They take a look at the city of Baltimore, their thoughts on HITEC 2012 and the networking parties that are a staple of this event. We also discuss emerging hotel technologies and what guests are really expecting as well as how companies are pushing the hotel tech envelope.|

Also on tap is a conversation about how casino floor technology is way antiquated, how Caesars Entertainment is masterminding client loyalty through their Total Rewards program. CEO Gary Lovemann’s philosophy is a massive wake up call.

Laugh and learn with Glenn and Barb as they share their thoughts on the latest trends and come up with some surprising observations. But that’s not all. They’re at a combination Homewood Suites by Hilton and Hampton Inn and are joined by its General Manager Dan Jasinski and Chris Colvin, Regional Director of Sales.|They all discuss the state of the hotel business from their individual points of view, what’s going on with the Washington, D.C. market and the story behind the story of those per diem rates.

After some banter between Mark and Glenn we get right to the highlight, an extensive interview with Anthony Melchiorri, star of the Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible and President of Argeo Hospitality.

... The guys and Anthony discuss the television show, why seemingly smart people can’t get their hotels in shape and many of the common mistakes owners make when running their business. They also discuss how Anthony reinvented the famed Algonquin hotel and brought his smarts to the Nickelodeon Kids Suites hotel in Orlando. Plus a lot more!

| Then we speak with Samantha McLemore, co-owner of the Vermont Inn near Killington, VT. She bought the hotel last fall in a foreclosure sale and it turns out that running the hotel – from out of state no less- has proven a lot harder to do then she realized. So she called Anthony Inn to help. We get a glimpse into her situation to prepare you to watch her episode which airs on July 23, 2012 at 10pm EDT on the Travel Channel.

First up we have David Myers owner of Comme Ça, an incredible French Brassiere that’s marrying modern smarts with classic cooking and style. We chat about creating restaurant concepts, reinventing classic dishes and creating an appealing space to dine and catch up with friends. ... Then it’s all about the burger. We speak with Anthony Anthony Midenbauer, executive chef of Holstein's. This segment is all about creating that perfect burger and Midenbauer is an expert at mastering classic burger tastes and also creating new concepts for this classic food.

First up we’re chatting with George Macuso, VP of slot operations. We discuss how this resort is different by focusing on lifestyle in addition gaming then get into the psychology behind how you set up a casino floor to maximize the energy and action. ... Then we chat with Annbeth Eschbach, President and CEO of Exhale Enterprises, the company running Revel’s Bask spa. We discuss this ultra-cool spa but more importantly focus on the big trend toward wellness and how spa operators should be responding to this new way of doing business.

First up we’re chatting with Stephen Hopcraft, executive chef of STK at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is a modern spin on the classic steakhouse. Aside from running this great space he was a contestant on Bravo’s "Top Chef", as well as the Food Network's "Chefs vs. City." ... Then we have an insightful interview with Patricia McClintock of PMA who shares her secrets and what she sees as the hottest hospitality trends.

Glenn and Mark Viola share some Las Vegas news and stories about what is going on in the resurgent. We talk about Caesars $450 million Linq project, an incredible deal at the Cosmopolitan and how shows in Las Vegas are shifting around to different hotels. ... And speaking of shows; Glenn landed one of the toughest interviews of all time. He gets to speak with the stars of the show Absinthe - www.absinthevegas.com - which is performed nightly at Caesars. You won’t want to miss the funniest interview of the year as Glenn chats with The Gazillionaire and his sidekick Penny. ... Next up we chat with Dan Nunes who runs Vegas VIP (www.vegasvip.com). We learn about his secret to creating winning experiences and relate that to what you can be doing at your hotel. This is one interview that cannot be missed.

First up we have a very spirited conversation with Stephen Joyce, President and Chief Executive Officer and David Pepper, Senior Vice President, Global Development of Choice Hotels International. ... We discuss the brand changes they’re making such as the new F&B program for Cambria Suites, an update on Sleep Inn and Comfort and also how the company is launching a dual branded prototype for Sleep/ Mainstay Suites developers. ... Then Glenn interviews Frankie Moreno, the new headliner at Stratosphere and the hotels executive chef Rick Giffen. ... We somehow manage to get food and music together for an awesome conversation that includes some terrific original music.

We jump into discussing the state of social media in the hotel business and then get into technology guests crave. ... We look at everything from emerging social media sites to the biggest tech problem of them all; how hotels are dealing with the need to deliver ever more internet bandwidth. ... Then Glenn chats with David Avrin, the Visibility Coach. If you want to understand the smart elements of branding, this interview is for you!

First up we speak with Vimana’s CEO Steve Belmonte and President Neal Jackson. And if you know these guys, then you know they tell it like they see it. We talk about how they see the industry, how mom and pop hoteliers need a good brand behind them and hear about the company’s Centerstone and Key West Inn brands. ... We also speak with Dani Elhachem, VP Operations at Denihan Hospitality Group, to hear about how they see the market from a development point of view and learn about their expansion strategy.