Checking In with Anthony & Glenn

As in-person conventions are back what can suppliers to take advantage? Almo Hospitality is here to let us know some of the strategies they are taking to put their company in the best position.

We start off National Wellness Month talking to Michele McArthur about how she is bringing her passions of hospitality and wellness together by helping to guide people with a L.E.A.N (Lifestyle - Exercise - Attitude -Nutrition) Holistic Healing Approach from inside out. Plus, Ken Patel of EV Everything on bringing together hotel tech, customer service and experience.

Serving the industry as Chairman of the California Hotel & Lodging Association and his company in the role as CEO of Coast Redwood Hospitality, Bijal Patel discusses how the association is fighting, labor issues and more! Plus, Glenn shares his experience in a luxury guest suite at LAX prior to a flight where celebrities go to get away from crowds. Hint: It's amazing.

Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer, and Jordan Langlois, Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations at Sonesta Hotels, share how the Franchise Development team is rolling out its new franchise program to continue leveraging the company's incredible growth.

We are live just steps away from LA Live with Adam Burke, President & CEO of the LA Tourism and Convention Board. We hear about how LA tourism is recovering and how important it is to have ALIS back in person.

Live from the Intercontinental Downtown LA we have Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG America's Region, joining us in person. We talk about what him and his team are doing to help stimulate the recovery for all hotels. We then have Jen Gribble, SVP Global Mainstream Brands, coming on to update us on avid. Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites

Phil Cordell, Global Category Head for Hilton Lifestyle, joins the show to talk about Motto by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton. We dive into the difference between the brands, how Hilton is filling the gaps in hospitality, and what has been driving Hilton's impressive growth in the lifestyle sector.

Manny Rappenecker is Vice President & Global Brand Leader, Marriott Hotels & Marriott Executive Apartments at Marriott International. She'll update us on how Marriott continues to help it's hotels out of the pandemic, what the future experience is staying at a Marriott hotel and she'll share some stories about working with Anthony. Oh boy!

Hospitality Expert, Tammy Gillis, joins the show to discuss ways hotels can increase their sales performance and training to drive revenues and retain employees! We will learn about how she drove success for the biggest brands and learn about her new book "Room to Grow: Not Leaving Sales to Change"