Tuesday's Thanks

In this episode, Brian is joined by Blair Wills, President& CEO of StepStone Hospitality. Based in Providence, RI, StepStone Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company specializing in the operation of full-service, select-service, lifestyle, and independent hotels throughout the United States. Currently managing 35 properties with over 5,000 guestrooms in 16 states, their world-class leadership team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for their owners, guests, and associates. Tune in to hear who Blair Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Arjun Channa, GeneralManager at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. Setalong Mai Khao Beach, the JW Marriott Phuket Resort offers 262 luxurious guestrooms, nine signature restaurants and bars, state of the art meeting facilities and a world class spa. A truly Five Star experience where every detail is designed with care. Tune in to hear who Arjun Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Kristina Unker, Founderand Creative Director at MA’AM Creative. MA'AM is a woman-led branding agency for hospitality clients who deliver indelible experiences to their guests. At MA’AM they are committed to supporting and enabling a more equitable creative industry by evolving and improving their business practices. They believe extraordinary work is a resultof diverse perspectives, social and cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences. Tune in to hear who Kristina Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Ed Walls, Executive VicePresident with the Woodworth Core Group. Based in Atlanta, the Woodworth Core Group has a long history of analyzing both the historical and future performance of the lodging industry. They specialize in providing customized research to a broad array of owners, managers, lenders, and both public and private sector investors, as well as product and service providers to the hospitality industry. Their clients are a broad array of hotel owners, developers, public REITS, private equity firms, major hotel companies, municipalities, universities, and public agencies. Tune in to hear who Ed Thanks for helpinghim along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Ginger Martin, ManagingDirector of the Joule Hotel in Dallas. The Joule is a 160-room neo-gothic landmark in the heart of downtown Dallas, and it is a fully restored, Forbes 4 Star boutique luxury hotel that artfully integrates historic preservation with contemporary design. With an enticing variety of Food & Beverage offerings such as cbd provisions, Sassetta, and the midnight rambler there is no shortage of possibilities for the foodie in you. Tune in to hear who Ginger Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Mark Reichle, CEO of Select Registry. Select Registry sets the gold standard in Craft Lodging - an independent lodging category defined by authentic accommodations, meaningful connection to place and people, and unique experiences, often recommended by knowledgeable innkeepers. They represent a curated portfolio of quality-assured bed and breakfasts, inns, and boutique hotels providing travelers with unique Craft Lodging experiences across North America. Tune in to hear who Mark Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Rob Dellibovi, Owner andCEO of RDB Hospitality Group. RDB Hospitality Group is a collection of travel & hospitality focused service companies and investments. Prior to creating and leading this group, Rob had overseen hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue management strategy for many of the hotel industry’s biggest names. Tune in to hear who Rob Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this the Season 6 opening episode, Brian is joined byDavid Dvorak, Director of Global Events, Guest Services & Amenities for Google. In this role, David leads a global team responsible for Google's global events approach and event production execution, Google's guest services in the Bay Area as well as a diverse set of workplace/hospitality services such as Google's global corporate apartment program, the employee stores and lifestyle perks. Tune in to hear who David Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Lan Elliott, Lan wearsmany hats these days as the Co-Founder and Principal of Acacia Holdings, Co-Host of the popular It’s Personal Stories, a Hospitality Podcast and is an in-demand speaker and moderator for Hospitality trade shows. Tune in to hearwho Lan Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Peter Ricci, Directorof the Hospitality & Tourism Management Programs at Florida Atlantic University. The Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at FAU covers wide-ranging Hospitality & Tourism Management subjects where thestudents learn creative thinking, analytical problem solving, data analysis, writing, and public speaking skills that prepares them for a successful career in the hospitality field. Tune in to hear who Dr. Ricci Thanks for helping himalong the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Matthew Marcial, ChiefExecutive Officer with the Public Relations Society of America or as more easily said the PRSA. The PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Tune in to hear who Matthew Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Joanna Jagger, Founderand President of WORTH Association. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia WORTH Association is a network for Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality. Their mission is to advance women in the industry and help move the dial forequality. WORTH invites women (and men!) from the industry to come together for networking, mentorship, educational and charitable events. Tune in to hear who Joanna Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Gabriel Perez, ChiefOperating Officer of Lodging with The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group owns, operates, and manages restaurants and boutique hotels throughout the country. They have grown into an industry leader in the lifestyle / boutique space. Thoughtfully designed, deeply personal, and always true to their roots, Indigo Road’s restaurants, bars, and hotels invite guests to step into something real, something with soul. Tune in to hear who Gabriel Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Kerry Ranson, President,Operations and Partner with the Raines Company. A multi-faceted company, the hospitality sector started in the early 1980s as a passion of Mark Raines. The son of Rock Raines who owned and operated several truck stops in SouthCarolina, Mark opened his first hotel in 1992, a Super 8 Motel on Highway 52 in Florence, SC. And the company now operates over 50 hotels with more under development. Tune in to hear who Kerry Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode we go all the way to Nairobi, Kenya as Brianis joined by Shamim Ehsani, Co-Founder of the Tribe Hotel Group. Currently with two hotels and several F&B outlets, Shamim also oversees several hospitality related businesses including the 35,000 square foot VMX Fitness facility and acts as Director for the mixed-use Village Market. Tune if to hear who Shamim Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jonathan Gordon, Founderand CEO of The Neighborhood Hotel. Founded by travel enthusiasts who enjoy spaces that inspire, comfort and fuel, the team at The Neighborhood Hotel are fans of transforming old buildings with cool history into well-outfitted apartmentstyle hotels that honor the old while representing the now. I absolutely love this concept, and they have created a well-equipped basecamp for the explorer and a sanctuary for the traveler who needs to recharge, reset or just chill. Tune it hear who Jonathan Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Nina Kleaveland, Founderand CEO of Lanyard. From beds to houses, Lanyard has your corporate housing needs covered. With their vast network of housing partners, they offer creative end-to-end solutions catered to your needs. In addition to leading the team atLanyard, Nina is also the founder of Female Founders in Hospitality. A global network of inspiring women who are building companies in the travel and hospitality industry. Female Founders of Hospitality provides a platform toshare best practices, access resources and advance the next generation of founders who will change the travel and hospitality landscape. Tune in to hear who Nina Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jim Darter, Presidentand CEO of Sandpiper Hospitality. Launched in 2012, Sandpiper Hospitality started with just four properties and then they systematically developed the management capabilities necessary to achieve their vision of becoming thepremier manager of midscale and economy extended-stay hotels. Today, with over 70 properties, they have established themselves as a leading management company in this segment and are well-positioned for growth into broader areas of hospitality. Tune in to hear who Jim Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Bill Carpenter. Theauthor of the book, Awakening of the Genie Within, Bill’s journey has taken him from the southern shores of England to the west coast of Canada and the world beyond as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Then a corporate career followed with the likes of Bechtel which again sent him around the globe until he returned to settle in Vancouver. Tune in to hear who Bill Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Mark Erickson, Provost-Retired of the Culinary Institute of America. Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America has a rich and long tradition of offering the highest quality culinary education possible with over 55,000 alumni from all over the globe. Tune in to hear who Mark Thanks for helping him along the way.