During <a class="fmbf6r fmbley" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lodging-conference/" aria-label="View company: The Lodging Conference"> The Lodging Conference</a>, <a class="fmbf6r fmbley" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-bojanowski-b28719/" aria-label= "View Joseph Bojanowski's profile"> Joseph Bojanowski</a>, President of <a class="fmbf6r fmbley" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/pmhotelgroup/" aria-label= "View company: PM Hotel Group"> PM Hotel Group</a> told me his Q4 booking pace is up double digits across group, transient, meetings and events, with Q1 tracking the same way. That's quite the different story than the broader economic mood. Low supply gives hoteliers pricing power, and Joseph thinks they need the confidence to use it. We also get into the value-minded traveler and how AI helps hotel teams spend more time with guests, create a more personal experience and support stronger pricing without losing the human side of <a class="fmbf6r fmbley" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hospitality&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" aria-label= "View hashtag: #hospitality">#Hospitality</a>. Watch this one to hear why Joseph feels so bullish on <a class="fmbf6r fmbley" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hotelperformance&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" aria-label= "View hashtag: #hotelperformance">#HotelPerformance</a> and where he thinks hoteliers still have room to push <a class="fmbf6r fmbley" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hotelrevenue&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" aria-label= "View hashtag: #hotelrevenue">#HotelRevenue</a>. Thanks so much to <a class= "fmbf6r fmbley" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/unifocuswfm/" aria-label= "View company: Unifocus"> Unifocus</a> for supporting this podcast. Unifocus: Workforce Management Redefined. Visit <a class="fmbf6r fmbley" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=http%3A%2F%2Funifocus%2Ecom&urlhash=6NL8&mt=kxM5F32wqtxbzzsKSM0Dl5cwGIHB66zfD6fC_fzGNYApACvJJzp3LxIrnxwrEfT884pEFeB49xhq_OjPyjyCITwCmIfxRF_kxM6uRbT1x1Ya4AgMi8VDYiY&isSdui=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label= "Open http://unifocus.com">unifocus.com</a>. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from <a class="fmbf6r fmbley" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23novacancynews&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" aria-label= "View hashtag: #novacancynews">#NoVacancyNews</a>? Text HOTEL to 66866.

During The Lodging Conference, Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group told me his Q4 booking pace is up double digits across group, transient, meetings and events, with Q1 tracking the same way. That's quite the different story than the broader economic mood. Low supply gives hoteliers pricing power, and Joseph thinks they need the confidence to use it. We also get into the value-minded traveler and how AI helps hotel teams spend more time with guests, create a more personal experience and support stronger pricing without losing the human side of #Hospitality. Watch this one to hear why Joseph feels so bullish on #HotelPerformance and where he thinks hoteliers still have room to push #HotelRevenue. Thanks so much to Unifocus for supporting this podcast. Unifocus: Workforce Management Redefined. Visit unifocus.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

During <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lodging-conference/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Lodging Conference</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-bojanowski-b28719/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Joseph Bojanowski</a>, President of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pmhotelgroup/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> PM Hotel Group</a> told me his Q4 booking pace is up double digits across group, transient, meetings and events, with Q1 tracking the same way. That's quite the different story than the broader economic mood. Low supply gives hoteliers pricing power, and Joseph thinks they need the confidence to use it. We also get into the value-minded traveler and how AI helps hotel teams spend more time with guests, create a more personal experience and support stronger pricing without losing the human side of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hospitality&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" rel="noopener noreferrer">#Hospitality</a>. Watch this one to hear why Joseph feels so bullish on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hotelperformance&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" rel="noopener noreferrer">#HotelPerformance</a> and where he thinks hoteliers still have room to push <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hotelrevenue&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" rel="noopener noreferrer">#HotelRevenue</a>. Thanks so much to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/unifocuswfm/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Unifocus</a> for supporting this podcast. Unifocus: Workforce Management Redefined. Visit <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=http%3A%2F%2Funifocus%2Ecom&amp;urlhash=6NL8&amp;mt=kxM5F32wqtxbzzsKSM0Dl5cwGIHB66zfD6fC_fzGNYApACvJJzp3LxIrnxwrEfT884pEFeB49xhq_OjPyjyCITwCmIfxRF_kxM6uRbT1x1Ya4AgMi8VDYiY&amp;isSdui=true" rel="noopener noreferrer">unifocus.com</a>. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23novacancynews&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" rel="noopener noreferrer">#NoVacancyNews</a>? Text HOTEL to 66866.

Why Hoteliers Have More Pricing Power Right Now

I'm at <a class="ckygkk ckymxn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lodging-conference/" aria-label="View company: The Lodging Conference"> The Lodging Conference</a> with <a class="ckygkk ckymxn" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-west-iii-6b37841/" aria-label= "View Wayne West III's profile"> Wayne West III</a>, President of <a class="ckygkk ckymxn" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/nhghotels/" aria-label= "View company: Newport Hospitality Group"> Newport Hospitality Group</a>, and we get into something most people never really think about: how much value you can create from the conversations between the sessions. Wayne comes to events like this with a plan. He knows who he wants to see, what he wants to ask and where those conversations can sharpen the way he thinks about brands, competitors and the business overall. We also get into why he stays focused on adapting instead of waiting for the noise to clear, and what he's seeing across <a class="ckygkk ckymxn" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hoteloperations&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" aria-label= "View hashtag: #hoteloperations">#HotelOperations</a> as travel demand keeps holding <a class="ckygkk ckymxn" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fup%2EWatch&urlhash=Kc6G&mt=igw5qDXHGUvUONE5ZFGUlfD4uWjiJK8r7zR1Gn-tG2N0JGNUk6AujUyFV3ajkWnvlF-cqKCehOUltGEd-u9lwW6k1mydmMEnQwoZY-47xQDh78eWnXqlQ9gW&isSdui=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label= "Open http://up.Watch">up.Watch</a> this one for a sharper look at how experienced <a class="ckygkk ckymxn" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hospitality&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" aria-label= "View hashtag: #hospitality">#Hospitality</a> leaders use industry relationships to make better decisions. Thanks so much to <a class= "ckygkk ckymxn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/actabl/" aria-label="View company: Actabl"> Actabl</a> for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit <a class="ckygkk ckymxn" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=http%3A%2F%2FActabl%2Ecom&urlhash=wHnz&mt=LvbOHHbAimAnBh9TZ5MP5-F8kl9Rhjo9N50YD_WgtSqfTRb25SOIwAxpLW7l4ZX2LxVXdwkotrxRuiej29k6dPbdUS1laHzHvIecJ7hm65K-mz95cjdYAdax&isSdui=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label= "Open http://Actabl.com">Actabl.com</a>. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from <a class="ckygkk ckymxn" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23novacancynews&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" aria-label= "View hashtag: #novacancynews">#NoVacancyNews</a>? Text HOTEL to 66866.

I'm at The Lodging Conference with Wayne West III, President of Newport Hospitality Group, and we get into something most people never really think about: how much value you can create from the conversations between the sessions. Wayne comes to events like this with a plan. He knows who he wants to see, what he wants to ask and where those conversations can sharpen the way he thinks about brands, competitors and the business overall. We also get into why he stays focused on adapting instead of waiting for the noise to clear, and what he's seeing across #HotelOperations as travel demand keeps holding up.Watch this one for a sharper look at how experienced #Hospitality leaders use industry relationships to make better decisions. Thanks so much to Actabl for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

I'm at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lodging-conference/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Lodging Conference</a> with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-west-iii-6b37841/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Wayne West III</a>, President of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nhghotels/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Newport Hospitality Group</a>, and we get into something most people never really think about: how much value you can create from the conversations between the sessions. Wayne comes to events like this with a plan. He knows who he wants to see, what he wants to ask and where those conversations can sharpen the way he thinks about brands, competitors and the business overall. We also get into why he stays focused on adapting instead of waiting for the noise to clear, and what he's seeing across <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hoteloperations&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" rel="noopener noreferrer">#HotelOperations</a> as travel demand keeps holding <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fup%2EWatch&amp;urlhash=Kc6G&amp;mt=igw5qDXHGUvUONE5ZFGUlfD4uWjiJK8r7zR1Gn-tG2N0JGNUk6AujUyFV3ajkWnvlF-cqKCehOUltGEd-u9lwW6k1mydmMEnQwoZY-47xQDh78eWnXqlQ9gW&amp;isSdui=true" rel="noopener noreferrer">up.Watch</a> this one for a sharper look at how experienced <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23hospitality&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" rel="noopener noreferrer">#Hospitality</a> leaders use industry relationships to make better decisions. Thanks so much to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/actabl/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Actabl</a> for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=http%3A%2F%2FActabl%2Ecom&amp;urlhash=wHnz&amp;mt=LvbOHHbAimAnBh9TZ5MP5-F8kl9Rhjo9N50YD_WgtSqfTRb25SOIwAxpLW7l4ZX2LxVXdwkotrxRuiej29k6dPbdUS1laHzHvIecJ7hm65K-mz95cjdYAdax&amp;isSdui=true" rel="noopener noreferrer">Actabl.com</a>. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23novacancynews&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" rel="noopener noreferrer">#NoVacancyNews</a>? Text HOTEL to 66866.

How Hotel Leaders Build Relationships at The Lodging Conference

There's a big difference between hearing about a hotel brand and actually getting inside one with the people building and operating it. I toured a brand-new HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof in Bradenton, Florida with Hiten Patel of Dhruv Management, which operates the hotel, and Matt Hostetler, Chief Development Officer for Red Roof. HomeTowne Studios is an extended-stay brand, and this tour gives us a closer look at what makes that model work. We get into the operating efficiencies, the lower-cost structure compared with a more traditional hotel operation, and the design decisions helping owners run the property with fewer moving parts. We also look at how the prototype comes together from both sides: the operator actually running the hotel and the brand team focused on development and growth. Watch the full tour and see how HomeTowne Studios approaches extended stay from the ground up.

There's a big difference between hearing about a hotel brand and actually getting inside one with the people building and operating it. I toured a brand-new HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof in Bradenton, Florida with Hiten Patel of Dhruv Management, which operates the hotel, and Matt Hostetler, Chief Development Officer for Red Roof. HomeTowne Studios is an extended-stay brand, and this tour gives us a closer look at what makes that model work. We get into the operating efficiencies, the lower-cost structure compared with a more traditional hotel operation, and the design decisions helping owners run the property with fewer moving parts. We also look at how the prototype comes together from both sides: the operator actually running the hotel and the brand team focused on development and growth. Watch the full tour and see how HomeTowne Studios approaches extended stay from the ground up.

Inside HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof: Why This Extended Stay Model Works

One in three room nights globally comes from meetings and groups, with 60% of that demand coming from small and medium meetings. Lukasz Dabrowski, SVP of Global Supplier Relations at HRS, joins me on No Vacancy to explain where that group business is hiding and how hotels are getting better at finding it. Companies are combining transient travel, meetings, groups and extended stays to better understand their total buying power, while better data is helping hotels spot demand faster and respond before the opportunity disappears. Watch this one to see how you can uncover more group demand, respond faster and turn more of that business into #HotelRevenue. Thanks so much to Actabl for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

One in three room nights globally comes from meetings and groups, with 60% of that demand coming from small and medium meetings. Lukasz Dabrowski, SVP of Global Supplier Relations at HRS, joins me on No Vacancy to explain where that group business is hiding and how hotels are getting better at finding it. Companies are combining transient travel, meetings, groups and extended stays to better understand their total buying power, while better data is helping hotels spot demand faster and respond before the opportunity disappears. Watch this one to see how you can uncover more group demand, respond faster and turn more of that business into #HotelRevenue. Thanks so much to Actabl for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

One in three room nights globally comes from meetings and groups, with 60% of that demand coming from small and medium meetings. Lukasz Dabrowski, SVP of Global Supplier Relations at HRS, joins me on No Vacancy to explain where that group business is hiding and how hotels are getting better at finding it. Companies are combining transient travel, meetings, groups and extended stays to better understand their total buying power, while better data is helping hotels spot demand faster and respond before the opportunity disappears. Watch this one to see how you can uncover more group demand, respond faster and turn more of that business into #HotelRevenue. Thanks so much to Actabl for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

The Group Business Edge Hotels Keep Missing

Glenn and Craig are joined by Žana Usher, a hospitality expert and coach. Glenn desperately hopes she can coach him into being somewhat personable.

Glenn and Craig are joined by Žana Usher, a hospitality expert and coach. Glenn desperately hopes she can coach him into being somewhat personable.

FNA 34: Yes, Coach!

Philippe Zrihen, Head of Ennismore, Americas, joins the show to talk about how he develops some of the most unique hospitality concepts in both the hotel and F&B space.

Philippe Zrihen, Head of Ennismore, Americas, joins the show to talk about how he develops some of the most unique hospitality concepts in both the hotel and F&B space.

Philippe Zrihen, Head of Ennismore, Americas, joins the show to talk about how he develops some of the most unique hospitality concepts in both the hotel and F&amp;B space.

531: The Secret to Developing Memorable Hotel Brands

We're delighted to release the details of a great cobranded labor study along with Hotel Effectiveness. Del Ross shares the details, while Robert Habeeb, CEO of Maverick Hotels an Restaurants, adds real world context.

We're delighted to release the details of a great cobranded labor study along with Hotel Effectiveness. Del Ross shares the details, while Robert Habeeb, CEO of Maverick Hotels an Restaurants, adds real world context.

530: The Truth About Your Labor Problems

Jeff Kulek, GM of The London West Hollywood, and Kathy Van Ness, the GM/COO of the luxury Golden Door Resort, join the show to talk about how tourism is Southern California and how they have positioned their properties to prosper in 2022.

Jeff Kulek, GM of The London West Hollywood, and Kathy Van Ness, the GM/COO of the luxury Golden Door Resort, join the show to talk about how tourism is Southern California and how they have positioned their properties to prosper in 2022.

529: GM's on Leveraging Tourism Resurge

Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality returns to the show!

Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality returns to the show!

528: State of Hospitality with Chesapeake CEO

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