First we get an update from a world class travel agent as to what consumers are thinking and when she feels people will travel en masse again. Then, we hear from Kunal Sah, whose parents were deported when he was just 11. He tells the story of of he survived, ran the hotel and even found time to be a finalist in the National Spelling Bess, all at the same time!

Jay Stein, CEO of Dream Hotel Group, returns with an update on the company's continued COVID strategy. Yes DHG has continued challenges like many companies, but they're also opening more hotels this year than ever before, as well as Margaritaville's first ever urban resort in the heart of New York City. We hear how this incredible executive keeps the business moving toward brighter days.

The Extended Stay Segment was seeing tremendous growth long before COVID, in fact these hotels are responsible for 24% of hotels under construction, says Lodging Econometrics. Today Jimmy Taylor, Extended Stay with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), about why these hotels, and brands like Staybridge Suites® Hotels and Candlewood Suites® Hotels have been the bright spot of the covid crisis.

The hotel PMS is in flux, and the good folks over at SkyTouch Technology understand that adapting to the changing market is essential. That's why they've reinvented their housekeeping module to help owners streamline room cleaning protocols to better reflect the new reality.

We talk to Charles Flateman, Executive Vice President, Business Development at The Shubert Organization, and Chairman of NYC & Company about the state of NYC, Broadway and how NY will make its best comeback ever!!

Rajiv Trivedi returns to discuss the push pull relationship between brands and owners, what both groups are thinking about now, and what this means to not only the future of hotel industry investment, but the future of the hotel business as well.

We talk to Peter Salveson of Bright Support Solutions, Dan Ryan of Blue Canary Solutions, and Stephen McKay of Almo Hospitality about ways that hotels can save money through proper vendor support.

Ronen Nissenbaum, CEO of Dan Hotels, joins us all the way from Israel to talk about his storied career at Marina Bay Sands, Waldorf=Astoria NY, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel and how he's turned all that experience into running Dan Hotels Israel. Also, industry expert Michael Frenkel on innovative technologies changing how hoteliers operate their hotels.

Leon Thomas, President of Leon Thomas & Associates, said to me there's not enough black people helping other black people achieve executive positions in the hotel business. That shocked me. We discuss why this is the case and learn other ways to help people rise up to success. Also joining are Thomas Penny, President of Donohoe Hospitality Services, and Professor Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, PhD, Florida International University. This conversation is raw, real and a must watch. PLEASE SHARE THIS!!!!