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GAIN Momentum
Each episode of GAIN Momentum focuses on timeless lessons to help grow and scale a business in hospitality, travel, and technology. Whether you’re a veteran industry leader looking for some inspiration to guide the next phase of growth or an aspiring executive looking to fast-track the learning process, this podcast is here with key lessons centered around four questions we ask each guest.
Episodes
GAIN MomentumAstonishing Value from a Luxury CDP with AI Tools | with Michael Toedt
In this episode, we interview Dr. Michael Toedt, founder and CEO of dailypoint. A hospitality data pioneer based in Munich, Germany, Dr. Toedt began his career…
GAIN MomentumLeading an Entire Portfolio of Hotel Tech Companies | with Mark Loyd
In this episode, we interview Mark Loyd, Group President of Hospitality at Fullsteam. Loyd leads Fullsteam’s hospitality vertical, overseeing approximately 30…
GAIN MomentumOutrigger's Commercial Strategy and Using Data for Real Growth | with Jenna Villalobos
In this episode, we interview Jenna Villalobos, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of Outrigger Resorts & Hotels. With over 25 years of experience…
GAIN MomentumWhat Tech Looks Like for Turkish Hotels | with Selin Yigitkus
In this episode, we interview Selin Yigitkus, co-founder and CMO of BookLogic. Based in Istanbul and part of the founding team that built BookLogic from the…
GAIN MomentumBuilding an AI-Native CRM for Stronger Business Value | with Maxence Dussart
In this episode, we interview Maxence Dussart, co-founder and CEO of Familiar. A hospitality marketing practitioner turned founder, Dussart spent years working…
GAIN MomentumAddressing Beach Erosion at Tropical Resorts | with Bridget Baumgartner
In this episode, we interview Bridget Baumgartner, co-founder and CEO of ReefsStarter. A molecular biologist with a PhD from Baylor College of Medicine and a…
GAIN MomentumThe Dawn of Performance Luxury as a New Hotel Category | with Katie Tardif
In this episode, we interview Katie Tardif, Corporate Head of Marketing and Communications for Equinox Hotels. Tardif joined Equinox Hotels in 2016 as the…
GAIN MomentumCRM Secrets and the Power of the Voice Channel | with Scott Buelter
In this episode, we interview Scott Buelter, CEO and president of Ascent360. Buelter founded Ascent360 in 2013 with a mission to bring enterprise-level…
GAIN MomentumNavigating Complex Data Migrations and AI Use Cases | with Carlo Del Mistro
In this episode, we interview Carlo Del Mistro, founder of Norby and a recently appointed GAIN Advisor. A commercial and technology strategist with over two…
GAIN MomentumThe New Era of Revenue Management for Independent Hotels with Chas Scarantino
In this episode, we interview Chas Scarantino, CEO of RoomPriceGenie. A seasoned technology executive with a track record of building and scaling global SaaS…
GAIN MomentumWhat Hotel Tech Can Learn from Short-Term Rental Tech | with Pierre-Camille Hamana
In this episode, we interview Pierre-Camille Hamana, founder and CEO of Hospitable. Hamana launched Hospitable in 2016, building the platform into a full…
GAIN MomentumUnlocking Time and Energy with Automated Communications | with David Thompson & Andy Dharmani
In this episode, we interview David Thompson and Andy Dharmani, co-founders and CEO and CTO respectively of Myma.ai. Thompson brings over 30 years of hands-on…
GAIN MomentumThe Borderless Travel Segment and Pivoting to Digital Nomads | with Michael Cohen
In this episode, we interview Michael Cohen, Managing Partner at GAIN. ************* LINKS & RESOURCES ************* The GAIN Momentum Podcast: focusing on…
GAIN MomentumConversational Commerce with an All-In-One Booking Engine | with Adam Deflorian
In this episode, we interview Adam Deflorian, Founder and CEO of AZDS Interactive Group. AZDS is a digital agency specializing in luxury hospitality, building…
GAIN MomentumA True Agentic Orchestration Platform for Hotel Operations | with Tim Major
In this episode, we interview Tim Major, Chief Executive Officer of Operto. Operto is a hospitality tech platform that automates operations like guest…
GAIN MomentumAt the Forefront of Hotel Management and Marketing | with Eric Ettlin
In this episode, we interview Eric Ettlin, Senior VP of Marketing at Aimbridge Hospitality. Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading global hotel management company…
GAIN MomentumEnd to End from Digital Journey to Mobile, Tablet and Television | with Anne Frye & Dawid Dawod
In this episode, we interview Anne Frye, President and Dawid Dawod, Design and Product Head at Innspire. Innspire is a hospitality technology company that…
GAIN MomentumInvestment Conferences as the Core Engine of Hospitality | with Alexi Khajavi
In this episode, we interview Alex Khajavi, Group President of Hospitality and Real Estate of Questex. Questex is a global B2B media and events company that…
GAIN MomentumCutting-Edge Hotel Distribution and Booking Tools for 2026 | with Brian Reising and Oshick Shams
In this episode, we interview Brian Reising VP of SiteMinder and Oshick Shams the Expert Partner Manager. SiteMinder is a global hospitality technology company…
GAIN MomentumHow AI & Digital Check-In Are Transforming Hotels | with Nikolai Kronborg
In this episode, we interview Nikolai Kronborg, founder and CEO of AeroGuest. AeroGuest is a hospitality tech company that streamlines the guest experience…
GAIN MomentumMicro-Changes in Guest Experience for Macro Revenues | with Danica Smith
In this episode, we interview Danica Smith, Guest Experience & Hospitality Tech Advisor. She is a hospitality innovator passionate about making guest…
GAIN MomentumRamping Up Hotel Sales with Proactive Efforts and Systems Design | with Amy Infante
In this episode, we interview Amy Infante, founder of GitGo Group and the Director of GAIN Elevate. GitGo is a hospitality-focused B2B sales and marketing…
GAIN MomentumThe Dawn of Dental Longevity as a Lucrative Hotel Wellness Pillar | with Dr. Jonathan B. Levine
In this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, founder of Smile House. Smile House is a modern dental practice that provides comprehensive, personalized…
GAIN MomentumThe Anything Cart and Revolutionizing the Hotel Booking Process | with Rich Tuckwell-Skuda
In this episode, we interview Rich Tuckwell-Skuda, founder and CEO of The Anything Group and Albie. The Anything Group (TAG) is a full-service performance…
GAIN MomentumBest Practices for 2026 on Technology Infrastructure and Cybersecurity | with Carlos Lugo
In this episode, we interview Carlos Lugo, Technology Executive and a GAIN Strategic Advisor. He is also a seasoned Digital Transformation and IT executive…
GAIN MomentumShared Context as the Future of Guest Management Systems | with Kevin Li & Kevin Lowry
In this episode, we interview Kevin Li, lead of Guest Communication Products and Kevin Lowry, head of Strategic Partnerships of Canary Technologies. Canary…
GAIN MomentumWhy 2026 Is the Time for Solar Facilities at Hotels | with Justin Draplin
In this episode, we interview Justin Draplin, founder and CEO of Fortified Solar. Fortified Solar is a South Carolina–based manufacturer of building-integrated…
GAIN MomentumDeeply Human Events and How Media Technology Is Evolving | with Rachelle Peterson
In this episode, we interview Rachelle Peterson, Founder of Rebound & Rise and Chief Executive Office of LOQIA. Rachell is also a fellow GAIN Advisor and Event…
GAIN MomentumThe Value of Unifying Website and Booking into a Digital Storefront | with Kartik Goyal
In this episode, we interview Kartik Goyal, Business Development Manager at Simplotel. Simplotel offers integrated solutions like high-converting booking…
GAIN MomentumExpert Advice on Launching a Hospitality Expo in 2026 | with Dan Assor
In this episode, we interview Dan Assor, Event Director/General Manager of NoVacancy London Expo. NoVacancy London is a major new B2B expo for the UK hotel and…
GAIN MomentumThe Hotel Applications for the book "The Explorer's Gene" | with Neil Foster
In this episode, Neil Foster, travel and hospitality advisor at Growth Advisors International Network. ************* LINKS & RESOURCES ************* The GAIN…
GAIN MomentumCRM-Centric Design to Grow Total Revenues Per Guest | with Angel Ferrufino
In this episode, Angel Ferrufino, Co-founder and CEO of CRQLAR. Crqlar is an AI-powered hotel management platform that turns guest data into actionable…
GAIN MomentumHow Service Optimization Enhances Hotel Value | with Luka Berger
In this episode, Luka Berger, the CEO and Founder of Flexkeeping. Flexkeeping is a hospitality operations platform that streamlines housekeeping, maintenance…
GAIN MomentumLeveraging Hotel Data with a Customer Data Platform | with Dr. Rik van Leeuwen
In this episode, we interview Rik van Leeuwen, the Head of Data Solutions and Customer Success at ireckonu. Ireckonu is a Dutch SaaS company revolutionizing…
GAIN MomentumPutting the Customer at the Center of the Tech Stack | with Dado Ljumanovic
In this episode, we interview Dado Ljumanovic, the Director of Digital Customer Experience at Sircle Collection. With leadership spanning retail, coworking…
GAIN MomentumOwning Ancillary Spend for Total Revenue Growth | with Ricky Daniels and Steve Porter
In this episode, we interview Ricky Daniels and Steve Porter, co-founders of Trybe. Trybe is a cloud-based bookings and operations platform that helps hotels…
GAIN MomentumKeys to the Australian Hospitality Kingdom | with Brendon Granger
In this episode, we interview Brendon Granger, the founder of Technology 4 Hotels, leveraging over 35 years in hospitality to help hoteliers enhance guest…
GAIN MomentumDiscussing "Drunk" and the Alcohol's Future in Hospitality | with Neil Foster
In our book series, Adam Mogelonsky and Neil Foster dig into Edward Slingerland’s “Drunk” (2023) and its implications for hospitality, especially in light of…
GAIN MomentumThe APAC Executive and Deploying Tech in Asian Hotels | with Silvio Reale
In this episode, we interview two fellow GAIN Advisers: Silvio Reale, the Chief Sales Officer at Trustech Group, leading the Asia Pacific region, and Brendon…
GAIN MomentumIntuitive Luxury at the Pinnacle of Las Vegas | with Aleksandra Kotle
In this episode, we interview Aleksandra Kotle, the General Manager of Crockfords Las Vegas (part of LXR Hotels & Resorts at Resorts World Las Vegas), a…
GAIN MomentumHaving Fun at C-Level Through Friend-Style Service | with Mike Hirschler
In this episode, we interview Mike Hirschler, Chief Growth Officer at Staypineapple Hotels Inc., where he spearheads brand development, partnerships, and guest…
GAIN MomentumThe Joy of Wellness and Transformational Guest Journeys | with Andrew Barnard
In this episode, we interview Andrew Barnard, General Manager of BodyHoliday in St. Lucia, overseeing operations at one of the world’s premier all-inclusive…
GAIN MomentumThe Digital Guest Experience with Radisson Hotel Group | with Francesco Sforza
In this episode, we interview Francesco Sforza, guest experience and product development at Radisson Hotel Group. His recent work employs multi-objective…
GAIN MomentumDeveloping an Experiential Brand with Social Media Marketing | with Ben Wolff
In this episode, we interview Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera, a luxury treehouse resort in Texas Hill Country, and founder of Oasi, an…
GAIN MomentumThinking Holistically About Hotel Digital Marketing | with Jason Pirock
In this episode, we interview Jason Pirock, head of marketing for Springboard Hospitality and Advisor for Wanderland. He leads integrated marketing strategies…
GAIN MomentumDynamic Guest Spaces with Andaz Mexico City Condesa | with Analia Capurro
In this episode, we interview Analia Capurro, General Manager of the Andaz, Mexico City Condesa. She is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in…
GAIN MomentumCaribbean Hotels: Challenges and Opportunities to Future Proof | with Sanovnik Destang & Christus Gill
In this episode, we interview Sanovnik Destang, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and Executive Director at Bay Gardens Resorts, as well…
GAIN MomentumElevating Aparthotels for the Lean Lifestyle Segment | with Niko Karstikko
In this episode, we interview Niko Karstikko, Co-founded and CEO of Bob W, a climate-neutral hospitality brand blending hotel-quality service with the…
GAIN MomentumVideo is the Future of Hotel and Travel Websites | with Jason Craparo
In this episode, we interview Jason Craparo, CEO of Hovr. He previously held leadership roles at Juma Ventures and served on the City of San Diego's Equal…
GAIN MomentumReturn on Concierge and Engaging Guests for Total Revenues | with Alberto Santana
In this episode, we interview Alberto Santana, Chief Revenue Officer of Alliants. He is a native Miamian, travel enthusiast, and family man with a deep passion…
GAIN MomentumThe Trillion Dollar Wellness Opportunity Across All Segments | with Lou Zameryka
In this episode, we interview Lou Zameryka, founder of Alively. He is a hospitality and travel industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, including 17…
GAIN MomentumEmbedding Machine Learning into Websites, IBE, RMS and CRM | with Rod Jimenez
In this episode, we interview Rod Jimenez, CEO at SHR. A leading provider of technology solutions for the hospitality industry. Under his leadership, SHR has…
GAIN MomentumHow Smart Proptech Creates a Five-Star Experience | with Will Gilbert
In this episode, we interview Will Gilbert, Co-founder of Bodhi. He is a technology executive with expertise in software development, product management, and…
GAIN MomentumDigital Signage to Enhance the Guest Experience | with Shawn O'Connell
In this episode, we interview Shawn O’Connell, Executive VP of Sales - Americas at Uniguest. He has held various executive roles, including Chief Marketing…
GAIN MomentumTouchless Wellness as a Technology Category for All Hotels | with Tammy Pahel
In this wellness-focused episode, we interview Tammy Pahel, Vice President of Spa and Wellness at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. Pahel is a veteran spa…
GAIN MomentumChoose Your Hotel Tech Partners Wisely | with Damien Cazabonne
In this episode, we interview Damien Cazabonne, Global Manager of Marketplace Partnerships for Mews, discussing the nature of hotel technology strategic…
GAIN MomentumMastering a Hotel Renovation Project | with Brad Fortner
In this episode, we interview Brad Fortner, marketing director at Team Hospitality Group LLC, a general contractor and construction firm that specializes in…
GAIN MomentumWhat Makes an Iconic Ski Resort with Fairmont Tremblant | with Anne Marie Johns
In this episode, we interview Anne Marie Johns, General Manager of Fairmont Tremblant, to discuss all the programming happening onsite at this iconic ski…
GAIN MomentumDiscussing the Book "Unreasonable Hospitality" for Hotels | with Neil Foster
In our book series, Adam Mogelonsky and Neil Foster dig into Will Guidara’s seminal 2022 book, “Unreasonable Hospitality” and its applications for hotels…
GAIN MomentumA Holistic View on Restaurant Tech | with Skip Kimpel
In this episode, we interview Skip Kimpel, GAIN’s Global Director of Restaurant Technology and Innovation. ************* LINKS & RESOURCES ************* The…