First up is another instant classic interview with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics. After insulting each other for a while, the trip digs into the state of the hotel pipeline in major markets.|Then we have David Nick DiLucia, SVP Sales and Bob Murphy, VP Global Sales, both with DCI. They share the story of how and why they took part in the second season opener of Hotel Impossible.| Finally we complete the trifecta with a great chat with Jerry Cataldo, President, and Peter Connoly, EVP Operations & Development, with Hostmark Hospitality Group. They share their thoughts on the state of the industry and what management companies are thinking about these days.

Jesse Kalisher owner of Kalisher, a hospitality art company. He has photos in the permanent collections of The Louvre and the Smithsonian. However, we talk to him about how he is working to get his business into Brazil and he shares his secrets on how he’s getting it done. |Nichelle Laabs, spa director, who talk about great trends in the spa world. Including how to attract more men and teens.

Michael Menis, vice president, Web & Interactive Marketing, IHG ... David Jerome, senior vice president, corporate responsibility, IHG along with Paul Snyder, vice president, corporate responsibility, the Americas – global lead on sustainability

Rob Radomski, vice president, Global Brand Managementt, Extended Stay Brands, IHG |

Verchele Wiggins, vice president, Global Brand Management, Holiday Inn Family of Brands, IHG |

Del Ross, vice president, Global Sales and Marketing, IHG

First up, Glenn and Mark are joined by Bruce Ford, SVP Business Development at Lodging Econometrics to talk all things hotels. We have some laughs and all learn a little bit about the state of the business.|

Then we also have an amazing and comprehensive interview with Disney Legend Marty Sklar.

Marty Sklar is the most renowned imaginer from the Walt Disney Company and is the only Disney ‘cast member’ to have a role in the construction of all 11 theme parks currently in operation. Joining the company before the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Sklar worked his way up to lead Walt Disney Imagineering. Sklar’s design influence has reverberated throughout the entire company, influencing such classic attractions as the ‘Enchanted Tiki Room’ and ‘It’s a Small World.’ He also supervised the design and construction of every park built from EPCOT to Hong Kong Disneyland.|

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This episode we’re focusing on Best Western and we open up with Mark Viola and editorial assistant Allie Cooper on everyone’s opinions on the company’s newest initiatives including their upcoming People Who Care ad positioning.|

But the real highlight is a great interview with Best Western CEO David Kong who shares his thoughts on the state of the industry, opportunities for Best Western and their new construction prototype which includes an emphasis on extended stay rooms.

This episode is all about the trends, how people perceive the hotel market and opportunities and challenges ahead. We have some great guests on this show and plenty of levity sure to make taking about this stuff entertaining.

|On today’s show we have Roger Bloss, CEO of the world’s 8th largest hotel company, Vantage Hospitality.

|Then we speak to Bruce Ford, SVP of Lodging Econometrics for a spirited segment .

|Then we wrap up with Brian Quinn, EVP from Driftwood Hospitality Management.

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First up Glenn speaks with the company’s CEO Doug Collins about his company, how his brands Country Hearth Inns & Suites, America’s Best Inns & Suites, Budgetel Inns & Suites, and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts all work together. He also discusses the state of the business and what it’s like running a smaller hotel company that has to compete against global behemoths. |Then Glenn chats with industry icon John Russell (Now CEO of the innovative Campus Brands) and Marlene Colucci, Executive Vice President for Public Policy with the American Hotel & Lodging Association. They discuss the importance of the upcoming election and all the major issues affecting the hotel business currently. We get into all from pool lifts to politics in an amazing segment that should not be missed.

First the guys celebrate two full years of shows and the start of season 3. Then they discuss what’s been happening during the last month or so, the impending conference season and what to expect is going on in the business for the fall. ...

Then we launch the all new feature: The Top 5. In future week’s we’ll discuss a cadre of issues but for our segment kickoff we tackle the uber important topic of the best industry cocktail parties we have ever attended and why they were so great.

First Mark and Glenn discuss where they have been for the past few weeks and why there hasn’t been a show. Then they get into discussing the cruise industry and some things the hotel business can learn.| Then they speak to Long Island native and hotelier Matthew Schilowitz. He is the owner of the Acanto Boutique Hotel located in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. They chat about the Mexican market, his experiences operating a hotel in a foreign country and what he sees as the future potential for the region, as well as the Bahamas where he owns additional land for development.