Choice Hotels International's Ken Townsend, Jacquelyn Peterson and Marcus Thomas join host Omari Head to discuss how their company's SOAR program has sought to expand the pool of hotel owners to underrepresented groups like those who are black, Hispanic, native Americans, women or veterans.

On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry speaks with Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Kansas Henderson and Club Med's Sebastien Favre about how hotels can play a role in the prevention of overtourism.

In this episode of Next Gen in Lodging, host Davonne Reeves celebrates Black Business Month in a candid conversation with Dr. Amina James and Acquania Escarne, two of the partners in AJA Investments, about the lessons they learned and barriers they broke growing from passive hotel investors to general partners. 

On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head recapped their experiences and takeaways from the recent National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers conference in Miami.

In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry talks with two guests outside the hotel industry about Pride Month and traveling as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Host Davonne Reaves sits down with Kylie Chen from Twenty Four Seven Hotels, Jason Pirock from Springboard Hospitality and Christos Perakis from Zoottle to uncover the tactics and innovations driving success in hotel marketing, from leveraging digital platforms to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. 

Next Gen in Lodging host Chris Henry speaks with developers Dave Jacoby and Will Moncrief on how they were able to get funding for their recent projects amid a tough lending environment.

In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves talks with guests Ntxhi Song, a hotel broker, and Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and leadership coach, about their unique journeys, challenges and triumphs as women in hospitality. 

In recognition of Black History Month, the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast features a conversation with one of the most influential educators in hospitality at an historically black college or university. Guest Dr. Erinn Tucker Oluwole, chair of the hospitality and tourism management program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and host and hotel broker Omari Head share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of diversity and inclusion in lodging.

NextGen In Lodging host Christopher Henry, CEO of Majestic Hospitality, guides an exploration of the intricate interplay between global affairs and the enchanting world of travel. Henry and guests Gus Gleiter and Leslie Boggess engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of various global phenomena on travel experiences. The conversation delved into the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, unraveling how it reshaped travel norms, safety protocols and the essence of wanderlust. Civil unrests and geopolitical tensions were also in the spotlight, as the podcast explored their ramifications on travel patterns. The ripple effects of political instability, protests and diplomatic shifts were scrutinized, offering a comprehensive understanding of how global affairs directly influence the choices and behaviors of modern travelers. The podcast ventured into the aftermath of natural disasters that have shaken the world in recent years. From hurricanes to earthquakes, understand how these events have not only disrupted travel logistics but also spurred a reconsideration of sustainable and resilient travel practices.