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Hospitality Daily Podcast
Stay informed and inspired to delight people and grow your business with daily conversations with interesting people doing interesting things. Hosted by Josiah Mackenzie.
Episodes
Hospitality Daily PodcastFrom Heart of House to Leadership: Lessons From My Journey to Hospitality Excellence - Kevin Kelleher
In this episode, Kevin Kelleher, a former hotel leader who is now an account manager at Actabl, shares what he's learned along his career journey so far. A few…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBarcelona to Istanbul: My Biggest Travel Takeaways - Josiah Mackenzie
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie shares what stood out to him in his latest trip - and what you can learn for yourself and your hospitality business. A few…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow Traveling Reminded Me of Music’s Hidden Power in Hospitality - Josiah Mackenzie
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie explains the power of music for you and your hospitality business. Check these out for more: Could Sound Design Be Your…
Hospitality Daily PodcastSneak Peek: Creating a Modular Tropical Landscape Resort in the U.S. - Ben Wolff
In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares a preview into his next big move: developing a tropical landscape resort…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe Reality of Group Business & Events - Ben Wolff
In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares his experiences with engaging groups and events in the hospitality…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe: Why Hospitality Leaders Must Innovate Now - Ben Wolff
In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares insights on the structural barriers holding back innovation in the…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhy Today's Guests Want to Be Participants, Not Observers - Ben Wolff
In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares insights on the evolving expectations of today's travelers and how…
Hospitality Daily PodcastUnleash Your Inner Creative: How Hospitality Leaders Can Build Something Meaningful - Ben Wolff
In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares his journey of discovering creativity in hotel development and why he…
Hospitality Daily PodcastFrom Overdrive to Reset: How Hospitality Leaders Can Stay in the Game - Ben Wolff
In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares his insights on staying resilient in the hospitality industry and the…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhy Most Hotels Fail at Social Media (And How to Get It Right) - Ben Wolff
In this episode, Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera and CEO of Oasi, shares how his team has proven that social media can drive real results for…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhat 80 Years of Hotel Performance Tells Us About 2025’s Biggest Challenges - Robert Mandelbaum
In this episode, Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, shares insights backed by over 80 years of hotel performance data, discussing shifting…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhy Luxury Hotels Thrive and Economy Hotels Struggle - Robert Mandelbaum
In this episode, Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, shares insights on maintaining profitability in the hotel industry when revenue growth…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe #1 Expense You Can Control in Hospitality - Robert Mandelbaum
In this episode, Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, shares how to identify and focus on what you can directly influence in the hotel business…
Hospitality Daily PodcastProfit Margins Under Pressure: How Smart Hoteliers Think About Profitability - Robert Mandelbaum
In this episode, Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, shares insights on the shift towards profitability in the hospitality industry, the…
Hospitality Daily PodcastUnderstand Your P&L to Boost Profits and Accelerate Your Career - Robert Mandelbaum
In this episode, Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels, shares insights on analyzing profit and loss statements to boost performance, delight…
Hospitality Daily PodcastMeet Robert Mandelbaum: The Man Who Turns P&Ls into Playbooks
In this episode, we meet Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotels Research. A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here…
Hospitality Daily PodcastCould Sound Design Be Your Hotel's Secret Weapon? (Dr Michelle Ulor & Clay Bassford)
In this episode, Clay Bassford, founder of Bespoke Sound, speaks with Dr Michelle Ulor, founder of Kinos Studio, a research-led music psychology consultancy…
Hospitality Daily PodcastFinding Gold in Your 'Data Attic': How Margaritaville's Chief Data Officer Unlocks Hidden Opportunities
In this episode, Claudia Infante, Chief Data Officer at Margaritaville, shares how her team harnesses data to unlock new opportunities, enhance guest…
Hospitality Daily PodcastDon’t Assume, Listen: Margaritaville’s Secret to Guest-Led Innovation - Claudia Infante, Margaritaville
In this episode, Claudia Infante, Chief Data Officer at Margaritaville, shares how listening to and understanding your guests and partners can lead to better…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow Margaritaville's "Surprise and Delight" Loyalty Strategy Drove $160M - Claudia Infante, Margaritaville
In this episode, Claudia Infante, Chief Data Officer at Margaritaville, shares how an innovative loyalty program has attracted about 400,000 members and driven…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHospitality vs. Lodging: How Real Hospitality Drives Revenue and Profits - Claudia Infante, Margaritaville
In this episode, Claudia Infante, Chief Data Officer at Margaritaville, shares insights on the distinction between hospitality and lodging, as well as why…
Hospitality Daily PodcastGet Out from Behind Your Desk (And Other Hospitality Career Secrets) - Claudia Infante, Margaritaville
In this episode, Claudia Infante, Chief Data Officer at Margaritaville, shares her career journey so far, the lessons learned from her mentors, and the…
Hospitality Daily PodcastA Corner Store, a Bus Driver, and the Moment Hospitality Changed My Life - Claudia Infante, Margaritaville
In this episode, Claudia Infante, Chief Data Officer at Margaritaville, shares a story about experiencing the power of hospitality at a young age. A few more…
Hospitality Daily PodcastDiscover Some of the World's Most Inspiring Hotels with Design Hotels’ Stijn Oyen
In this episode, Matthias Huettebraeuker speaks with Stijn Oyen, Managing Director at Design Hotels, about some of the world's most innovative hotels and what…
Hospitality Daily PodcastReduce Turnover & Boost Team Performance: How We're Gamifying Employee Engagement in Hotels - Roger Robles & Emma Christensen, Actabl [Sponsor Bonus]
Staffing and turnover remain challenges in hospitality, but you can tackle this head-on. In this special sponsor bonus episode, Josiah sits down with his…
Hospitality Daily PodcastFuture Forecast: Why "Community Capital" is Transforming Luxury Hospitality - Stijn Oyen, Design Hotels
In this episode, Matthias Huettebraeuker interviews Stijn Oyen, Managing Director at Design Hotels, about the future of hospitality, the concept of "community…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow Culture and Originality Create Standout Hospitality Experiences - Stijn Oyen, Design Hotels
In this episode, Matthias Huettebraeuker interviews Stijn Oyen, Managing Director at Design Hotels, about authenticity, culture, and originality in hospitality…
Hospitality Daily PodcastInside Design Hotels: How Stijn Oyen Curates a Global Collection of Hospitality Innovators
In this episode, Matthias Huettebraeuker interviews Stijn Oyen, Managing Director at Design Hotels. They highlight the unique qualities and curation process of…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBeyond AI: Engineering the Future of Luxury Travel - Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor
Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Executive Officer of Orient Express and Group Chief Strategy Officer at Accor, shares her insights on the broader applications of…
Hospitality Daily PodcastLeading Through Change: Adaptability in a Turbulent World - Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor
Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Executive Officer of Orient Express and Group Chief Strategy Officer at Accor, shares her insights on leadership, adaptability, and…
Hospitality Daily PodcastSustaining Peak Performance: How Hospitality Leaders Can Thrive Beyond the 9-5 - Josh Wyatt
In this episode, Josh Wyatt (IG @therealjoshwyatt), CEO of Avant Gardner, shares what he's learned about operating at your best as a hospitality leader. Also…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow to Lead Teams That Deliver Exceptional Experiences - Josh Wyatt
In this episode, Josh Wyatt (IG @therealjoshwyatt), CEO of Avant Gardner, shares what he's learned about leadership in hospitality and beyond. Also, see our…
Hospitality Daily PodcastInside Avant Gardner: Creating The World's Most Innovative Entertainment Destination - Josh Wyatt
In this episode, Josh Wyatt (IG @therealjoshwyatt), CEO of Avant Gardner, shares behind-the-scenes insights into what many are calling the world's most…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhy Creativity Wins—Even in a Recession: The Generator Hostels Story - Josh Wyatt
In this episode, Josh Wyatt (IG @therealjoshwyatt), CEO of Avant Gardner and former Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Generator Hostels, takes us inside the…
Hospitality Daily PodcastLVMH and Orient Express: How Luxury Leaders Navigate Legacy in an Era of Change - Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor
In this episode, Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Executive Officer of Orient Express and Group Chief Strategy Officer at Accor, reveals how luxury leaders are…
Hospitality Daily PodcastReinventing the "Art of Travel": Inside Orient Express's Quest to Redefine Luxury Hospitality - Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor
Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Executive Officer of Orient Express and Group Chief Strategy Officer at Accor, takes us behind the scenes of the iconic brand's…
Hospitality Daily PodcastTariffs, Travel Disruption, and What Hotel Leaders Must Do Now - Jan Freitag, CoStar
In this episode, Jan Freitag, National Director, Hospitality Analytics at CoStar Group, shares insights on the impact of tariffs on the US hotel industry, the…
Hospitality Daily PodcastSunday Slowdown: A Bespoke Sound Takeover with Clay Bassford
Today, Hospitality Daily transforms into your personal sonic retreat as we present our first-ever musical special: "Dream Resort: A Mediterranean Escape,"…
Hospitality Daily PodcastCelebrating Careers, Cultivating Culture: Suzie Thompson on Red Carnation’s Secret to Hospitality Excellence
In this episode, Suzie Thompson, Vice President of Commercial at Red Carnation Hotels, shares her insights on careers in hospitality and how they celebrate…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow We’re Preparing Our Hotels for an AI-Driven World - Suzie Thompson, Red Carnation Hotels
In this episode, Suzie Thompson, Vice President of Commercial at Red Carnation Hotels, shares how she is preparing for an AI-driven world. This episode is…
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe Red Carnation Blueprint: Making Every Guest Feel Like the Only One - Suzie Thompson, Red Carnation Hotels
In this episode, Suzie Thompson, Vice President of Commercial at Red Carnation Hotels, shares insights into how her teams blend data, culture, and creativity…
Hospitality Daily PodcastMy AI Research Results: 87% of Hospitality Pros Already Use AI (Here's How) - Josiah Mackenzie
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie shares some top takeaways from his latest research, including how 87% of hospitality professionals participating in the study…
Hospitality Daily PodcastTariffs, Unfolding Travel Trends, and San Francisco’s Comeback - Zach Demuth, JLL
In this episode, Zach Demuth, the Global Head of Hotels Research at JLL, shares what he sees happening in the hotel and hospitality ecosystem, including…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHospitality’s Early Warning Signs: What the Data Reveals About the Economy Ahead - Jamie Lane, AirDNA
In this episode, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, reveals how data provides crucial early warnings for broader trends—and what hospitality professionals…
Hospitality Daily PodcastMy Journey to GM: Lessons in Leadership, Culture, and the Power of Resilience - Hazel Hagans Farris, Le Meridien Washington, D.C., The Madison
In this episode, Emily Goldfischer, founder and editor-in-chief of hertelier, interviews Hazel Hagans Farris, Le Meridien Washington, D.C., The Madison. Hazel…
Hospitality Daily PodcastNavigating Career Change: Practical Advice for Finding What's Next for You in Hospitality - Anna Blue
In this episode, Anna Blue, a seasoned leader in hospitality and beyond, shares her insights on navigating career transitions, the importance of finding…
Hospitality Daily PodcastLess Ringing, More Hospitality: AI-Powered PBX To Give Our Teams More Time for Guests - Steven Marais, Noble House Hotels & Resorts
In this episode, Steven Marais, Vice President of Rooms at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, shares an exciting new initiative to free up his teams to spend more…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBetter Together: How We Aligned Hotel Operations, Staffing & Financial Performance with Actabl - Steven Marais, Noble House Hotels & Resorts [Sponsor Bonus]
In this bonus episode, Steven Marais, Vice President of Rooms at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, shares his experience working with Actabl's suite of products…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHotel Tech Integration: Why It's Still Broken (And How You Can Fix It) - Steven Marais, Noble House Hotels & Resorts
In this episode, Steven Marais, Vice President of Rooms at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, shares insights on simplifying hotel tech stacks, the challenges of…
Hospitality Daily PodcastCreating Careers, Not Just Jobs: How to Recruit, Retain, and Inspire Great Hospitality Talent - Steven Marais, Noble House Hotels & Resorts
In this episode, Steven Marais, Vice President of Rooms at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, shares insights on challenges and strategies for recruiting and…
Hospitality Daily PodcastExecution is Everything: Turning Hospitality Ideas into Exceptional Guest Experiences - Steven Marais, Noble House Hotels & Resorts
In this episode, Steven Marais, Vice President of Rooms at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, shares the most valuable lesson he's learned in his career: that…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhy I Stayed: How Growth, Culture, and Opportunity Kept Me in Hospitality - Steven Marais, Noble House Hotels & Resorts
In this episode, Steven Marais, Vice President of Rooms at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, shares his journey from bellman to VP, the importance of culture and…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhat Hospitality Leaders Stopped Talking About (And Why It Matters Now) - Anna Blue
In this episode, Anna Blue shares insights on the current state of the hospitality industry, including DEI, women's empowerment programs, and practical steps…
Hospitality Daily PodcastWhite Lotus and the End of Surface-Level Hospitality - Samantha Hardcastle
In this episode, Samantha Hardcastle, Founder & Creative Director at The Storied Experience, shares lessons every hospitality provider can learn from White…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow to 'Disneyfy' Your Hospitality Business to Delight Guests and Drive Revenue - Vance Morris
In this episode, Vance Morris, a former Disney leader and founder of Deliver Service Now, shares how hospitality businesses can create extraordinary guest…
Hospitality Daily PodcastBehind the Scenes of SCP Hotels' Sustainability Strategy - Kathy Sue McGuire
In this episode, Kathy Sue McGuire, President and CEO of Sustainable Hospitality Solutions, shares how sustainability initiatives can create cost savings…
Hospitality Daily PodcastSustainability That Pays: How One Hotel Saved Tens of Thousands on Trash Bags - Kathy Sue McGuire
In this episode, Kathy Sue McGuire, President and CEO of Sustainable Hospitality Solutions, shares insights on how sustainability can be a smart business…
Hospitality Daily PodcastFrom the Boardroom to the Hotel Lobby: Real Opportunities in Operations - Josiah Mackenzie
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie, founder of Hospitality Daily and Head of Marketing at Actabl, shares more takeaways from the recent Hunter Hotel Investment…
Hospitality Daily PodcastControl What You Can: How Top Hoteliers Are Navigating Chaos in 2025 (Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Insights) - Josiah Mackenzie
In this episode, Josiah Mackenzie, founder of Hospitality Daily and Head of Marketing at Actabl, shares takeaways from the recent Hunter Hotel Investment…
Hospitality Daily PodcastHow Photography Taught Me the #1 Skill in Hospitality: Presence - Sara Masterson, Olympia Hospitality
In this episode, Sara Masterson, President of Olympia Hospitality, shares what photography taught her with our host, Nancy Mendelson. More with Sara: Learning…