No Vacancy Live!

Like hotels, the cruise industry faced dire challenges during the COVID pandemic. We talk to Bill Panoff, Chairman & CEO at The PPI Group, where they have magazines such as Porthole.com. We discuss the cruise industry, its comeback plan, the psychology of creating cruise ships, how people are snapping up future cruises at a record pace, and what it will take to set sail again from the USA.

Pranav Bhakta of Bhakta Capital looks at deploying capital differently. Instead of traditional methods, he leverages the power of Big Data to create the investment edge. Plus, we'll talk about segments and markets hotel developers are considering next.

JD Power's Mike Taylor Returns to discuss top airlines rankings. But first, Chris Green, CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality to discuss the travel surge in places such as Atlantic City, other drive to markets and more. We also discuss how shifting mask policies are quickly reshaping hotel company and guest habits. Plus, Producer Dave cohosts today!

It's been a rough time out there for hoteliers. But now, opportunity abounds. To make the most of it, having a smart revenue strategy is isn't just a good idea, it's the key to future success. The folks over at Topline share why!

Jon Weitz is the CEO of Avocet Hospitality Group. He loves buying old hotels and returning them to their historic glory. Learn how he does it, and why he focuses on this industry niche.

We're back in action after a quick break, and ready to drink some Moscow Mules with Heather Maloney of Definition Design! We're talking about the fun side of Glenn going to his first conference in 14 months!!!

The Save Hotels Job Act is essential for our industry's recovery and future success. In this short report, William "Chip" Rogers, American Hotel & Lodging Association CEO explains why, and what you can do about it.

Top recruiter Jeremy Nichols of Gecko Hospitality and Peter Ricci, Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program of FAU, share best practices when recruiting, what hoteliers can do to find staff, and most importantly...how can they keep them? Plus, they bust the myth that paying employees more costs more! Yup, it's true!

Hunter Wrap Up and Choice Hotels' Chief Development Officer, David Pepper.

Today we're exploring IHG Hotels & Resorts' Design Center, the place the brand's people create and tweak hotel concepts before going public. We've got Justin Alexander,VP, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, and Karen Gilbride, VP, avid hotels and Atwell Suites, to take us through. This show is filled with amazing visuals so be sure to catch our video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tzoo3X2U65E