Teague Talks Podcast

On this International Women’s Day, Teague sits down with powerhouse Anna Blue, President of the AHLA Foundation. From her upbringing on a hippy commune in Canada to her work on Capitol Hill, where she contributed to one of the most impactful campaigns in presidential history, Anna reflects on the influential individuals who shaped her career, sheds light on the mission of the AHLA Foundation, and provides a glimpse of what attendees can anticipate during the ForWard session at the upcoming Hunter Hotel Investment Conference.

In this week’s episode of Teague Talks, David Sotolov, Managing Director at Alliance Bernstein, joins Teague for a deep dive on all things lending. From the intricacies of various asset classes to insights on current spreads and interest rates, David shares his crystal ball into the debt market landscape. Tune in as they discuss what's driving the market, which sectors are thriving, and what lies ahead for investors in 2024.

Sitting inside the brand new Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Teague is joined by Danny Hughes, EVP and President of the Americas at Hilton. Danny reflects on his early days working in his family’s pub and pursuing his passion for culinary before shifting to the business side of hospitality. Beginning his Hilton career at the London Hilton on Park Lane over 35 years ago, Danny gives us insights into his journey at the company, two new Hilton brands, and their exciting plans for 2024.

Ryan Rivett, President & CEO of My Place Hotels, joins Teague from South Dakota for this week's episode. From starting out at his family’s fishing lodge to founding My Place Hotels alongside his grandfather and industry icon, Ron Rivett of Super 8, Ryan dives into his company’s secret sauce, the challenges with franchising today, and his 2024 outlook.

Teague sits down with Michael Bellisario, Director & Senior Research Analyst at Baird, to talk all things 2024 industry predictions. Starting with a recap of ALIS, Michael dives into the current outlook of the M&A market, what’s on the economic horizon, and his hot stock tips for this year.

This week, David Duncan, President & CEO of First Hospitality, joins Teague from Chicago for an industry chat. The two dive into the recent headlines surrounding the Hostmark acquisition and what the rest of 2024 looks like for First Hospitality. David shares his take on being a hotel broker, his overall outlook on the industry, and his thoughts on the University of Michigan win.

Teague sits down for a compelling conversation with Anthony Capuano, President & CEO of Marriott International. Having once received a rejection letter from Marriott as a recent college graduate, Anthony reflects on his path that led him to fill the biggest shoes at the company today. He shares insights into the pivotal figures who shaped his career and delves into the latest Marriott headlines, unveiling the company's vision for the exciting developments awaiting in 2024.

Mehul Patel, Managing Partner & CEO of NewcrestImage, sits down with Teague to discuss the company's 2024 strategies. Having bought and sold 283 hotels since 2014, Mehul reflects on the astonishing year that the company had in 2023 and delves into what you can expect from NewcrestImage in the coming months.

Teague kicks off 2024 with David Gutstadt, Co-Founder and Principal of Good City Studio. The Philly local shares how he went from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to spearheading the luxury lifestyle concept of Equinox Hotels. Right in time for New Year's resolutions, David gives us the run-down on his latest ventures that combine world-class entertainment, social, wellness and business offerings under one roof.

Teague is joined by Lodging Magazine's 2023 Person Of The Year, JayShah, to discuss the recent headlines surrounding the Hersha acquisition. The pair dive into the details behind the $1.4 billon, all-cash transaction and how it became a full circle moment for Jay as he recalls the early days when his parents purchased their first two motels in Philadelphia. Tune in to see what's next for Hersha, the Shah family, and the future generation of hospitality leaders.