EPISODE 112: "How a Vision Became a Destination"

EPISODE 112: "How a Vision Became a Destination"

Update: 2025-11-20
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In this episode, host Edward Leos sits down with Laura Penney, CEO of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about leadership, culture, community, and the remarkable evolution of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most unique destinations.

Laura shares:
✨ The story of opening the resort’s doors in 1993
✨ How tribal values & heritage shape every aspect of the property
✨ What makes the Coeur d’Alene experience truly unforgettable
✨ The power of people-first leadership in hospitality
✨ Her journey as a CEO in the gaming & resort industry

If you’re passionate about travel, hospitality, business leadership, or culturally driven destinations, this episode delivers insight and heart at every turn.

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EPISODE 112: "How a Vision Became a Destination"

EPISODE 112: "How a Vision Became a Destination"

Edward Leos, publisher, The Hotel Guide