We're at AAHOACON24 and celebrating tomorrow's workforce! Did you know AAHOA is hosting a student competition? It's a Hotel simulation competition called the Turnaround and our very own Doctor Producer Suzanne, who is a professor at FIU, has students competing. She's gives us the scoop. No Vacancy is proud to be the official podcast of AAHOACON24!

Hello from AAHOAcon24 where No Vacancy News, Podcasts and Videos is the official podcast. We've got Chris Guimbellot, President and CEO of hihotels by Hospitality International who shares the secret to hosptiality branding success in concert with the AAHOA community.

Roman Pedan, Founder & CEO of Kasa, tells us how he is using tech to connect apartments, hotels, and homes to people across the world. What makes Kasa different from traditional companies and why are they changing the game for travelers?

Michael Edwards, MBA, CHAE, VP Assett Management with Castlerock Asset Management, LLC. told me during Hunter Hotel Investment Conference that the deal pipeline is rough.

Edwards also shares the current state of hotel asset management, emphasizing the importance of efficient operations and collaboration between owners and operators to ensure profitability, especially in a challenging financial environment.

*Asset management focuses on maximizing cash flow and profitability through efficient operations and strategic financial planning.

*Profitability is enhanced by understanding and managing the cost of debt, emphasizing the importance of cash flow in asset management.

*Collaboration between property owners and operators is crucial for aligning operational efficiency with ownership goals, ensuring the success of the asset.

It's a lesser talked about area of hospitality, but hospitality law is imperative to getting any deal done. With so much to cover from government ordinances, contracts, negotiations, and more we have one of the best in the business, Nelson Migdal joins us to talk about what to look for from the legal side of the business.

G6 Hospitality LLC is on a record setting development pace according to Tina Burnett, Chief Development Officer. I caught up with her during last week's Hunter Hotel Investment Conference to learn more. Takeaways: · Development: G6 surpassed its goal and opened over 100 hotels in 2023, with plans to continue this growth in 2024. · Economy: Despite economic uncertainties, the company's simple business model and absence of food and beverage services streamline operations. · Franchisees: A significant portion of new deals comes from existing owners, highlighting the brand's strong relationship with its franchisees.

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Anthony has an amazing new show called Hotel All-Stars where folks compete for a job in a hotel.

Gerry Remeneter, National Sales Manager at Zenna Hospitality, is an advocate for sustainability. But, can he sustain a whole hour drinking cocktails with Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave?

During the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, I caught up with industry advocate and founder of the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance, and member of DEI Advisors, Rachel Humphrey. Here at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, we discussed how women are exceling in hospitality and celebrate a huge milestone; the first time more than half of speakers are diverse at this event.

During the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, Ryan Rivett, CEO of MyPlace Hotels and I talked about the maturing extended stay market. Plus, we discuss his philosophy of finding the right mix of business for those staying up to four nights, those staying a week and others staying a month. His answer might surprise you!