Episodes
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A HOTEL PODCAST visits Life House, Palm Springs for an interview with Stephany Wilder, Director of Sales and Marketing at Life House.
Wilder speaks on the Palm Springs hotel's diverse design influences, ranging from Desert Migration to Japanese minimalism and more. The Director of Sales and Marketing also outlines the hotel's connection to the local community and details Life House, Palm Springs' Coachella Music Festival-adjacent programming.
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In the second of two episodes showcasing The LINE LA, Jennie Wright, Brand Experience Manager at The LINE & Saguaro, checks into A HOTEL PODCAST to share insights into the hotel's numerous innovative event spaces, including Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Break Room 86, in addition to detailing how The LINE LA collaborated with other LINE properties for the hotel's recent 10 year anniversary and more.
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In the first of two episodes showcasing The LINE LA, Stefan Merriweather, Head of Creative at The LINE, The Ned (US), & Saguaro, visits A HOTEL PODCAST to speak on the The LINE LA's recent 10 year anniversary, the hotel's collaborations with talent like Koreatown Run Club, Shepard Fairey, and more, and the crucial role LA's Koreatown community plays in the hotel's programming and partnerships.
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Kristin Moller, Senior Vice President at J/PR, checks in on A HOTEL PODCAST.
Moller speaks on J/PR's impressive record of developing client relationships that last for five years or longer, details successful agency-client campaign activations, and shares her expert hotel and travel recommendations.
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Brandon Berkson, founder at Hotels Above Par, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST.
Berkson recalls the social media origins of Hotels Above Par, starting as an Instagram account and developing into an ever-expanding website and newsletter focused on travel and hospitality. The founder also speaks on the team that brings the hotel features to life and shares his favorite travel destination.
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A HOTEL PODCAST visits Manhattan's Theater District to talk with David Lopez, Managing Director and Project Management at the CIVILIAN hotel.
Lopez speaks on the theatrical touchpoints found throughout the hotel, including the Olio Collection of theatrical memorabilia found in the Blue Room lounge. Lopez also details Jason Pomeranc (SIXTY HOTELS) and David Rockwell's (Rockwell Group) visions for the hotel, and more.
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Caroline McKay, Founder at boutique creative studio Caro, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST.
The publicity specialist shares the story of launching Caro after years at doing PR in the agency and hotel worlds. McKay also speaks on Caro's work for notable hospitality clients like Casa Hormiga, Equinox Hotels, and the Starlite Motel, and reveals how the philosophy of quality over quantity informs her client work and agency operations.
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A HOTEL PODCAST visits Manhattan's Gild Hall, where General Manager Marshneil Bharadwaj and Director of Sales & Marketing Sang Choi share insights into the upscale Financial District hotel.
Bharadwaj and Choi speak on the hotel's design work by Jim_Walrod and photography throughout the property by Slim Aarons. Bharadwaj and Choi also detail how the Gild Hall experience is intended to give visitors a home away from home during their stay.
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Practice Hospitality Partner and Vice President of Brand + Development Kate Buska guests on A HOTEL PODCAST to share insights into the hospitality firm's individualized approach to hotel management.
Buska also speaks on two standout properties from the agency's portfolio, Flagstaff, AZ retro roadside destination Americana Motor Hotel and Oregon coastal escape The Drifthaven at Gearhart.
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A HOTEL PODCAST host Jaime Black checks in with Brent Hall, Director Of Sales & Marketing at The Alexander, about the hotel's extensive art collection that extends throughout the property.
Hall shares insights about a number of The Alexander's most prominent installations, including flying birds made out of vinyl records found in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Director Of Sales & Marketing also details the hotel's beehive-based sustainability efforts and shares his picks for a first time visit to Indianapolis.
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A HOTEL PODCAST visits The LaSalle Chicago to connect with hotel GM Stefan Gruvberger.
The General Manager speaks on the hotel's mission to provide time as a luxury to its guests. Gruvberger also details The LaSalle's wellness-focused offerings like yoga and meditation, as well as Grill On 21's sustainability efforts across their menu. Finally, the GM credits the hotel team for the property's designation as CS Magazine's Best New Hotel in 2023.
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A HOTEL PODCAST connects with Dr. Vanja Bogicevic, Clinical Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing at NYU's Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.
Dr. Bogicevic speaks on the mission of the Tisch Center of Hospitality, and how the division of NYU's School of Professional Studies utilizes emerging tech, professional mentors, and entrepreneurial projects to educate the next generation of hospitality industry leaders.
She also delves into her role heading up the Hospitality Innovation Hub Experiential Learning Lab (HI Hub Lab), an academic facility that provides students with opportunities to connect with thought leaders from the hospitality industry, and more.
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A HOTEL PODCAST visits Short Stories Hotel in West Hollywood, CA, where Leo Grifka, Owner and CEO at real estate development company Grifka Group, gives Jaime Black the story behind the boutique property.
Grifka tells the story of developing and opening Short Stories Hotel at the former site of the Farmer's Daughter Hotel. The hotelier also details why a personalized hospitality experience for all guests is a priority for Short Stories in an age of ever-increasing automation.
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Jeremy Selman, Principal at asset management companyHN Capital Partners, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST.
Selman details the history behind LA's Hotel Per La, including the building's earliest days as the Bank of Italy and then the Bank of America a century ago. The hotelier also shares how 649 S Olive St pivoted from NoMad Los Angeles to its current Hotel Per La identity, and reveals his ambition for the property to be the hotel of Downtown Los Angeles.
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In one of two interviews recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group Senior Interior Design Manager Jessica Alexander tells A HOTEL PODCAST about the design firm's work on the luxury Chicago property, and how it was a return given the agency's history with the property. Alexander details renovation efforts ranging from the hotel's rooms and suites to the F&B offerings like the new Peacock Lounge and the return of beloved Gold Coast institution Bernard’s,
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In one of two interviews recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Catie Walsh, Director of Sales & Marketing at the hotel, speaks about the recent renovations to the hotel, done by KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group. Walsh also shares how the hotel's courtyard is like a private escape from the city, and details how the Waldorf Astoria Chicago celebrates the holidays.
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A HOTEL PODCAST travels to West Hollywood for the rockstar experience at Hotel Ziggy.
Hotel manager Chance Reno speaks on the influence of the legendary Sunset Strip on the hotel, from the decor of lobby and guest rooms to the hotel hosting live performances with emerging artists to providing guests with guitars and other instruments they can play while on property.
Reno also reveals how his previous experience with the Four Seasons impacts his approach to professional hospitality in the present while also emphasizing individuality among the Hotel Ziggy staff.
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In an interview recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Stefanie Hajer, Creative Brand Director, Interiors at KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group, talks to A HOTEL PODCAST about a number of the firm's hospitality projects.
Hajer delves into the stories behind branding for projects like Detroit Foundation Hotel and the forthcoming Louisville Tribute Marriott, as well as restaurant concepts Basan, Revel Steak, and Kindling.
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In the second of two interviews recorded at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Alexandra LaLoggia, Director of Sales & Marketing at the hotel, checks in with A HOTEL PODCAST to talk about the past, present, and future of the InterContinental.
LaLoggia shares insights into the storied history of the property at 505 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. From the building's prohibition-era time as the Medinah Athletic Club to the regal junior-size Olympic pool to the time capsule still embedded in the hotel's exterior today. She also speaks on how the hotel's history informs both the recent renovations by KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group and the guest experience in the present.
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In the first of two interviews recorded at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Sara Talleux, Associate Principal @ KTGYSimeone Deary Design Group, talks to A HOTEL PODCAST about the agency's recent renovation work on the InterContinental.
Talleux speaks on incorporating a "Mediterranean Melange" into the hotel's design work, drawing on a mix of Moorish, Greek, Turkish, Persian, and Celtic influences in the renovation. She also speaks on KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group’s work with other hotel properties, including the Thompson Austin Hotel,The St. Regis Chicago, and Crossroads Hotel in Kansas City, MO.
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