Tiffany Townsend, EVP, Global Communications at NYC Tourism + Conventions, checks in with A HOTEL PODCAST in support of NYC Hotel Week 2025.

Townsend speaks on how the program helps travelers discover hotels across multiple NYC boroughs, as well as how the promotion, which offers 25% off stays at participating hotels, also benefits the city's hospitality operators. The EVP, Global Communications also shares her recommendations for a world class NYC stay, including Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg and Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC.

A HOTEL PODCAST visits the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, where Events Manager Drew Brant speaks on the design of the hyper-pink property, including the glamorous outdoor pool at the center of the motel, as well as the vivid and vibrant guest rooms, each with their own creative identity.

Brant also delves into the creative visions of multi-hyphenate drag star Trixie Mattel and TV producer David Silver in developing the motel, and shares insights into Trixie Motel's event partnerships and parties.

bread & Butter's Sarah Jacober Spitzer (Vice President, Travel) and Samantha Markiewicz (Chief Digital Officer) guest on A HOTEL PODCAST to share insight into the PR firm's approach to client offerings. The hospitality professionals also speak on influencer marketing and media partnerships, share their travel recommendations, and more.

A HOTEL PODCAST heads to Indianapolis, IN to visit Ironworks Hotel Indy.

General Manager Andrew Burns details the hotel's striking design concept, mixing industrial purposeful industrial elements with plush touchpoints. Burns also shares his feelings on the boutique hotel winning numerous awards, including recognitions from Tripadvisor and Condé Nast Traveler.

A HOTEL PODCAST visits Life House, Palm Springs for an interview with Stephany Wilder, Director of Sales and Marketing at Life House.

Wilder speaks on the Palm Springs hotel's diverse design influences, ranging from Desert Migration to Japanese minimalism and more. The Director of Sales and Marketing also outlines the hotel's connection to the local community and details Life House, Palm Springs' Coachella Music Festival-adjacent programming.

In the second of two episodes showcasing The LINE LA, Jennie Wright, Brand Experience Manager at The LINE & Saguaro, checks into A HOTEL PODCAST to share insights into the hotel's numerous innovative event spaces, including Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Break Room 86, in addition to detailing how The LINE LA collaborated with other LINE properties for the hotel's recent 10 year anniversary and more.

In the first of two episodes showcasing The LINE LA, Stefan Merriweather, Head of Creative at The LINE, The Ned (US), & Saguaro, visits A HOTEL PODCAST to speak on the The LINE LA's recent 10 year anniversary, the hotel's collaborations with talent like Koreatown Run Club, Shepard Fairey, and more, and the crucial role LA's Koreatown community plays in the hotel's programming and partnerships.

Kristin Moller, Senior Vice President at J/PR, checks in on A HOTEL PODCAST.

Moller speaks on J/PR's impressive record of developing client relationships that last for five years or longer, details successful agency-client campaign activations, and shares her expert hotel and travel recommendations.

Brandon Berkson, founder at Hotels Above Par, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST.

Berkson recalls the social media origins of Hotels Above Par, starting as an Instagram account and developing into an ever-expanding website and newsletter focused on travel and hospitality. The founder also speaks on the team that brings the hotel features to life and shares his favorite travel destination.

A HOTEL PODCAST visits Manhattan's Theater District to talk with David Lopez, Managing Director and Project Management at the CIVILIAN hotel.

Lopez speaks on the theatrical touchpoints found throughout the hotel, including the Olio Collection of theatrical memorabilia found in the Blue Room lounge. Lopez also details Jason Pomeranc (SIXTY HOTELS) and David Rockwell's (Rockwell Group) visions for the hotel, and more.