan
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🎙️ Unlocking the Future of Hotel Access Control with Ed Sullivan On this episode of ESLA Icons & Experts we’ve got Ed Sullivan, Chief Strategy Officer at EntryReady. Glenn and Ed unravel the surprising complexities of hotel access control. It's not just about unlocking doors — it’s about guest experience, operational efficiency, and risk management in the digital age. 🚪🔒 🔑 What You'll Learn: Why access control is the backbone of a modern hotel tech stack. How digital keys and NFC technology are reshaping guest expectations. The critical role of analytics in ensuring...
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825: Designing Without Limits: Global Perspectives in Hospitality Design
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In this episode, we delve into the world of award-winning interior design with Yasmine Mahmoudieh, founder of Yasmine Mahmoudieh Design. Yasmine shares her unique approach to design, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and global travels. Discover how she translates these global influences into stunning and innovative spaces that have garnered critical acclaim. Get ready to be inspired by Yasmine's creative journey and learn how she pushes the boundaries of interior design.
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Reeco’s AI Revolution: Transforming Hotel Procurement
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I’m chatting with James Hansen, VP of Business Development at Reeco and we’re discussing how this groundbreaking AI-driven platform is simplifying hotel procurement and transforming the industry. Learn how Reeco is using cutting-edge technology and fresh funding to help hoteliers save time, cut costs, and maximize efficiency. And be sure to catch up with hem during ALIS too! Key Highlights: • Big Moves in Funding: o Reeco secures $15M in Series A funding, totaling $25M raised to date. o Discover how this investment will supercharge sales, marketing, and branding efforts. •...
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824: Leading with Purpose: Transforming Hospitality for Impact
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In this episode of No Vacancy Live, Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri sit down with Donte Johnson and Jason Bass, hoteliers and co-authors of Impact Hospitality, to explore how purpose-driven leadership is revolutionizing the hospitality industry. Dive into this compelling conversation about intentional decision-making, community impact, and the power of aligning values with action. Key Takeaways: How shifts in values over the past five years are shaping hospitality leadership. The unique story of sourcing sustainable toilet paper from a local, minority- and woman-owned business....
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Bonus: HBO vs. Max: The Streaming Shift for Hospitality
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Welcome to part one of our four-part series exploring the exciting transformation of entertainment in hospitality! 🎥 I’m talking with Brian Venable, VP of Partner Management at Warner Bros. Discovery, to discuss the differences between HBO and Max so I can finally understand how hotel guests are looking to use these services. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The evolution of HBO from its iconic linear service to the introduction of Max streaming. Why streaming is becoming a must-have for hotels as guest habits shift toward on-demand entertainment. How Max for Hospitality bridges the...
info_outlineLast month I hosted a cool event (Anthony was a judge) for the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association during their Tech Conference dubbed the Shark Pool, a hospitality innovation competition. So many great teams but only one could win.
Today we have that winner, Rich Sloan of WAVR Technologies, to tell us how atmospheric water harvesting technology could revolutionize places like Las Vegas but transform communities throughout the globe. This is crazy cool!