It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast

By David Kong, Dorothy Dowling, Rachel Humphrey, Lan Elliott

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At It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast, we believe that leadership is shaped as much by setbacks and self-doubt as by achievements and accolades. That’s why we go beyond titles and résumés to uncover the personal journeys of hospitality leaders—the moments of vulnerability, resilience, and courage that define true success. 


Since 2022, our mission has been to empower the next generation of leaders by sharing unfiltered stories of growth from across the industry. With more than 250 interviews and counting, we’ve built a library of candid conversations that reveal not only strategies for professional advancement, but also lessons in authenticity, balance, and perseverance. 

Recognized each year by the International Hospitality Institute as a top hospitality podcast, It’s Personal Stories continues to inspire dreamers and doers to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and pursue their goals with confidence. Learn more and watch the Interviews at www.ItsPersonalStories.com and Follow Us here on LinkedIn.

Episode Date
Robert Mandelbaum, Hotel Researcher and Consultant, interviewed by Lan Elliott
May 14, 2026
Colin Macdonald, Managing Director & SVP, US & Canada Operations, IHG Hotels & Resorts
May 06, 2026
Duane Overgaard, Divisional CEO, Derbysoft interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
May 04, 2026
Chris Hemmeter, Co-Founder & MD, Thayer Investment Partners, interviewed by David Kong
May 02, 2026
Adi Bhoopathy, Managing Principal & Head of Capital Markets, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 22, 2026
Andrew Rubinacci, Chief Commercial Officer, FLYR Hospitality, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Apr 14, 2026
Dr. Leonard Jackson, Program Director, Leven School of Hospitality, Kennesaw State University, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 14, 2026
Harmeet Mann, CEO, Mehr Consultancy, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 09, 2026
Jeff Weinstein, Former Editor in Chief, Hotel Investment Today, interviewed by David Kong
Mar 25, 2026
Tina Patel, Chief Financial Officer, Promise Hotels, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 19, 2026
Kaushik Vardharajan, Director, Real Estate Programs, Boston University, School of Hospitality Administration
Mar 16, 2026
Andy Kauffman, Chief Commercial Officer - US & Canada, Marriott International int. by Dorothy Dowling
Mar 09, 2026
Keith Pierce, Co-CEO, Sonesta International Hotels, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 06, 2026
Chef Franck Desplechin, Author and CEO & Founder, Incrementum, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 05, 2026
Laura Smith, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Partnerships, Hertz Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Feb 21, 2026
Liz Dahlager, Chief Operating Officer & Partner, Mereté Hotel Management, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Feb 08, 2026
Calvin Stovall, CEO, Iconic Presentations, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 04, 2026
Suzanne Bagnera, Director of Executive Education, Florida International University, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 04, 2026
Michelle Russo, Founder & CEO, hotelAVE, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jan 29, 2026
Myra Biblowit, Board Director, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jan 24, 2026
Anne Larcade, CEO, Sequel Hotel and Resorts Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jan 23, 2026
Nelson Knight, President, Real Estate and Investments, Apple Hospitality REIT, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jan 05, 2026
Miriam Torres, Co-Owner, Parker-Torres Design Inc., interviewed by Lan Elliott
Dec 14, 2025
Monika Moser, Founder & Director, Monika Moser Consulting, Interviewed by David Kong
Dec 13, 2025
Georgine Muntz, CEO, Visual Matrix, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Dec 11, 2025
Allison Handy, Chief Commercial Officer, Aimbridge, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Dec 11, 2025
Monique Lee, Group Vice President, Sales, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Nov 23, 2025
David Mililli, Founder & Host, Modern Hotelier Podcast, interviewed by David Kong
Nov 20, 2025
Nancy Mendelson, Founder CEO, NEM Global LLC | Co-Founder, hertelier, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 18, 2025
Josiah Mackenzie, Head of Marketing, Actabl, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 12, 2025
Roger Hill, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of The Gettys Group and Ridgeline Development Partners, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Nov 12, 2025
Betsy O'Rourke, Commercial Advisor, former Chief Commercial Officer, Xanterra Travel Collection interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Nov 10, 2025
Brad Rahinsky, Chairman, Hotel Equities, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Oct 22, 2025
Sarah Dandashy, Ask A Concierge, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Oct 13, 2025
Rafat Ali, CEO & Founder, Skift, interviewed by David Kong
Oct 12, 2025
Brian Proctor, Founder, Leeds Hospitality Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Oct 08, 2025
Baron Ah Moo, Senior Vice President of Asset Management, IndoChina Kajima, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Oct 05, 2025
Leora Halpern Lanz, Associate Professor of the Practice, Boston University, School of Hospitality Administration
Sep 24, 2025
Jan Freitag, National Director, Hospitality Analytics, CoStar Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Sep 12, 2025
Rod Clough, President, HVS interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Sep 09, 2025
Jacob Messina, CEO, Stayntouch, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Sep 02, 2025
Carolyne Doyon, President & CEO, Club Med N. America and Caribbean, interviewed by David Kong
Aug 20, 2025
Petra Deuter, Global Board Director & Interim CEO, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Aug 15, 2025
Brian Hicks, CEO HSMAI interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Aug 11, 2025
Tedd Evers, Global Partner Leader, Travel and Hospitality AWS interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Aug 01, 2025
David Mansbach, Managing Partner, Global Hospitality & Leisure, DHR Global interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jul 27, 2025
Heather Carnes, Director and Founder, Carnes Agency Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jul 18, 2025
John Paul Nichols, CEO & President, Club Quarters interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jun 11, 2025
Lukasz Dabrowski, Senior Vice President, Global Supplier Relations, HRS Group interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
May 21, 2025
Donte Johnson, Author, The Hospitality Impact Handbook, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 29, 2025
Peter Ricci, Director of Hospitality & Tourism Management, interviewed by David Kong
Apr 26, 2025
Craig Sullivan, Founder & President, [CLIC] Media interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 24, 2025
Liam Brown, Former Group President, US & Canada, Marriott International, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 22, 2025
Dr. David Corsun, Director, Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management, University of Denver
Apr 19, 2025
Roland Elter, CCO and MD S&M, Maritim Hotelgesellschaft mbH, interviewed by David Kong
Apr 15, 2025
Ryan Mann, Partner at McKinsey & Company, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Apr 14, 2025
Daniel C. Peek, President, Americas, JLL Hotels & Hospitality, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 13, 2025
Scott Berman, Hospitality & Leisure Expert, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 09, 2025
Greg Schulze, Chief Commercial Officer, Expedia Group interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Apr 05, 2025
Abhijit Patel, VP, Revenue Management & Commercial Strategy, Choice Hotels interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Mar 27, 2025
Wendy Blissett, Senior Vice President, HREC Investment Advisors, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 18, 2025
Matt Clyde, President & Chief Strategist, Ideas Collide, interviewed by David Kong
Mar 17, 2025
Cesar Wurm, SVP, Member Strategy & Development, Associated Luxury Hotels International
Mar 07, 2025
Mehul Patel, Managing Partner, NewCrestImage, interviewed by David Kong
Mar 02, 2025
Mike Gamble, Chairman & CEO, SearchWide Global interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Feb 27, 2025
William Ferguson, Founder & Chairman, Ferguson Partners, interviewed by David Kong
Feb 20, 2025
Amy Vaxman, Former Vice President, Questex, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 20, 2025
Eric Jacobs, Global Growth Officer, Aimbridge Hospitality interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 17, 2025
Rita J. Varga, CEO, RaizUp, Interviewed by Lan Elliott & Rachel Humphrey
Feb 12, 2025
Sasha Day, President & CEO, Aramark Destinations interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Feb 06, 2025
Anil Aggarwal CEO Milestone Inc interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jan 28, 2025
Carl Winston, Founding Director,  Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at San Diego State University, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jan 20, 2025
Dean Kate Walsh, Cornell University Nolan School of Hotel Administration, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 13, 2025
Mark Keiser, President, Development, Viceroy Hotel Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Dec 23, 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Preferred Hotels & Resorts interviewed by D_ Dowling
Dec 18, 2024
Stacey Barber, VP of Travel, AAA National interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Dec 12, 2024
David McCaslin, Partner, CapStar Advisors, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Dec 06, 2024
Dr. Kelly McGuire, Chief Commercial Officer, Kasa, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Nov 20, 2024
Bashar Wali, Founder and CEO, This Assembly and Practice Hospitality, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 19, 2024
David Eisen, VP and Editor-in-Chief, HOTELS Magazine, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 12, 2024
Hoda Tahoun, CEO & Founder, Maram Global, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Nov 01, 2024
Naureen Ahmed, Founder, Inspiring Women in Hospitality interviewed by Lan Elliott
Oct 29, 2024
Dina Belon, President, Staypineapple Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Oct 21, 2024
Hannah Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Eleven Software interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Oct 21, 2024
Dr. Michael Cheng, Dean and Professor, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Management, FIU
Oct 19, 2024
Amit Sripathi, Chief Financial Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Oct 18, 2024
Zack Gharib, President, Red Roof Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Sep 20, 2024
Brian Barker, Executive Director, Alliance for Hospitality Equity and Diversity (AHEAD), interviewed by Lan Elliott
Sep 10, 2024
Susan Barry, President & Queen Bee, Hive Marketing, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Sep 04, 2024
Jim Burba, Co-Founder, Burba Hayes LLC, Burba Hotel Network (BHN), interviewed by David Kong
Aug 21, 2024
Zach Demuth, Head of Strategic Growth & Asset Management, Eight Form Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Aug 19, 2024
Heather Balsley, Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Aug 09, 2024
Jolyon Bulley, CEO, Americas & Group Transformation Lead, Luxury & Lifestyle, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Aug 07, 2024
Sima Patel, CEO, Ridgemont Hospitality interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Aug 03, 2024
Aik Hong Tan, Chief Investment Officer, Hotel Equities & Founding Principal, Greenwood Hospitality Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Aug 01, 2024
Delphine Millot, SVP for Advocacy and Sustainability, GBTA interviewed by D Dowling
Jul 30, 2024
Jonathon S. Zink, Chief Operating Officer, Hotel Investment Group, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jul 22, 2024
Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer, My Place Hotels of America, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jul 17, 2024
Evan Frazier, President & CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI), interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jul 15, 2024
Antonia Sisti, President & Executive Producer, GO Productions
Jul 09, 2024
Donna Quadri-Felitti, Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University, School of Hospitality Management, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jul 08, 2024
Lynn Mohrfeld, President & CEO, California Hotel & Lodging Association interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jun 10, 2024
Rachel Vandenberg, Founder, The Travel Leader interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jun 10, 2024
Gissell Moronta, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing, Atrium Hospitality interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jun 05, 2024
Kimberly Twiggs, Associate VP of Market Development, DIRECTV, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
May 29, 2024
Alicia Evanko-Lewis, EVP Events, Northstar Travel Group Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
May 21, 2024
Caroline Strachan, CEO, Festive Road interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
May 13, 2024
Michele Allen, Chief Financial Officer, Jersey Mike's Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
May 03, 2024
John Fareed, Global Chairman, Horwath HTL, Interviewed by David Kong
Apr 26, 2024
Jay Shah, Executive Chairman, Hersha Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 16, 2024
Fran Brasseux, Former CEO, ICHRIE interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Apr 11, 2024
Jacqueline Gifford, Editor-in-Chief, Travel & Leisure Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 05, 2024
Chirag Shah, General Counsel & EVP, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, AHLA Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 03, 2024
Brian Leon, CEO of Choice Hotels Canada interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Apr 03, 2024
Azim Saju, CEO, ARK Holdings Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 29, 2024
Dawn Gallagher, President, Crescent Hotels & Resorts interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Mar 28, 2024
David Kong, Closing Keynote of HSMAI Intercollegiate Global Conference
Mar 27, 2024
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by David Kong
Mar 25, 2024
Michelle Jensen Session, Co-Founder, Aquarius Hospitality Solutions, Interviewed by David Kong
Mar 21, 2024
Miraj Patel, President, Wayside Investment Group & 2024-25 AAHOA Chair, Interviewed by David Kong
Mar 20, 2024
Julie Arrowsmith, Former President & CEO, G6 Hospitality, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 11, 2024
Joel Eisemann, Senior Advisor, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 09, 2024
Heena Patel, SVP of Rental Operations, Digital Marketing & Commerce, Travel & Leisure Interviewed by David Kong
Mar 02, 2024
Kristie Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer, Loews Hotels & Co interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Feb 29, 2024
Traci Mercer, Chief Commercial Officer, Priceline interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Feb 26, 2024
Eva Wassermann, Senior Managing Director, GEM Realty Capital, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Feb 14, 2024
Steve Allmen, EVP Strategy and Partnerships, CAA National interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jan 29, 2024
Greg Aden, Owner & Founder, Aden Leadership Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jan 26, 2024
Flo Lugli, Founder & Principal, Navesink Advisory Group interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jan 25, 2024
Amanda Voss VP of Sales Bellagio interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jan 22, 2024
Matt Fry, Former Senior VP, Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jan 19, 2024
Mike Leven Interviewed by David Kong and Rachel Humphrey
Jan 13, 2024
Steve Palmer, Founder, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jan 12, 2024
Stuart Greif, Executive VP, Forbes Travel Guide interviewed by David Kong
Jan 11, 2024
Winnie Ho, VP Digital and Technology Solutions, MGM in Macau, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 11, 2024
Lori Kiel, SVP of Revenue Management, Pyramid Global Hospitality, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Dec 28, 2023
Karim Abouelnaga, Founder & CEO, PRACTICE Benefit Corp., interviewed by Lan Elliott
Dec 25, 2023
Ross Bierkan, Founder & Principal, Wellfleet Equity, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Dec 16, 2023
Bart Berkey, TEDx Motivational Speaker, interviewed by David Kong
Dec 14, 2023
Greg Juceam, President & CEO, Extended Stay America interviewed by David Kong
Dec 13, 2023
Mario Hardy, Managing Director, MAP2 Ventures, interviewed by David Kong
Dec 12, 2023
Phil Hugh, Chief Development Officer, Sonesta International Hotels, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Dec 08, 2023
Lovell Casiero, Former SVP Commercial Strategies, PM Hotel Group interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Dec 05, 2023
Jim McPartlin, Leadership Coach, All Good People Corp, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Dec 01, 2023
Susie Grynol, Market Vice President, Marriott International, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Nov 30, 2023
Kelly Kuhn, Non-Executive Director & Special Advisor interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Nov 29, 2023
Aly El-Bassuni, Head of Managed Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 28, 2023
DEI Advisors Thanksgiving Message
Nov 21, 2023
Thom Geshay, CEO & President, Davidson Hospitality Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Nov 14, 2023
Matt Campbell, COO, My Place Hotels Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 10, 2023
Sean Mahoney, Former EVP & Chief Financial Officer, RLJ Lodging Trust, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Nov 09, 2023
Jenn Clark Fugolo, Vice President, Industry & Stakeholder Engagement, AHLA Foundation Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 07, 2023
Ama Romaine, General Counsel, Progress Residential, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 06, 2023
Janis Cannon, Hospitality Industry Senior Executive, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Nov 06, 2023
Lani Kane-Hanan, CEO, ONE (Open Network Exchange), interviewed by Lan Elliott
Oct 25, 2023
Lauri Reishus, President & CEO at Airlines Reporting Corporation(ARC) interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Oct 23, 2023
Artur Gerber, Managing Director, TUI Blue, interviewed by David Kong
Oct 17, 2023
Agnelo Fernandes, CEO, Cote Family Companies interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Oct 02, 2023
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Former SVP Design Group, Emerald & Former Editor in Chief, Hospitality Design
Sep 30, 2023
Mercedes Blanco, Vice President, Enterprise Growth, Lighthouse, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Sep 29, 2023
Dave Hilfman, Board Member and Board Advisor interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Sep 27, 2023
Dr. Richie Karaburun, NYU, Associate Professor & Director, Tisch Center, Hospitality HI HUB Incubator Program Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Sep 25, 2023
Sarah Dinger, EVP Franchise Operations, My Place Hotels Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Sep 14, 2023
Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman, Banyan Tree Holdings, Interviewed by David Kong
Sep 14, 2023
Mary Li, Founder and CEO, Atlas, interviewed by David Kong
Sep 13, 2023
Janine Williams, Chief Marketing Officer, Quantipath, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Sep 11, 2023
Katherine Lugar, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Hilton, Interviewed by David Kong
Sep 09, 2023
Ted Teng, Former President & CEO, The Leading Hotels of the World, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Sep 07, 2023
Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluwole, Dept. Chair, Hospitality & Tourism Management, University of Maryland
Aug 30, 2023
Nina Kleaveland, Co-Founder & CEO, Lanyard and Founder, Female Founders in Hospitality
Aug 29, 2023
Harry Javer, Founder & President, The Lodging Conference Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Aug 16, 2023
Noreen Henry, Chief Revenue Officer, Aven Hospitality, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Aug 11, 2023
Tim Hentschel, Co-Founder & CEO, HotelPlanner, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Aug 07, 2023
Lou Zameryka, Global Head - Hotel Enterprise and Connectivity Partnerships, Airbnb, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Aug 07, 2023
Robert Sullivan, President & Chief Commercial Officer, NorthStar Travel Group, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Aug 07, 2023
Steven Shapiro, Director, Hospitality & Tourism Law Program, American University, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Aug 04, 2023
Jyoti Sarolia, President & CEO, Ellis Hospitality Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Aug 04, 2023
Matt Hostetler, Chief Development Officer, Red Roof Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jul 26, 2023
Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Travel interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jul 25, 2023
Patricia Huska, Chief People Officer, AMEX GBT, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jul 20, 2023
DeShaun Wise Porter, Vice President, Strategic Pathways and Recognition, Hilton interviewed
Jul 16, 2023
Carla Murray, Former President, U.S. Western Region, Full Service MxM, Marriott Int'l, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jul 16, 2023
Paula Twidale, Former Senior Vice President of Travel, AAA, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Jun 29, 2023
Ernest Lee, Chief Commercial Officer, EOS Hospitality, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jun 29, 2023
Dan Lesser, Co-Founder, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jun 29, 2023
Alexandra Jaritz, SVP, Global Category Head, All Suites & Focused Service Brands, Hilton, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jun 20, 2023
Frank Nardozza, Chairman & CEO, REH Capital Partners interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jun 17, 2023
Raini Hamdi, Awarding Winning Journalist, Interviewed by David Kong
Jun 17, 2023
Rajiv Trivedi, Managing Principal, TST Capital, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jun 15, 2023
Ryan Rivett, Co-Founder, President & CEO, My Place Hotels, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jun 15, 2023
Nimesh Patel, General Counsel - Americas, IHG, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
May 31, 2023
Jay Caiafa, Chief Executive Officer, Authority Brands, interviewed by Lan Elliott
May 26, 2023
Noah Silverman, Global Development Officer, US & Canada, Marriott International interviewed by Lan Elliott
May 26, 2023
Alexi Khajavi, President, Hospitality, Travel & Wellness, Questex, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
May 22, 2023
Anthony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International, interviewed by David Kong
May 22, 2023
API Month Msg
May 22, 2023
Anthony Melchiorri, President, Argeo Hospitality, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
May 21, 2023
Alison Harrigan, Sector Leader, Travel Hospitality & Leisure, Korn Ferry, interviewed by Lan Elliott
May 19, 2023
Suzanne Neufang, CEO, Global Business Travel Association, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
May 18, 2023
Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO, AHLA, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
May 09, 2023
LIU XinXin, President of H World Hotel Group, Ltd. Interviewed by David Kong
May 09, 2023
Nelson Boyce, Managing Director, Travel, Google Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
May 08, 2023
Rupesh Patel, Award Winning Hotel Owner, Investor and Industry Advocate
Apr 30, 2023
Nicolas Graff, Associate Dean, Tisch Center for Hospitality, New York University interviewed by David Kong
Apr 30, 2023
Rob Palleschi, CEO, American Campus Communities, interviewed by David Kong
Apr 30, 2023
Sylvia Douglin, Founder, Refined Training & Consulting
Apr 30, 2023
Clara Carter, Founder of Multi-Cultural Convention Services Network
Apr 29, 2023
Craig Bond, SVP, Head of Operations, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, interviewed by David Kong
Apr 27, 2023
Dr. Jeffrey O, CEO, St. Justine Hotels, and President, International Hospitality Institute, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 22, 2023
Michael Evans, President, Marcus Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 20, 2023
Jeff Higley, President, Hotel Investment Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 20, 2023
Glenn Haussman, Host, No Vacancy Podcast, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 20, 2023
Jagruti Panwala, AAHOA 2019 Chair & CEO, Wealth Protection Strategies, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 20, 2023
Cindy Estis Green, CEO & Co-Founder, Kalibri Labs interviewd by Lan Elliott, DEI Advisors
Apr 20, 2023
Jin Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Acrophyte Hospitality Trust interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 19, 2023
Jonathan Tisch, Executive Chairman, Loews Hotels & Company, interviewed by David Kong
Apr 17, 2023
Heather Turner, CEO & Co-founder, Tamarack Capital Partners, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Apr 17, 2023
Tiffany Cooper, Head of Development, Americas, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Apr 17, 2023
Stephanie Ricca, Editorial Director, Hotel News Now interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 16, 2023
Mary Beth Cutshall, Chief Growth Officer, Vision Hospitality Group, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Apr 08, 2023
Brian King, Former President - Caribbean & Latin America, Marriott International, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Apr 05, 2023
Anu Saxena, President and Global Head, Hilton Supply Management interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 26, 2023
Chip Conley, Founder, Modern Elder Academy interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 25, 2023
Peggy Berg, (Retired) Founder, Castell Project interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 25, 2023
Melissa Maher, CEO & Founder, Pinnacle Enterprises Group, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 25, 2023
Dr. Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor, Hong Kong Polytec University interviewed by David Kong
Mar 23, 2023
Abby Murtagh, Area Vice President, Hilton, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 20, 2023
Amy Jakubowski, Principal & Managing Director, Pierre-Yves Rochon
Mar 20, 2023
Dr. Michelle Russen, Cal State San Bernardino & Dr. Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, FIU
Mar 20, 2023
Ashli Johnson, Founder, Hospitality Hued
Mar 18, 2023
Juliette Boone, Managing Director and Co-Founder, AETHOS Consulting Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 18, 2023
Fran Kiradjian, Founder & CEO of BLLA, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 18, 2023
Krissy Gathright Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 18, 2023
Julienne Smith, Head of Americas Growth, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 16, 2023
Dr. Lalia Rach, Founder Rach Enterprises, interviewed by David Kong
Mar 16, 2023
Terri Haack, Managing Director, Wild Dunes Resort, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 16, 2023
Sloan Dean, CEO Emeritus, Remington Hotels interviewed by David Kong
Mar 16, 2023
Pat Pacious, President & CEO, Choice Hotels International, interviewed by David Kong
Mar 16, 2023
Kevin Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer, Hilton, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 16, 2023
Tina Burnett, Former Chief Development Officer, G6 Hospitality Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 16, 2023
Dorraine Lallani, Board Member, Red Roof Inns, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 16, 2023
Malaika Myers, Former Chief Human Resources Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 16, 2023
Renie Cavallari, Amazon Bestseller Author and Accomplished Entrepreneur, interviewed by David Kong (Part 2)
Mar 09, 2023
Renie Cavallari, Amazon Bestseller Author and Accomplished Entrepreneur, interviewed by David Kong (Part 1)
Mar 09, 2023
Ted Zhang, Founder and CEO of DerbySoft, interviewed by David Kong
Mar 09, 2023
John Murray, Former President & CEO, Sonesta International Hotels, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 08, 2023
Greg Kennealey, CEO, Peregrine Hospitality, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 08, 2023
DEI Advisors & Marriott International Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with Rachel Humphrey & Karen Finberg
Mar 07, 2023
Dr. Donte Vaughn, Founder & President, Lightpoint Advisors LLC, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 07, 2023
Lynette Montoya, CEO, Latino Hotel Association, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 07, 2023
Tori Emerson Barnes, Executive Director, Great American Road Trip, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 07, 2023
Kevin Carey, President & CEO, AHLA Foundation, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 07, 2023
Suzanne Mellen, Senior Managing Director, HVS interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mar 07, 2023
Tom Bardenett, COO and EVP of RLJ Lodging Trust and Chair, AHLA Foundation, Interviewed by Rachel Hu
Mar 07, 2023
Clayton Reid, Former Executive Chairman, Retired CEO, MMGY Global, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Mar 05, 2023
Chip Ohlsson, Chief Development Officer, Planet Fitness, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 03, 2023
Anna Blue, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Moss Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Mar 03, 2023
Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, interviewed by David Kong
Feb 27, 2023
Tracy Prigmore, Founder, TLTsolutions & She Has a Deal interviewed by Lan Elliott
Feb 27, 2023
Mitch Patel, President & CEO, Vision Hospitality Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey (1)
Feb 27, 2023
Paul Cash, General Counsel, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 23, 2023
Emily Goldfischer, Founder of Hertelier, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 22, 2023
Alison Taylor, (Retired) Chief Customer Officer, American Airlines Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Feb 22, 2023
Peter Strebel, President, Americas, RateGain, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Feb 20, 2023
Monika Nerger, Former Chief Technology Officer, Mandarin Oriental, Interviewed by David Kong
Feb 17, 2023
Talene Staab, Brand Leader, Home2 Suites by Hilton interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 17, 2023
Harry Thaliwal, CEO of Cross Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by David Kong
Feb 16, 2023
Teague Hunter, President & CEO, Hunter Advisors Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 16, 2023
Marina MacDonald, Former Chief Marketing Officer, Red Roof, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 16, 2023
Lina Patel, Director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives, Red Roof, interviewed by David Kong
Feb 15, 2023
Mike Deitemeyer, Executive Vice President, Rockbridge Holdings, interviewed by David Kong
Feb 13, 2023
Lisa Lombardo, President, ARK Holdings Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 13, 2023
Leslie Hale, President & CEO of RLJ Lodging, interviewed by David Kong
Feb 13, 2023
W. Chris Green, President, Humanitarian Hotels interviewed by Lan Elliott
Feb 13, 2023
Leslie Ng, Vice Chairman, Waramaug Hospitality, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Feb 13, 2023
Davonne Reaves, Founder of Vesterr & The Vonne Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Feb 13, 2023
Kendra Plummer, Founder, Elise Capital, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Feb 07, 2023
Stacy Silver, President of Silver Hospitality Group, interviewed by David Kong
Feb 07, 2023
Shruti Gandhi Buckley, Global Brand Leader, Hampton, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Feb 01, 2023
Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts interviewed by David Kong, DEI Advisors
Jan 26, 2023
David Kong, Founder, It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jan 20, 2023
Seema Jain, Founder & CEO, Seva Global Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jan 19, 2023
Dorothy Dowling, Managing Director, Horwath HTL, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 19, 2023
Chip Rogers, Former President & CEO AHLA, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey, DEI Advisors
Jan 16, 2023
Stephanie Linnartz, Former President, Marriott International, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jan 16, 2023
Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG interviewed by Lan Elliott, DEI Advisors
Jan 16, 2023
Allison Reid, Global Head of Hospitality and Leisure, Ferguson Partners, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Jan 16, 2023
Justin Knight, CEO, Apple Hospitality REIT & Chair, AHLA, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jan 16, 2023
Andrea Foster, Executive Vice President, Development, MindClick, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey, DEI Advisors
Jan 16, 2023
Andrea Belfanti, CEO, International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) interviewed by Lan Elliott, DEI Advisors
Jan 16, 2023
Lisa Checchio, Chief Commercial Officer, EBG, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey, DEI Advisors
Jan 16, 2023
Amanda Hite, President, STR interviewed by Lan Elliott, DEI Advisors
Jan 15, 2023
Mark Hoplamazian, President & CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 14, 2023
Lan Elliott, Co-Founder & Principal, Acacia Holdings LLC, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 13, 2023
Rachel Humphrey, Founder of Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 12, 2023
Heather McCrory, Principal, Heather J. McCrory & Associates, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 12, 2023
Keith Barr, Former Global CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 11, 2023
Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO, Orient Express & Group Chief Strategy Officer, Accor, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 11, 2023
Radhika Papandreou, President of North America, Korn Ferry, interviewed by David Kong Korn Ferry, interviewed by David Kong
Jan 10, 2023