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Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer, and Jordan Langlois, Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations at Sonesta Hotels, share how the Franchise Development team is rolling out its new franchise program to continue leveraging the company's incredible growth.

Live from the Intercontinental Downtown LA we have Elie W. Maalouf Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts Americas Region. We talk about what him and his team are doing to help stimulate the recovery for all hotels. We then have Jen Gribble, SVP Global Mainstream Brands, coming on to update us on avid. Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites.

It's Bruce Ford's first conference in more than 500 days. We get the scoop on what its liek for him to be back. Plus, we discuss some key stats and share what to expect during ALIS!

Our most prestigious guest ever risks his entire career to be on this show! We drink tequila, talk travel and have lots of laughs.

Phil Cordell, Global Category Head for Hilton Lifestyle, joins the show to talk about Motto by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton. We dive into the difference between the brands, how Hilton is filling the gaps in hospitality, and what has been driving Hilton's impressive growth in the lifestyle sector.

Manny Rappenecker is Vice President & Global Brand Leader, Marriott Hotels & Marriott Executive Apartments at Marriott International. She'll update us on how Marriott continues to help it's hotels out of the pandemic, what the future experience is staying at a Marriott hotel and she'll share some stories about working with Anthony. Oh boy!

Hospitality Expert, Tammy Gillis, joins the show to discuss ways hotels can increase their sales performance and training to drive revenues and retain employees! We will learn about how she drove success for the biggest brands and learn about her new book "Room to Grow: Not Leaving Sales to Change"

We speak to Ken Greene, the Interim President of AAHOA about taking over the role and then hear from Crystal Hilsley about how she is bringing Garden-to-Table Hospitality experiences and Kitchen Gardens to Hotel chains.

Matt Hostetler is the Chief Development Officer with Red Roof. He's also a guy who thrives on the road. Grab a drink and buckle up for safety for this one.

While some supply related issues are working themselves out, others are becoming more acute. We speak with Mark Friesen, Principal at Beyer Brown & Associates regarding managing the issue and keeping hotels stocked, renovated and ready for business.