Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast
Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast is a digital marketing podcast focused on the hospitality industry. Hosted by Travel Media Group and Ryan Embree, it covers strategies and tips for hotel marketing. The podcast aims to help hoteliers improve their online presence and attract more guests.
Episodes
210 – Social Success Series: Anneleise McEvoy
Tune in to the latest Social Success Series Podcast episode featuring special guest and Social Media Manager at Remington Hospitality, Anneleise McEvoy!
Anneleise joins the podcast to talk all things social media for Remington Hospitality as well as hotels in general and how they can not only improve but maximize their social presence online to drive bookings to their properties.
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209 – Independent Hotel Show Series: Dave Jacoby & Kaleigh Wiese
Tune in the latest Suite Spot episode as special guests, Dave Jacoby, Founder/Owner of Hotel Lucine and Kaleigh Wiese, Founder and CEO of Ode Places, take a moment to discuss the independent and boutique hotel landscape and the 2026 Independent Hotel Show Miami in this episode for the Suite Spot Independent Hotel Show Series.
Ryan Embree:
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208 – Independent Hotel Show Series: Minor Hotels
Being that the 2026 Independent Hotel Show Miami is only a couple of months away, this special IHS Series episode features the VP of Development, U.S. & Canada at Minor Hotels, Genna Panagopoulos!
Genna joins the Suite Spot podcast to discuss:
The Minor Hotels Brand & Special Announcements
The Independent & Lifestyle Hotel Landscape
The 2026 Independent Hotel Show
Creating Unique Exp
207 – Social Success Series: Scott Eddy
The Social Success Series is back with a brand new episode featuring a very special guest and hospitality’s no-nonsense voice, Mr. Scott Eddy!
Scott Eddy joins the podcast to give audiences his perspective and insights on where the future of hospitality is headed, social media growth in hospitality, and how AI technology is the biggest innovation that the industry has ever seen.
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206 – NYU IHIF 2026: Key Takeaways
NYU IHIF 2026 was full of insights and thought leadership from some of the best and brightest hospitality professionals in the industry.
In this episode of the Suite Spot, you will get to hear from some of the most influential and biggest names in hospitality in the exclusive interviews we were able to cover at the event.
NYU IHIF is the epicentre of hospitality brands, capital, and fast-paced d
205 – Respond & Resolve™ 10 Year Anniversary
In this celebratory episode, The Suite Spot hosts two TMG veterans, Director of Product – Respond and Resolve™, Jackie Avery, and Chief Technology Officer, Jason Lee, on the podcast to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the Respond and Resolve™ digital solution.
Jackie Avery discusses what the milestone means to her and her team, and how responding to reviews is the foundation for conne
204 – Suite Spot Road Trip: Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport
The Suite Spot Road Trip is back! Tune in to the latest episode to hear from hospitality leaders from Choice Hotels and Newport Hospitality Group, as they celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport.
Check out the exclusive interviews with Andre Hickman, Wayne West III, Adam Hill, & Dena Hansen, only on the Suite Spot.
 
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203 – Suite Spot Road Trip: Hyatt Place Delray Beach
The next stop on the Suite Spot Road Trip takes travelers to Delray Beach, Florida, to visit the newly re-imagined property, Hyatt Place Delray Beach, with special guest and General Manager of the hotel, Taylor Wauhob.
This recently renovated property boasts incredible ocean views, robust F&B, newly designed interiors, and an attractive location that supplies plentiful fun for the whole famil
202 – 2026 NYU IHIF Preview
On May 31 – June 2, in NYC, the industry-defining NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference is taking place. In this Suite Spot episode we are pulling back the curtain on what to expect at this year’s landmark event. Joining us on the Suite Spot is Alexi Khajavi, President of Hospitality, Travel, and Real Estate at Questex.
In this exclusive preview, Alexi breaks down the
201 – TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl: Georgia State University – Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration
In this episode of the Suite Spot podcast, we’re heading to the prestigious Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration at Georgia State University. We sat down with the school’s Director, Dr. Benjamin Lawrence, to go behind the scenes of one of the country’s top hospitality programs.
In this video, we explore:
How Georgia State is shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
The
200 – Suite Spot 200
Celebrating 200 episodes of the Suite Spot! 🎉✨
The hospitality landscape has undergone a radical transformation since our first episode. In this milestone celebration, host Ryan Embree takes a retrospective look at the Suite Spot’s journey from Episode 1 to Episode 200. The conversation dives deep into the accelerating pace of technology adoption and the digital transformation that has redefined t
199 – Social Success Series: Arlo Hotels
In this special episode of the Social Success Series Podcast, host and Travel Media Group Brand Ambassador, Cassady Quintana, sits down with the Brand Social Media Manager at Arlo Hotels, Dino Jevric, so discuss the ever shifting landscape of social media and how hoteliers can optimize their digital presence on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and booking sites.
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198 – 2026 Hunter Conference: Key Takeaways
The 2026 Hunter Conference in Atlanta Georgia was a major success! So many hospitality professionals and industry leaders converged to share insights, best practices, challenges, and strategies for the future.
The Suite Spot had the opportunity to attend the industry event and interview some of the best and brightest that hospitality has to offer. Tune in to this special episode to hear from exec
197 – TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl: UNLV
Tune in to the latest TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl episode featuring University of Nevada, Las Vegas!
Special guest and Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at UNLV, David Cardenas, who joins the Suite Spot to discuss the exciting curriculum and academic program of the college and how it is preparing the next generation of hospitality professionals.
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196 – 2026 Hotel Equities Leadership Conference (Pt.2)
The 2026 Hotel Equities Leadership Conference in Las Vegas was a tremendous success! The annual event was filled with thought leadership, networking, and insights with the best and the brightest in the industry.
The Suite Spot and Hotel Equities have partnered together to bring you Hotel Equities Part 2, in the latest Suite Spot episode, which contains three exclusive interviews with some of the
195 – 2026 Hotel Equities Leadership Conference (Pt. 1)
Last week’s 2026 Hotel Equities Leadership Conference in Las Vegas was a tremendous success! The annual event was filled with thought leadership, networking, and insights with the best and the brightest in the industry.
Did you miss any of the panels, sessions, or key moments? Don’t worry!
The Suite Spot and Hotel Equities partnered together to bring you Hotel Equities Part 1, in the latest Suit
194 – Suite Spot: Social Success Series with Aislynn Roberts
The inaugural episode of the Suite Spot: Social Success Series is here!
Join first time host and Brand Ambassador at Travel Media Group, Cassady Quintana as she sits down with special guest, Aislynn Roberts, the TMG Enterprise Client Success Manager, as they discuss the latest and greatest social media trends and landscape for hotels.
This first installment of the series is the beginning of a ne
193 – 2026 Hunter Conference Preview
The 2026 Hunter Conference takes place on March 16-28, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Signia by Hilton. Tune in to the preview episode as hoteliers and hospitality professionals prepare for the cornerstone industry event.
Special Guest, Madison Thibodeaux, Senior Manager, Events & Partnerships at Hunter Advisors, joins the Suite Spot to share insights and behind-the-scenes details about what con
192 – Top 5 Sentiment Tags of 2025
Tune in to the very first Suite Spot episode of 2026 as special guest and Director of Product – Respond & Resolve™, Jackie Avery, features the Top 5 Guest Sentiment Tags of 2025 and what the key findings of these tags mean not only to hoteliers but the industry as a whole as we kick off travel in the new year.
Ryan Embree:
Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check ou
191 – 2025 TMG Year in Review with President Dana Singer
Tune in to the final Suite Spot episode of 2025 with our annual Year in Review retrospective episode with Travel Media Group President, Dana Singer. Learn about the highlights that took place this year for the organization and what our hotel partners and Suite Spot audience can look forward to as we prepare for 2026.
Ryan Embree:
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190 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Ben Rafter
As 2025 closes out, the Suite Spot wraps up with the latest inductee into the TMG Hospitality Trailblazers. CEO of Hotel Equities, Ben Rafter, joins the podcast to discuss all things hospitality and technology and how these two components come together to make the perfect guest experience for travelers.
Ryan Embree:
Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in and we check out what’s tre
189 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Whitney Altizer
Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Newport Hospitality Group, Whitney Altizer, joins the Suite Spot in the latest episode of TMG Hospitality Trailblazers to give audiences a close look at what makes the Newport portfolio and brand unique in the hospitality industry and why social media is critical to a hotel’s success in the digital age.
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188 – 1 Million Social Media Ad Spend Celebration with Jason Lee & Brian Ross
Celebrations are underway at TMG headquarters, and we gather round to recognize the milestone of reaching 1 million social media ad spend across all of our hotel partners!
This achievement would not have been possible without the continued support and trust of our partners, and their unwavering commitment to creating compelling stories and digital content for travelers, as well as fostering genuin
187 – The Hospitality Show 2025 | Key Takeaways
Host of the Suite Spot podcast and Vice President of Marketing at Travel Media Group, Ryan Embree, breaks down the key takeaways from the 2025 Hospitality Show that took place in Denver, Colorado, last month.
Ryan shares not only his opinion on some of the most prevalent topics from the renowned industry event, but he also shares what panelists, attendees, hoteliers, and others had to say about t
186 – Check-In with AHLA
Tune in to the most recent AHLA Check-In episode with President & CEO of the AHLA Foundation, Kevin Carey! As a familiar face on the Suite Spot, Kevin stops in to give us the latest and greatest developments and advocacy work taking place at the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Be sure to watch now to know what current events are impacting the hospitality industry.
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185 – International Luxury Hotel Association: INSPIRE USA Preview
Tune in to this special episode of the Suite Spot to hear from two very special guests of the International Luxury Hotel Association. First off, President of the ILHA, Barak Hirschowitz, and Co-Founder of the association, Jonathan Edelheit, join the podcast to preview the upcoming INSPIRE USA conference taking place on December 10-11, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
These two luxury hospitality experts dis
184 – Best Western Hotels & Resorts – Joelle Park
Check out the latest Suite Spot episode featuring SVP and CMO at Best Western Hotels, Joelle Park! Joelle joins the Suite Spot to discuss the incredible BWH portfolio, their Life’s a Trip campaign, marketing to different traveler segments, and much more.
Ryan Embree:
Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ry
183 – Suite Spot: Road Trip – AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown
The Suite Spot takes a trip to central Florida to visit the incredible AC Hotel Orlando Downtown, part of the Kolter Hospitality portfolio. The Regional Director of Food & Beverage at Kolter, Robert Mason, joins the Suite Spot to discuss:
Seasonal Menus
F&B in the Guest Experience
How Kolter Hospitality is Shaping F&B
The Importance of a Social Presence for a Hotel Property
Be sure t
182 – AHLA Check-In with Rosanna Maietta
The busy summer travel season is just about wrapped up, which means the Suite Spot is due for another quarterly check-in with the American Hotel & Lodging Association to get the latest news and developments taking place in the hospitality industry.
AHLA President and CEO Rosanna Maietta joins the Suite Spot to discuss current hotel trends, industry challenges, the importance of mentors and me
181 – The Hospitality Show 2025 Preview with Alexi Khajavi
The 2025 Hospitality Show is fast approaching! While it is only a couple of months away, it will take place in Denver, Colorado, on October 26-28. Alexi Khajavi, President of Questex—Hospitality, Travel, & Wellness, joins the Suite spot to discuss the upcoming event and what attendees can look forward to this year.
Alexi shares insight on:
New Interactive Zones & Networking at THS 2025
180 – Suite Spot Road Trip: Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral
The next stop on the Suite Spot: Road Trip takes us to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to visit the newly opened Hyatt Place with special guest and Dual Property Sales Manager – Jennifer Odom!
Jennifer sits down with host Ryan Embree to discuss how a special property, such as the Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral, leverages its space coast location, social media, and community engagement to grow business
179 – The Independent Hotel Show Miami Preview 2025
Special guest David Audrain, CEO of Exposition Development Company, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the upcoming 2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami and how Expo DevCo develops, facilitates, and hosts the convention. Attendees will also learn what they can look forward to from this year’s event and much more in the episode.
Ryan Embree:
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178 – Suite Spot: Road Trip – Marriott Pompano Beach Resort
The next episode in the Suite Spot: Road Trip series takes travelers to the newly renovated Marriott Pompano Beach Resort in Sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida! The resort’s General Manager, Leslie Weil, sits down on the podcast to share with audiences the transformative renovation, unique dining options, and enhanced guest experience. Tune in now.
Ryan Embree:
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177 – Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series – Nicholas Gold
Tune in to the next episode of the Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show series to catch special guest Nicholas Gold, who takes center stage on the podcast!
As Managing Director of Black Desert Resort, Nicholas shares the early beginnings of his hospitality journey, the one-of-a-kind appeal of independent hotels, and how the newly opened Black Desert Resort is accentuating the guest experience in hos
176 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Casa Marina Key West
The Suite Spot Spotlight Series takes viewers to sunny Key West in the newest episode, featuring the lavish and beachside resort, Casa Marina Key West by Hilton!
Special guest and Hotel Manager at Casa Marina, Evelyn Summer, joins the podcast to share the property’s rich history, insight on the $90 million hotel renovation, and how a strong digital presence on social media and guest review
175 – Suite Spot: Road Trip Series – Homewood Suites Orlando by Hilton
The next episode in the Suite Spot: Road Trip series takes the podcast to Central Florida to visit the incredible Homewood Suites by Hilton nearest to Universal Studios!
In this exciting episode, the brand leader of Homewood Suites, Rick Colling, and the General Manager of the property, Carlos Sotillo, sit down on the podcast to discuss the Homewood brand, the evolution of the extended stay hotel
174 – Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series – David Bowd
Tune in to the most recent Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series episode to hear from the founder of Salt Hotels, David Bowd, as he discusses the origins of Salt Hotels, founding the Salt School, hospitality industry trends, and the next generation of hotel professionals.
Be sure to follow and subscribe to the Suite Spot so you never miss an episode, and be sure to check out our Travel Media
173 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Loay Nour, joins the Suite Spot podcast to discuss the launch of Fairmont’s global campaign – “Make Special Happen”.
Tune in now to learn more about the brand and the campaign only on the Suite Spot.
Ryan Embree:
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172 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Bryan Tubaugh
Check out the latest TMG Hospitality Trailblazers episode featuring the Founder of Aligned Hospitality, Bryan Tubaugh!
Bryan joins the podcast to discuss founding Aligned Hospitality, the meaning behind the brand, technology in hospitality, improving the guest experience, and much more.
Tune in now.
Ryan Embree:
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171 – Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series – Gabriel Perez
Check out the latest episode in the Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series, to hear from the COO of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, Gabriel Perez!
Gabriel breaks down the intricacies of F&B in hospitality, how the Indigo brand is evolving, and what attendees can look forward to at the 2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami.
Ryan Embree:
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170 – Suite Spot: Road Trip – Mission Resort + Club
The Suite Spot travels to Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, to visit the historic Mission Resort + Club as the next stop in the Road Trip series. This property is renowned for its prestigious golf courses, natural environment, and rich Florida history dating back to the early 1900s.
Tune in to hear from General Manager Cindy Staley and Director of Agronomy Danny Parks as these two join the Suite Spot.
169 – NYU IHIF 2025: Key Takeaways
The Suite Spot was live at the 2025 NYU IHIF conference last week, covering the event to bring hoteliers exclusive content and insight on the most prevalent topics and trends in the hospitality industry currently.
Tune in now to get the pulse on how investors, owners, hoteliers, and guests are feeling about the industry and where they see it heading in 2025 and beyond as Suite Spot host, Ryan Emb
168 – Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series – Kat Woods
Be sure to catch the debut episode of the all-new Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series.
Suite Spot first-timer, and special guest, Kat Woods of NYC Women of Hospitality, joins the podcast to discuss critical topics including:
The Importance of Women in Hospitality
2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami
Social Media and Its Impact on the Hotel Guest Experience
And much more.
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167 – Suite Spot: Spotlight Series – Conrad Orlando
The Suite Spot travels to the heart of Orlando, Florida, to visit the luxurious and one-of-a-kind property, Conrad Orlando!
This hotel and resort is unlike any other with its sensational amenities, lavish suites, breath taking beaches, and centralized lagoon right in the middle of the resort.
General Manager at the property, Sean McCarron, joins the podcast to discuss the stellar guest experience
166 – 2 Million Reviews Responded To Celebration
The Travel Media Group digital solution has hit the monumental milestone of responding to over 2 million online guest reviews for our hotel partners. To commemorate such a major achievement, Chief Technology Officer, Jason Lee, and Director of Product – Respond & Resolve™, Jackie Avery, join the Suite Spot to discuss this accolade, what it means to the organization, and the future of rev
165 – Green Key Global
On this special episode of the Suite Spot, Managing Director at Green Key Global, Anick Levesque, shares insight on several new programs and initiatives that hoteliers can leverage to bolster their sustainability efforts across their portfolios to make a significant impact on the environment.
This episode emphasizes eco-friendly implementation to clarify how seamless the integration of these proc
164 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Signia by Hilton Atlanta World Congress Center
In the latest Suite Spot: Spotlight series episode, we travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to showcase the one-of-a-kind, AAA Four Diamond Hilton hotel – The Signia by Hilton Atlanta!
Director of Sales at the property, Julia Austin, sits down with the Suite Spot to give travelers a keen look at why this newly built hotel not only broke new ground, but is also breaking records and setting the bar for
163 – NYU IHIF 2025 Preview with Alexi Khajavi
In this episode, Alexi Khajavi, President of Hospitality, Travel & Wellness at Questex, joins the Suite Spot to give listeners a preview of the upcoming NYU IHIF 2025 event taking place in New York City on June 1-June 3, 2025.
This industry event is one of the most elite hospitality investment forums in the world, so tune in to find out why you should attend and get your finger on the pulse o
162 – AI & Guest Review Response: Latest Developments with Jason Lee
Tune in to the latest Suite Spot episode featuring TMG’s very own Chief Technology Officer, Jason Lee, as he gives listeners the latest update on our newest innovation, SMART Response powered by TMG AI.
Hear about the development, successes, and challenges of building a guest review response solution with the ingenuity of artificial intelligence.
Ryan Embree:
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161 – 2025 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference: Key Takeaways
Suite Spot host, Ryan Embree, breaks down the key takeaways from the 2025 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 17-19. This prestigious annual industry event provided valuable insights, numerous panels, and notable speakers from all across the hotel industry.
Learn what critical factors are shaping hospitality in 2025 and beyond by tuning in now.
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160 – Suite Spot Road Trip: SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
Tune in to the inaugural installment of the Suite Spot: Road Trip series!
In this episode the Suite Spot takes a drive to SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront to meet with Area General Manager, Alex Reitter, and Area Director of Marketing & Sales, Samantha Pritchard.
Alex and Samantha give viewers an inside look at the property’s signature restaurant, The Sand Bar, and why this ho
159 – Check-In with AHLA
Tune in to this quarterly episode to hear from Chirag Shah of the American Hotel & Lodging Association to get the state of the hospitality industry. As EVP, Federal and Political Affairs & Counsel, Chirag, gives immense insight into challenges, patterns, and trends impacting the hotel industry and how the AHLA is helping hoteliers overcome the economic environment.
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158 – Richard Alberigo
A familiar face returns to the Suite Spot in this special episode. Richard Alberigo, CEO & President of Alberigo Hotel Management, joins the podcast to discuss what his hotel management group has been up to over the last couple of years, how the hospitality industry is rapidly evolving with AI technology, new guest preferences, and how to acquire top talent for your hotel staff.
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157 – 2025 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference with Sarah Moss
Sarah Moss, Chief of Staff at Hunter Hotel Advisors, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the upcoming 36th annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference and give hoteliers a look at what they can look forward to from the event.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about the live sessions, panels, notable speakers, and on-site entertainment at the 2025 HHIC.
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156 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Micajah Sturdivant
In this episode of the Suite Spot, we welcome Micajah Sturdivant, CEO of MMI Hospitality, as the newest addition to the TMG Hospitality Trailblazers series. With a background in hospitality and hotel management spanning generations in his family, Micajah gives audiences a unique take on how hospitality has evolved over the decades and how MMI Hospitality has cemented itself as a pioneer in the ind
155 – Top 5 Sentiment Tags of 2024
Suite Spot host, Ryan Embree, and Travel Media Group Director of Product – Respond and Resolve™, Jackie Avery, break down the top 5 guest sentiment tags of 2024 and give explain what insights these tags hold for hoteliers.
Tune in to the first episode of 2025 and learn how to leverage this data for your hotel portfolio to kick off the new year.
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154 – 2024 Year in Review with Travel Media Group President, Dana Singer
Catch the 2024 TMG Year in Review episode with Travel Media Group President, Dana Singer as she joins the Suite Spot to discuss all the milestones and monumental achievements this past year and what hoteliers can expect from TMG in 2025.
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153 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Jason Pirock
In this episode of the Suite Spot, the head of marketing at Springboard Hospitality, Jason Pirock sits down with podcast host, Ryan Embree, to discuss the incredible Springboard Hospitality brand, exciting hotel developments, social media strategies, and much more.
Tune in now to learn more about what makes the Springboard Hospitality brand one-of-a-kind.
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152 – Booking.com’s Guest Review Score Update
Tune in to the the latest Suite Spot episode to hear from Senior Product Manager at Booking.com, Laura Xhaferaj as she breaks down the guest review score update being rolled out by Booking.com and how this new innovation will impact travelers, hotels, and hotel management groups alike.
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151 – 5 Key Takeaways from the 2024 Hospitality Show
In this special episode, Suite Spot Host, Ryan Embree covers 5 key takeaways from the 2024 The Hospitality Show that took place in San Antonio, Texas.
The industry event was one-of-a-kind and featured incredible panelists, vendors, guest speakers, interviews, and much more from the hospitality industry.
150 – Introducing: Guest Experience Snapshot powered by TMG OneView®AI
The Guest Experience Snapshot powered by TMG Oneview® AI is here!
Tune in to hear from the Chief Technology Officer at Travel Media Group, Jason Lee, on the latest technological innovation being offered to hoteliers as a part of our digital solutions for hotels.
This new offering uses generative AI in a unique way to help hoteliers interpret guest feedback and dial in on how they can improve the g
149 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Hyde Midtown Miami
The Suite Spot visits the Hyde Midtown Miami in the next episode of the Spotlight series. General Manager of the hotel, Henry Martinez joins the podcast to give travelers an insightful look into the guest experience and what makes the property one-of-a-kind for travelers.
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148 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Regent Santa Monica Beach
The Suite Spot is spotlighting the beautiful and newly renovated Regent Santa Monica Beach with special guest and General Manager of the property, Younes Atallah!
This episode covers all the exciting things travelers can look forward to from their stay at the property including dining, amenities, local attractions, and much more.
Tune in now!
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147 – The Hospitality Show 2024 Preview
Check out the latest Suite Spot episode where President – Hospitality, Travel, & Wellness at Questex, Alexi Khajavi, sits down on the podcast to discuss the highly anticipated Hospitality Show 2024 in San Antonio, Texas!
This special episode will cover what attendees can expect this year from the event, some urgent issues facing the hospitality industry, and how this event is bringing al
146 – Check In with Kevin Carey
Join the Suite Spot in this quarterly series to hear from American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO, Kevin Carey, on the state of the hospitality industry and recent developments being made by the AHLA to move the industry forward.
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145 – TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl: UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
In the grand finale of the TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl, we visit one of the top-ranked hospitality programs in the country at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The Dean of the college, Dr. Cynthia Mejia, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the hospitality school and why it is one of the most successful in the world!
Check out the conversation with topics, including:
🎓How UCF Rosen Is Shap
144 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Joseph Grieco
Check out the latest TMG Hospitality Trailblazers episode featuring the Executive Vice President of Development at Gibson Hospitality Ventures, Joseph Grieco!
This episode takes a deeper look into the Gibson Hospitality Ventures brand culture, hotel portfolio, and company initiatives that are setting the stage for more organizational success.
Get an inside perspective on topics such as:
The Exp
143 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Shruti Buckley
TMG Hospitality Trailblazers continues with the Senior Vice President & Global Brand Leader of Hampton by Hilton, Shruti Buckley!
In this celebratory episode, Shruti joins the Suite Spot to discuss the 40-year anniversary of Hampton by Hilton by taking a look back on the brand’s origins and where the franchise is headed in the near future with exciting expansion plans and technological
142 – Hospitality Campus Crawl: Florida Atlantic University
Join the Suite Spot in this episode of TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl featuring Florida Atlantic University!
FAU Professor, Dr. Peter Ricci, joins the episode to shine a light on the FAU hospitality program and tells viewers why it is one-of-a-kind and how it prepares its students for success in the hospitality industry.
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141 – Hospitality Campus Crawl: Florida International University
In this inaugural episode of the TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl series, the Suite Spot takes a trip down to Miami to visit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University to meet with the Dean of the School, Dr. Michael Cheng.
Host Ryan Embree sits down with Dr. Cheng to discuss the high-ranking academic institution and how it is preparing the next gen
140 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Salterra Resort & Spa
The Suite Spot takes a virtual visit to Turks and Caicos in the latest installment of the Spotlight series, which showcases some of the world’s most historic and iconic hotel properties. In this episode, viewers get a look at the highly anticipated property, Salterra Resort & Spa, which is set to open its doors in early 2025.
The resort’s managing director, Michael Tibbetts, joins
139 – 1 Million Social Followers Celebration Episode
In this celebratory episode, Travel Media Group is celebrating a major milestone! TMG has officially surpassed 1,000,000 social followers created for our hotel social partners!
Join Suite Spot host, Ryan Embree, and Chief Technology Officer at TMG, Jason Lee as these two social media experts discuss the incredible achievement and what it means to the organization. For our hotelier listeners out t
138 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Michael Cady
The latest and greatest TMG Hospitality Trailblazers episode is here! 👏🔥
Join Suite Spot host Ryan Embree and the Chief Marketing Officer at Charlestowne Hotels, Michael Cady, as these two hospitality experts cover some exciting and insightful topics for viewers, including:
♻️ Sustainability in the Hotel Industry
⚡ The First 100% All-Electric Hotel in the Country: Hotel Marcel
💪 The Critical Imp
137 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Paul Coury
Chairman and CEO of Coury Hospitality, Paul Coury, is recognized as a TMG Hospitality Trailblazer!
Paul joins the Suite Spot to give viewers a look at the Coury Hospitality brand and how it grew from its humble beginnings of one hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to a portfolio that contains the most extensive collection of Autograph Hotels.
Paul’s story is one of perseverance and triumph. Tune in to hea
136 – Check In with Kevin Carey, Interim President & CEO of the AHLA
Interim President & CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Kevin Carey, joins the Suite Spot in the very first episode of Check-In with Kevin Carey!
Get the latest news, updates, and information on the hotel industry in this series, and find out what efforts the AHLA is getting involved in to impact hoteliers and hospitality at scale. From policy legislation to industry events and
135 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – The Beatrice Hotel
The Suite Spot takes travelers to Rhode Island in the latest Spotlight series episode – The Beatrice Hotel! As one of the most iconic and historic hotels in the nation, the general manager for the property, Jennifer Curtin, gives travelers an inside look at why this hotel should be their next destination.
From the rich backstory behind the name, the local attractions in the area, and what t
134 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Bonnie Campagnuolo
Global Brand Head at Embassy Suites by Hilton, Bonnie Campagnuolo, is recognized as a TMG Hospitality Trailblazer as Embassy Suites celebrates its 40th anniversary!
This episode gives viewers an inside look at what has made the brand successful over the last 40 years and what is on the horizon for Embassy Suites. Ryan and Bonnie go in depth to highlight key initiatives and characteristics of Emba
133 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Talene Staab
Brand Leader of Home2 Suites by Hilton, Talene Staab, is named a TMG Hospitality Trailblazer and joins the Suite Spot to discuss Home2 Suites and the incredible developments taking place for the brand.
From designing the hotel to finding new ways to improve the guest experience, this episode covers the key aspects that make the Home2 brand special.
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132 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Reverb Downtown Atlanta
The Suite Spot takes a trip to Atlanta to visit the Reverb Downtown Atlanta by Hard Rock and uncovers how the unique property is one-of-a-kind and gives travelers a rocking guest experience during their hotel stays. From modern amenities like a reverberation room to a rooftop bar that sets your sights on the breathtaking ATL skyline, this episode covers all the exciting developments and why this d
131 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Caribe Royale Orlando
Managing Director at the Caribe Royale Orlando, Amaury Piedra, checks in to the Suite Spot in our latest Spotlight series episodes to give viewers the 4-1-1 on the $140+ million dollar re-imagination of the resort and what guests can expect from the remarkable expansion and transformation.
This episode covers some key digital marketing topics like social media for hoteliers and gives insight into
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