Best Toni Lodge Podcasts (2024)

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Ashford's Jeff Borman on the Joys of Travel, Podcasting and Predictability 22:36

9h ago22:36

22:36

Ashford Inc.'s Jeff Borman joins the Hotel News Now podcast to discuss his favorite current hotel industry trend -- the lack of volatility -- along with how he was inspired to work in the travel industry and start his own podcast explaining that industry, No Show.By Hotel News Now

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Mike Mills (R.E.M.) 27:34

3d ago27:34

27:34

What to say about REM? It might actually be hard for teenagers today, or even 20-somethings, to appreciate how big R.E.M. were in the 90s. For a while, even when they were reinventing themselves, or tackling themes not especially conducive to pop hits, they just seemed to keep getting bigger. They signed the most expensive record deal in history in…

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Establishing Human Connections at Hotels with This Assembly's Bashar Wali 22:07

2d ago22:07

22:07

Bashar Wali of This Assembly and Practice Hospitality joins the HNN podcast to talk about establishing real loyalty at hotels, which boils down to establishing real human-to-human connections.By Hotel News Now

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HDC 2024 Day 2 Recap with STR's Emmy Hise and CoStar News' Tony Wilbert 8:08

4d ago8:08

8:08

HNN's Bryan Wroten speaks with CoStar's Emmy Hise and CoStar News' Tony Wilbert to discuss what they heard on the second day of the 2024 Hotel Data Conference and to share their overall takeaways.By Hotel News Now

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HDC 2024 Day 1 Recap with STR's Kelsey Fenerty 6:34

4d ago6:34

6:34

HNN's Sean McCracken and Trevor Simpson are joined by STR's Kelsey Fenerty to discuss the first day of the 2024 Hotel Data Conference.By Hotel News Now

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How a GM of Two Hotels Works Through Challenging Circumstances This Summer 23:23

5d ago23:23

23:23

In this episode, David Hill, area general manager for Crestline Hotels & Resorts, outlines how his hotels in Washington D.C. and New York are doing everything they can to capture increased demand despite some hotel-specific challenges.By Hotel News Now

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Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate) 52:19

7d ago52:19

52:19

Steve Wynn is a founding member of The Dream Syndicate, a key band in the so-called Paisley Underground scene of the early 1980’s. Their debut album “The Days Of Wine And Roses” was recorded in three overnight sessions and released in 1982. It’s one of the great indie-rock touchstones and a phenomenal debut. The band had high-profile support slots …

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California 'Junk Fees' Laws Another Step in Hotels' Pricing Transparency Journey 48:27

13d ago48:27

48:27

In this interview, Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, speaks about how California's new "junk fees" laws fit into the broader context of hotel pricing transparency in the U.S. and how upfront pricing is creating a more level playing field.By Hotel News Now

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Why Australian Hotel Performance is Strong but Disappointing with STR's Matthew Burke 23:21

20d ago23:21

23:21

STR's Matthew Burke joins the Hotel News Now podcast to discuss performance across the Asia Pacific region and drill into why performance and sentiment across Australia is good... but not as good as some had hoped.By Hotel News Now

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How Economy Hotels Should Sell Themselves to Travelers, with Horwath HTL's Dorothy Dowling 20:57

27d ago20:57

20:57

HNN's Sean McCracken and CoStar's Emmy Hise sit down with Horwath HTL's Dorothy Dowling to talk about how economy hotels can stand out from the crowd even during a down period, how commercial strategy continues to evolve in the hotel industry, how to judge return on investment for experiences and more.…

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Paul Carrack (Mike + The Mechanics, Squeeze, Ace) 36:37

27d ago36:37

36:37

Paul Carrack is a singer, songwriter, and musician, and he’s heading out on tour in celebration of the 50th anniversary of classic song “How Long”, a hit he had with his band Ace. Paul has had an incredibly varied career since then. He was a member of Squeeze replacing Jools Holland on keyboards, and playing on their much-loved album “East Side Sto…

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What the End of the Chevron Deference Means for Hoteliers 24:40

1M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode, attorney Randy Coffey of Fisher Phillips explains the recent U.S. Supreme Court case that overturned the 1984 Chevron case and how that will affect the federal rules that hotel companies must follow.By Hotel News Now

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“The Simpsons” Special w/ Bill Oakley (Writer/Showrunner) 51:02

1M ago51:02

51:02

Bill Oakley, along with his best friend and writing partner Josh Weinstein, wrote various episodes of The Simpsons during it’s glory days including “Marge Gets A Job”, “Bart vs Australia”, and the legendary 2-part season-straddling “Who Shot Mr Burns”, and they were appointed executive producers and showrunners for the 7th and 8th seasons of the sh…

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Pair of Miami-Area Hotels Keep Up the Demand Pace During Offseason 14:51

2M ago14:51

14:51

In the second episode of HNN's summer demand series, Jonathan Wikse, complex general manager for the AC Hotel Miami Aventura and Aloft Miami Aventura, talks about how he maintains demand pace at his hotels despite shifts in the events calendar from one year to the next.By Hotel News Now

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How Hotel Performance in the Asia-Pacific Is Stabilizing 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

In a podcast interview, STR's Jesper Palmqvist talks about stronger hotel performance in the Asia-Pacific region in May and how markets can expect to see their metrics stabilize.By Hotel News Now

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HNN Recaps the HITEC and HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conferences 10:20

2M ago10:20

10:20

HNN editors Sean McCracken and Trevor Simpson talk about the top takeaways from HITEC and HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.By Hotel News Now

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Springboard Hospitality CEO on the Potential Across the West Coast, Hawaii 22:23

2M ago22:23

22:23

Springboard Hospitality CEO Ben Rafter joins the HNN podcast to talk about his companies broad growth across the U.S., and how there are signs of hope across their core markets along the West Coast and Hawaii.By Hotel News Now

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5th Anniversary Extravaganza (Dan Wilson, Astrel K, Sheila Lord, & Luke Bligh) 1:24:02

2M ago1:24:02

1:24:02

It’s been five years! Yes, it’s 5th anniversary extravaganza episode of Sending Signals! I’m delighted that Dan Wilson agreed to come back on for a catch-up. He’s one of my favourite ever guests on the show and he didn’t disappoint. We talk about his recent Grammy win, the role of embarrassment in songwriter, as well as the story behind the Semison…

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Aimbridge CEO Outlines What Recent Changes Mean for Company, Hotel Owners 22:01

2M ago22:01

22:01

Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Craig Smith speaks in detail at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference about the company's latest structural and leadership changes.By Hotel News Now

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PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski talks about the hotel industry's staffing crisis 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

PM Hotel Group President and CEO Joseph Bojanowski joins the Hotel News Now podcast to talk about persistent staffing issues across hotels and restaurants, possible solutions through immigration policy, and the importance of strong operations during a period of flattening demand.By Hotel News Now

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Sonesta Execs Embark on New Era of Growth 26:26

2M ago26:26

26:26

Sonesta International Hotels executives Keith Pierce and Brian Quinn join the Hotel News Now podcast to talk about what's next for the hotel brand company after a four-year span of growth and transformation.By Hotel News Now

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Marriott International's Leeny Oberg Shares Hotel Outlook, Teases New Midscale Brand 17:12

2M ago17:12

17:12

Marriott International’s Leeny Oberg joins the HNN podcast from the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference to discuss Marriott’s new Project Mid-T brand and her thoughts on interest rates, development and more.By Hotel News Now

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Summer Demand: What Makes This Year Different for One California Hotel 17:14

3M ago17:14

17:14

In the first episode in a limited series on how summer demand is shaping up for U.S. hoteliers, the general manager of the Hyatt Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course said the that while group pace has slowed with tech markets pulling back, events in Monterey have helped drive transient demand.…

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Pessimism Hits Asia-Pacific Hotels with Jesper Palmqvist 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast to talk about the shift in sentiment across the Asia-Pacific hotel industry, which has not yet seen a downturn in performance.By Hotel News Now

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“Red Dwarf” Special w/ Doug Naylor (Writer) 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

Would you like some toast? Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcast X: @signalspodcastBy Matt Royal

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Unpacking International Travel Expectations with Emmy Hise and Daryl Cronk 31:50

3M ago31:50

31:50

CoStar's Emmy Hise and Tourism Economics' Daryl Cronk join the HNN podcast to talk about the outlook for international travel into the U.S. and how big of an impact it will have this summer.By Hotel News Now

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How Hoteliers Can Manage Overtime Threshold Change, Non-Compete Ban 25:21

4M ago25:21

25:21

In this episode, labor attorney Andria Ryan explains the recent changes to the overtime exemption threshold and banning of non-competes, and why hotel operators need to make plans now.By Hotel News Now

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Isobel Campbell 59:53

3M ago59:53

59:53

Putting last week behind us, this was genuinely one of my favourite conversations I’ve had for the show. Like many, I was first aware of Isobel as member of Scottish indie band Belle and Sebastian. I found her such a compelling figure. She looked like she had stepped out of a French new wave movie. She was a cello player in an indie rock band. And …

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State of the Capital: Why Austin is Still an Enticing Market (with CoStar's Parimal Rohit and Colin Sherman) 31:53

4M ago31:53

31:53

CoStar's Parimal Rohit and Colin Sherman join the Hotel News Now podcast to discuss the slowdown in momentum of the Austin market and why this isn't a concern for the long-term outlook of the city.By Hotel News Now

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Chris Difford (Squeeze) 26:24

4M ago26:24

26:24

Chris Difford is having a very busy year. There’s a new Squeeze album in the works, they are supporting Heart on their forthcoming arena tour, and there’s also the matter of an enormous UK tour in hour of Squeeze’s 50th anniversary. Chris also hosts the podcast “I Never Thought It Would Happen” which is currently on Season 4. Seems like a good time…

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Asian Hotel Performance Growth Strong but Slowing with STR's Jesper Palmqvist 22:52

4M ago22:52

22:52

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the HNN podcast to give the latest on what's going on across the Asia-Pacific hotel industryBy Hotel News Now

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Pacifica CEO Matt Marquis on Experiential Travel, State of Economy 18:04

4M ago18:04

18:04

Hotel News Now Associate Editor Trevor Simpson talks with Pacifica Hotels CEO Matt Marquis at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference about his key takeaways from the conference, group travel and his passion for the NBA.By Hotel News Now

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Hilton Sustainability Expert on ESG Initiatives 24:25

4M ago24:25

24:25

In this podcast episode, Hotel News Now Senior Reporter Dana Miller speaks with Hilton Vice President of Global ESG Jean Garris Hand about what it takes to effectively track and implement sustainability initiatives on property, which in many cases can be cost neutral.By Hotel News Now

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Jade Bird 29:56

4M ago29:56

29:56

Roll up! Roll up! This episode I’m joined from across the Atlantic by singer-songwriter Jade Bird, who has just released a new EP, “Burn The Hard Drive”, which chronicles the breakdown of her relationship and engagement to a former bandmate. It’s the first significant release from Jade since 2021’s very excellent “Different Kinds Of Light” album. W…

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Purchasing Expert Alan Benjamin’s Advice for Hoteliers Amid Renos 26:47

4M ago26:47

26:47

On this episode of the Hotel News Now Podcast network, Benjamin West President and founder Alan Benjamin gives an update on the current supply-chain environment, what hotel owners must consider when embarking on renovations and best practices to overcome challenges.By Hotel News Now

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Chris Green Reflects on Hotel Career Ahead of Retirement 38:08

5M ago38:08

38:08

Hotel News Now Senior Reporter Dana Miller chats with Remington President Chris Green about what’s next for him following his retirement on April 5, the lessons he’s learned throughout his entry-level jobs and role as CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality for 22 years. Plus, Dana has Chris plays game of “guess that phrase.”…

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Hotel Growth in India Could Go From Dream to Reality 25:28

5M ago25:28

25:28

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the Hotel News Now podcast to talk about broad travel trends across the Asia-Pacific region, including increasing interest in India from global hotel brands and why China's domestic travel continues to remain strong.By Hotel News Now

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How Two Hotel Industry Leaders Became Friends for Life 41:18

5M ago41:18

41:18

Hotel News Now Senior Reporter Dana Miller chats with Remington’s Eve Moore and CHMWarnick’s Kristie Dickinson about how the two became friends and learned to lean on each other in both their professional and personal lives, which has ultimately led to the two making better business decisions at their companies.…

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Singer Phillip Ingram on Motown, Movies, & More! 34:40

5M ago34:40

34:40

Phillip Ingram is one of the founding members of Motown band Switch who formed in late 1976, and after a chance encounter, were championed by Jermaine Jackson. Motown chief Berry Gordy heard the band’s tape and signed them to his subsidiary Gordy label. Switch were a a consistent presence on the R’n’B charts in the last 1970s. Switch sort of implod…

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Takeaways from Day 1 of the Hunter Hotel Conference With CoStar's Colin Sherman 3:33

5M ago3:33

3:33

Hotel News Now Editorial Director Stephanie Ricca talks with Colin Sherman, director of hospitality market analytics for Texas and Tennessee, at the Hunter Hotel Conference. The two recap the themes of the first day of the conference, from overall hotelier sentiment to the transactions environment.By Hotel News Now

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Why LA Hotel Investment is Compelling and Scary with Emmy Hise and Jack Witthaus 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

Los Angeles has embedded leisure demand drivers and a laundry list of mega events to drive tourism over the next few years, but increasing regulatory hurdles and labor costs cloud the investment picture for hotels. CoStar's Emmy Hise and Jack Witthaus join the Hotel News Now podcast to unpack all the pros and cons of working in that market going fo…

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The Making of “Past Lives” w/Ben Kahn (Assistant Director) 40:00

5M ago40:00

40:00

It seems like a good time to take a deep dive into Best Picture nominee, and more importantly, my favourite film of 2023, “Past Lives”. This episode I’m joined by the film’s Assistant Director Ben Kahn to discuss his personal impact on the film, creating the remarkable chemistry between the cast, evoking an older digital landscape, and the profound…

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Taylor Swift's Effect on Kansas City Hotel Performance with CoStar's Colin Sherman 9:24

5M ago9:24

9:24

Hotel demand and performance was up significantly year over year on home game weekends in Kansas City, coinciding with Taylor Swift's presence at Chiefs games.By Hotel News Now

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SCP Hotels Moves Beyond Proof of Concept, Ready To Scale 22:25

5M ago22:25

22:25

In this interview, SCP Hotels co-founder and CEO Ken Cruse talks about how his company's growth has prepared it to look at scale and the bigger role that sustainability is playing in hospitality.By Hotel News Now

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Bruce Hornsby 46:06

6M ago46:06

46:06

This Friday, March 1st Bruce Hornsby releases a new album in collaboration with chamber ensemble yMusic. The record is entitled “Deep Sea Vents”. It straddles the line between contemporary songwriting and modern classical, and the album has an aquatic theme with all the songs dealing with the ocean, or at least water in some way. The album is emble…

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Black Hotel History Still Being Written 43:29

6M ago43:29

43:29

In this episode of the Hotel News Now podcast, hospitality historian Calvin Stovall talks about his own history in the hotel industry and his upcoming book featuring Black hotel icons.By Hotel News Now

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STR's Hite Says Steady Hotel Performance Is Good Performance 15:28

6M ago15:28

15:28

In an interview at ALIS, STR's Amanda Hite breaks down the most recent U.S. hotel forecast and why hoteliers should be optimistic even if there's still some economic uncertainty.By Hotel News Now

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AAHOA CEO Talks Choice, Wyndham Deal and New Jersey Hotel Franchise Bill 21:41

6M ago21:41

21:41

AAHOA President and CEO Laura Lee Blake explains hotel owners' worries over a combined Choice-Wyndham hotels company and how that may limit their options.By Hotel News Now

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Everything’s Coming Up Las Vegas: Analysts Discuss City’s Investments 38:06

7M ago38:06

38:06

In this podcast episode, Hotel News Now Senior Reporter Dana Miller speaks with CoStar’s Emmy Hise and Michael Petrivelli about all things Las Vegas, including new investments made in the city, buzz around the upcoming Super Bowl and the rise of group travel around mega-events.By Hotel News Now

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2024 ALIS Recap with CoStar's Emmy Hise 20:20

7M ago20:20

20:20

HNN's Sean McCracken and CoStar's Emmy Hise sit down to talk about their top takeaways from the 2024 Americas Lodging Investment Summit.By Hotel News Now

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