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Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality
Welcome to Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality, a Skift Podcast, where we unlock the secrets behind the world's most successful hotel and hospitality brands. Hosted by industry expert Katie Cline, each episode features exclusive interviews with top executives, seasoned leaders, and trailblazing innovators in the hospitality world. Together, they reveal the strategies that drive guest loyalty, enhance customer experiences, and set their brands apart in a competitive market. Whether you’re a…
Episodes
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Travel Secrets Only an Editor in Chief Knows, with Travel + Leisure’s Jacqui Gifford
What does it take to lead one of the world’s most iconic travel magazines in a time when travel is constantly evolving? On this episode of Suite Success, Katie…
Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality“That’s What the Money’s For”—The Truth About Wealth, According to Investopedia Editor in Chief
What’s the real difference between being rich and being wealthy? And is investing really just a fancier name for gambling? On this episode of Suite Success…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityCreative Financing Secrets Fueling Hotel Acquisitions
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Kassidy Warren—hotel investor and host of the For Your Own Good podcast. Kassidy shares his journey…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Biggest Mistakes Hotel Leaders Make (and How to Avoid Them)
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Richard Brekelmans, a seasoned hospitality executive with more than three decades of experience at…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Social Media Expert on How to Turn Followers Into Bookings
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Emily Lethgo, founder of Match Point Socials and a seasoned social media strategist…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityA Match Made in Marketing: How a Blind Date (Set Up by Me!) Created a Hospitality Power Couple
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes two of her longtime colleagues and friends: Yamil Errasti, the Founder of Everything Now, a…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityWhy Every City is a Food City, According to Top Chef’s Gail Simmons
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Top Chef judge and culinary storyteller Gail Simmons to talk travel, taste, and the…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe “Super Bowl of Travel”: Inside Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Summit
On this very special episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline takes you behind the velvet rope of Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Summit. The event…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Gen Z Expert on How to Attract Tomorrow’s Guests and Today’s Talent
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline talks with Dr. Meghan Grace—generational researcher, podcast host, and resident Gen Z expert—to break down…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHow this Master of Property Management Scaled to 100+ Short-Term Rentals
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline speaks with Patryk Swietek, owner of The Cohost Company. Patryk is a master of property management and…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHe Survived Brain Cancer—And Became Italy’s Most Celebrated Hotelier
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Paolo Lorenzoni, the legendary General Manager of The Gritti Palace. Known for hosting world…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityA Life Rewritten After Tragedy: Weekender Hotels CEO on Sentencing, Sobriety and Starting Over
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Keir Weimer, Founder and CEO of Weekender Hotels. His journey is one of profound…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHow this Founder Built the Tinder for Hotel Tech
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline chats with Jasmine Seliga, the founder and CEO of Affixify- an unbiased, algorithm-based platform that…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Boutique Hotel Expert on Why it’s Easier Than You Think to Own a Hotel
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline is joined by Blake Dailey, a boutique hotel investor and former military officer who scaled his business…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityFrom Branding to Bar Design: Four Seasons’ VP of F&B on Why Life’s Too Short to Have a Bad Meal
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Michael Doneff, Vice President of Global Food and Beverage Concept and Brand Development for Four…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHygge Over Hustle: Why This CPA Walked Away From the White House (Literally)
In this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline chats with Kerri Gibson— former CPA and corporate tech executive turned boutique hotelier, chalet host, and…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityExclusive First Look: Virtuoso's Summer 2025 Travel Trends
Summer travel is heating up—and we’ve got the data to prove it. In this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Misty Belles, Vice President of…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Untold Story of Travel’s Biggest Disruptor: The Points Guy
In this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down for a candid conversation with Brian Kelly, known to millions as “The Points Guy”. The…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHow a Bad Vacation Selfie and a Pawned Engagement Ring Took Flytographer from Side Hustle to Eight-Figures
In this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Nicole Smith, the visionary founder of Flytographer — the world’s first global vacation…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Story Behind the Story: What You Didn’t Know About Marriott’s Starwood Acquisition—and the Company’s Surprising Rebirth
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with one of the most influential communications leaders in hospitality and beyond: KC Kavanagh…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHow This ‘Accidental’ Hotelier Rebuilt the Rainforest—and Was Voted #1 in the World
On this Earth Day-inspired episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Leo Ghitis, the visionary owner of Nayara Resorts. Leo is an entrepreneur who’s…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Branding Test That Built a Billion-Dollar Hotel Empire
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline is joined by Chris Holdren, a visionary marketing leader whose career has shaped some of the world’s most…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityNo Money, No Problem: How This Designer Turned $0 Into a $3M Real Estate Empire
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline interviews Madi Johnson, a design-driven short-term rental investor known for transforming historic homes in…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Power of Saying Yes: How Moving to Bali Changed Everything for this Hotel Exec
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline chats with Christine Morairty, Vice President of Brand and Marketing at Palisades Hospitality Group…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityFrits van Paasschen: The CEO Who Transformed Hospitality—And What’s Coming Next
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Frits van Paasschen, the former CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Frits takes us through…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Art of the Deal: Why Playing Hard to Get is the Ultimate Power Move in Real Estate
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline interviews Jonathan Greene, a luxury real estate agent, investor, and the host of the podcast Zen and the…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Death of the Expense Account: Journalist Pavia Rosati on the Evolution of Travel Media
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Pavia Rosati, founder and CEO of the award-winning travel platform, Fathom. Together they…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalitySteve Turk Unveils Lessons from 150+ Hospitality Executives to Transform Your Business Forever
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline chats with hospitality entrepreneur, Steve Turk. With a career spanning decades in the hospitality industry…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe AI Expert on How Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Travel and Hospitality
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Tahnee Perry, an AI expert specializing in the travel industry. After leading marketing for…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalitySkip the Selfie Wall: Tatianna Taylor-Tait on Why Scroll-Stopping Design is Good for Business
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Tatianna Taylor-Tait, an award-winning designer and short-term rental specialist. Tatianna shares…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityAn Insider’s Guide to the World’s Most Luxurious Hotels: Oetker Collection’s Simon Neggers on Building a Legacy of Excellence
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline interviews Simon Neggers, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Communications at Oetker…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityDefying Logic and Creating Hospitality Magic with Author & TEDx Superstar, Rory Sutherland
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Rory Sutherland—Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, TEDx sensation, and bestselling author—to uncover…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityAirbnb Secrets Only Superhosts Know: Natalie Palmer Reveals Her Hosting Playbook
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline is joined by Natalie Palmer, the host of “No Vacancy, the Podcast”, and the co-founder of the Level Up Your…
Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality800 Interviews and Counting: How Hospitality Daily Redefines Entrepreneurship and Storytelling
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline dives into the incredible journey of Josiah Mackenzie, the mastermind behind Hospitality Daily. Josiah…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityFinding Joy After Trauma: Dawn McCoy's Journey of Resilience and Advocacy
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Dawn McCoy, a television host, writer, and founder of Loving Way Foundation. Dawn shares her…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityDesigning Success: Hospitality Design Secrets from Global Marriott VP, Aliya Khan
In this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Aliya Khan, the Vice President of Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. Aliya…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe 5 Trends That Will Define 2025, According to The Future Laboratory
What does the year ahead hold? On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline interviews Chris Sanderson, co-founder of The Future Laboratory and a…
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13 Resolutions That Will Change Your Life in 2025, Inspired by the World’s Brightest Minds in Hospitality
On this New Year-inspired episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline shares her 13 Resolutions for 2025, each inspired by the wisdom of her incredible podcast…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Art of Preparation: GM Justine McCleery on How ‘Mise en Place’ Drives The Dominick’s Success
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Justine McCleery, the General Manager of The Dominick Hotel—New York's only independent hotel…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHospitality Positive: Former Chief Brand Officer of Leela Palaces on Why Hospitality Is a Calling, Not a Career
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline chats with Anjali Mehra, a trailblazer in the hospitality industry whose career spans continents, cultures…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Secrets Behind the St. Regis Rome: GM Giuseppe De Martino on Legacy, Leadership, and Luxury
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Giuseppe De Martino, General Manager of the iconic St. Regis Rome. Giuseppe shares how his…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHow to Build an Empire, According to ‘Mr. Hospitality’ aka Wil Slickers
On this episode of Suite Success, host, Katie Cline sits down with the remarkable Will Slickers, better known as “Mr. Hospitality”. Wil recounts his inspiring…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityHow Two Photographers Turned Rentals into Revenue—and Gained 500K Followers While Doing It
On this episode of Suite Success, join host, Katie Cline, as she speaks with Pam and Chris Daniele, the married photography duo captivating nearly 500k…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityThe Road to Anywhere: Trey Sarten on Communications, Crises and Crafting Iconic Brand Stories
In this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline welcomes Trey Sarten, Chief Communications Officer at Anywhere Real Estate, for an inspiring conversation…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityGray Malin, Unfiltered: The World Renowned Photographer’s Inspiring Journey from Flea Markets to Fame
Join host Katie Cline as she chats with internationally renowned fine art photographer, Gray Malin, on this episode of Suite Success. Discover how Gray's…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityBeyond the Red Carpet: the UK’s #1 Travel Podcaster on Storytelling, Celebrity Influence and the Art of Hospitality
In this episode of Suite Success, Katie Cline interviews Holly Rubenstein, the host of the UK's number one travel podcast: The Travel Diaries. Holly shares her…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityFrom Consultant to CEO: The Ultimate Guide to Leadership, Branding, and Innovation with John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands
In this episode of Suite Success, join host Katie Cline as she interviews John Peyton, the CEO of Dine Brands. Explore John’s impressive journey from…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityFrom Imposter Syndrome to Industry Leader: How Hyatt’s Crystal Vinisse Thomas Redefines Hospitality
In this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Crystal Vinisse Thomas, Vice President and Global Brand Leader for Hyatt's luxury and…
Suite Success: Masters of HospitalityWhy You’re Doing Travel All Wrong—Black Tomato's Tom Marchant Reveals What Really Matters
Join host Katie Cline in this enlightening episode as she chats with Tom Marchant, the visionary co-founder of Black Tomato, a pioneering luxury tour operator…
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Trailer: Unlocking Hospitality’s Secrets - A Sneak Peek into Suite Success
Ready for a glimpse behind the front desk? In this teaser for Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality, host Katie Cline gives you a taste of what's ahead…