Checking In with Anthony & Glenn

Today's episode is actually three mini-episodes in one from The Lodging Conference. We talk to Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti, Wyndham Chief Development Officer Chip Ohlsson, and then head of Peachtree Hotel Group Greg Friedman in what is one jam packed episode.

Anthony and Glenn chat with Ty Stewart, SVP, Caesars Interactive Entertainment and Executive Director of the World Series of Poker. Watch this fun show and see if Glenn has a good poker face.

Shannon McCallum, Vice President of Hospitality and Customer Success at Volan Technology joins the show to talk about how tech is helping meetings and events evolve. There's also a new Tech Conference holding their first meeting in Las Vegas on December 1st. We learn more about it!

Wheel the World is all about accessible experiences with detailed accessibility information for those with disabilities. This is a great story of personal triumph, entrepreneurship and how hoteliers can make more money catering to this growing business driver.

Glenn is hosting a general session panel at The Lodging Conference and we're bringing it to you! This powerful group includes: Jim Alderman, Chief Executive Officer, Radisson Hotel Group Americas Liam Brown, Group President, US and Canada, Marriott International Danny Hughes, EVP & President, Americas, Hilton Heather McCrory, CEO North & Central America, Accor Vinay Patel, 2021-2022 Chairman, AAHOA

Alan Roberts has worked his way up through Hilton, recently getting promoted to Global Head, Hilton Garden Inn. We speak to him about nearing 1,000 hotels, global expansion plans and his personal journey.

Glenn just got to AZ for The Lodging Conference, so he and Anthony discuss what to expect from industry leaders and much more. Plus, we answer your questions!

We will be joined by Peter Ricci, Professor at FIU, and Jeremy Nichols, a recruiter in Florida to share their viewpoints on the state of the labor crisis in hospitality. Then Sarah Dandashy will pop in for a travel update.

We're joined by Heather McCrory, Chief Executive Officer, ACCOR, NCA to share how she is seeing the state of the hotel business, future opportunities, Glenn's love of Canadian Fairmont Hotels, and much more.

Glenn is in Canada where he and Anthony speak with Dave Kaiser, President & CEO of the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association and Ingrid Jarett, President & CEO of the British Columbia Hotel & Lodging Association