'Your Boutique Hotel NEEDS to be doing this to succeed' - Ex-Hotel Franchise Salesman Shares the Secrets to the Hospitality Industry

Radical Hospitality Show

Today, we're joined by Chris Kilcullen to talk about his story in the hospitality industry, capitalizing on experiential travel, and how you can beat the big-name hotel brands.
Christopher Kilcullen is an industry veteran with 30 years of experience in the hospitality business. Chris has spent time on both sides of the transaction, as SVP of Acquisitions for a REIT he completed over $160 million in transactions for its shareholders following a distinguished career as VP of Development for a major hospitality franchise company completing more than 250 transactions. Chris has built a trusted reputation by understanding the needs of his clients and looking for ways to move difficult transactions to a successful end for all parties involved.
When not working, Chris serves as Co-Founder of a non-profit food truck called Kitchen One for One, serving the homeless and impoverished in the Denver community. Mr Kilcullen is married to his amazing wife, Tyra of 25 years with two children and enjoy cooking with friends and all the joys of life in the Colorado Rockies.
00:00 - Intro
02:48 - Starting A Nightclub Out of College
7:01 - From Selling Suit to Selling Franchises
12:40 - The Rise and Franchises and Online Booking
17:24 - The Rise of Experiential Travel
23:30 - The SECRET To Beating the Big Name Brands
27:07 - Chris' Free Food Truck Serving the Homeless
34:04 - Excellence Will Always Succeed
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