Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/next-gen-in-lodging-by-hotel-news-now NextGen in Lodging is a monthly podcast that examines systemic and trending issues in the hospitality industry. Co-hosts Davonne Reaves, Chris Henry, and Omari Head unlock the brain trust through interviews with emerging leaders in travel and tourism to share their thoughts and ideas for fresh strategies to combat system wide challenges. The next generation of executives strive to revolutionize the hospitality industry for the 21st century. https://www.costar.com/hotelnews https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgeninlodging/ https://www.instagram.com/nextgeninlodging/ https://www.facebook.com/NextGeninLodging https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BBD-G2Vr30IsfBLzemG0Q All rights reserved 1a632f2c-16b4-5728-96fe-7d14835d579b yes en Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:22 -0400 Mon, 11 May 2026 06:02:45 -0400 https://www.costar.com/hotelnews https://img.transistorcdn.com/m-kGywS98bRerpPb-BH2JVYpkfXhymlpWE1Bzc_yfrQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNzZj/YjQwYmRiODgyODg1/NTUxYjIyM2FmNjFj/YzQ3NS5qcGc.jpg Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels https://www.costar.com/hotelnews episodic CoStar News Hotels NextGen in Lodging is a monthly podcast that examines systemic and trending issues in the hospitality industry. Co-hosts Davonne Reaves, Chris Henry, and Omari Head unlock the brain trust through interviews with emerging leaders in travel and tourism to share their thoughts and ideas for fresh strategies to combat system wide challenges. The next generation of executives strive to revolutionize the hospitality industry for the 21st century. https://www.costar.com/hotelnews https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgeninlodging/ https://www.instagram.com/nextgeninlodging/ https://www.facebook.com/NextGeninLodging https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BBD-G2Vr30IsfBLzemG0Q NextGen in Lodging is a monthly podcast that examines systemic and trending issues in the hospitality industry. Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels smccracken@hotelnewsnow.com No No How brands view development opportunities in current economic environment 39 39 How brands view development opportunities in current economic environment full d66ddf96-88a5-45a1-bfc2-905d5c939b5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0468aecd "Next Gen in Lodging" co-host Omari Head speaks to Gabrielle Johnson, manager of development planning and feasibility at Marriott International, on the latest episode of the podcast.

]]> "Next Gen in Lodging" co-host Omari Head speaks to Gabrielle Johnson, manager of development planning and feasibility at Marriott International, on the latest episode of the podcast.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 913 "Next Gen in Lodging" co-host Omari Head speaks to Gabrielle Johnson, manager of development planning and feasibility at Marriott International, on the latest episode of the podcast.

]]> No Two female hotel owners on navigating the industry while encouraging others 38 38 Two female hotel owners on navigating the industry while encouraging others full 032de258-fe4a-4c49-acbf-87fda8d264cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/527df2b1 On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves was joined by Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and executive leadership coach who founded Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel, a professional development retreat in April for women in travel and Karie Brittano, co-CEO of Brittano Group, who's currently renovating a historic hotel as a part of Choice Hotel's SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access and Representation) program.

]]> On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves was joined by Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and executive leadership coach who founded Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel, a professional development retreat in April for women in travel and Karie Brittano, co-CEO of Brittano Group, who's currently renovating a historic hotel as a part of Choice Hotel's SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access and Representation) program.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2013 On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves was joined by Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and executive leadership coach who founded Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel, a professional development retreat in April for women in travel and Karie Brittano, co-CEO of Brittano Group, who's currently renovating a historic hotel as a part of Choice Hotel's SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access and Representation) program.

]]> No How ICE raids are affecting the hotel, restaurant industries 37 37 How ICE raids are affecting the hotel, restaurant industries full 8799eaeb-fab2-4752-88e8-50c24f7f821c https://share.transistor.fm/s/793f90a2 On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Davonne Reaves were joined by Latino Restaurant Association's Lilly Rocha to discuss how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's raids have affected the hotel and restaurant industries.

]]> On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Davonne Reaves were joined by Latino Restaurant Association's Lilly Rocha to discuss how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's raids have affected the hotel and restaurant industries.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 3179 On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Davonne Reaves were joined by Latino Restaurant Association's Lilly Rocha to discuss how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's raids have affected the hotel and restaurant industries.

]]> No Looking back on 'shake-up' of 2025 36 36 Looking back on 'shake-up' of 2025 full 2549e45e-2dfc-40d7-a9f1-ba18fdefbe86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53771df3 In the last Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode of the year, the show's hosts Omari Head, Davonne Reaves and Chris Henry look back at this year and make their 2026 predictions.


]]> In the last Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode of the year, the show's hosts Omari Head, Davonne Reaves and Chris Henry look back at this year and make their 2026 predictions.


]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1229 In the last Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode of the year, the show's hosts Omari Head, Davonne Reaves and Chris Henry look back at this year and make their 2026 predictions.


]]> No Author shares untold history of Black hotel owners in new book 35 35 Author shares untold history of Black hotel owners in new book full 6ada5fde-6f11-4db7-b27e-155a0c2a7a8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb382d22 In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, Calvin Stovall Jr. discusses his new book, "Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era."

]]> In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, Calvin Stovall Jr. discusses his new book, "Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era."

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1958 In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, Calvin Stovall Jr. discusses his new book, "Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era."

]]> No Hospitality leader shares messaging behind his youth development programs 34 34 Hospitality leader shares messaging behind his youth development programs full 6c5c52c5-12a6-4ab8-a79c-1fe68e1aa32a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b68b958 On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, Brian Barker, NYU professor and executive director of Ahead, discussed how his two programs aim to educate and grow careers in the hospitality industry.

]]> On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, Brian Barker, NYU professor and executive director of Ahead, discussed how his two programs aim to educate and grow careers in the hospitality industry.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2097 On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, Brian Barker, NYU professor and executive director of Ahead, discussed how his two programs aim to educate and grow careers in the hospitality industry.

]]> No Inside food and beverage operations at a family-owned hotel 33 33 Inside food and beverage operations at a family-owned hotel full e389c6bd-1e50-4d44-8f9c-e75fca872741 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83beb8f4 Massimo Caruso joins host Chris Henry on the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss his life and career in the hotel industry.

]]> Massimo Caruso joins host Chris Henry on the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss his life and career in the hotel industry.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2551 Massimo Caruso joins host Chris Henry on the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss his life and career in the hotel industry.

]]> No This hotel investor is flipping the script on fundraising 32 32 This hotel investor is flipping the script on fundraising full 0a4e5c3b-90d6-41ff-9ff9-13868cea0693 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b031153f Ramel Lee, managing partner at RD Lee Capital Partners, shares his hotel fund raise strategy on the recent episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast. 

]]> Ramel Lee, managing partner at RD Lee Capital Partners, shares his hotel fund raise strategy on the recent episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast. 

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1216 Ramel Lee, managing partner at RD Lee Capital Partners, shares his hotel fund raise strategy on the recent episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast. 

]]> No How a real estate generalist found his niche in hotels 31 31 How a real estate generalist found his niche in hotels full 714e270e-6fbd-4ce6-bd80-9a5878058cc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db8feccb In this Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode, Eternal Companies Damon Healey explains how he first got interested in hospitality early in his career and later became a hotel owner himself.

]]> In this Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode, Eternal Companies Damon Healey explains how he first got interested in hospitality early in his career and later became a hotel owner himself.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2095 In this Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode, Eternal Companies Damon Healey explains how he first got interested in hospitality early in his career and later became a hotel owner himself.

]]> No How the hotel industry can keep properties safe and inclusive for guests 30 30 How the hotel industry can keep properties safe and inclusive for guests full 1aa615cc-a4d7-4079-9dc4-537544f114ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/8af2b2ea In this Pride Month episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry and guests Erich Schwartzel, author and reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Shawn Hoctor, chief financial officer for Life Properties International, discuss how the hotel industry has remained more committed to inclusion than other sectors.

]]> In this Pride Month episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry and guests Erich Schwartzel, author and reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Shawn Hoctor, chief financial officer for Life Properties International, discuss how the hotel industry has remained more committed to inclusion than other sectors.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2842 In this Pride Month episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry and guests Erich Schwartzel, author and reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Shawn Hoctor, chief financial officer for Life Properties International, discuss how the hotel industry has remained more committed to inclusion than other sectors.

]]> No A conversation with the winners of She Has a Deal 2025 pitch contest 29 29 A conversation with the winners of She Has a Deal 2025 pitch contest full 61e4146a-6c2a-4f7c-a711-e9957d576d46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbffd352 In this Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode, the winners of this year's She Has a Deal college pitch contest talk about their winning project and their thoughts about joining the hospitality industry.

]]> In this Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode, the winners of this year's She Has a Deal college pitch contest talk about their winning project and their thoughts about joining the hospitality industry.

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1115 In this Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode, the winners of this year's She Has a Deal college pitch contest talk about their winning project and their thoughts about joining the hospitality industry.

]]> No How higher education is shaping the future of hospitality 28 28 How higher education is shaping the future of hospitality full 8ff1ce36-0ef7-4fc7-8c49-d3d57b7fad79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6f09272 On this month's episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Omari Head chat about the future of hospitality in higher education.

]]> On this month's episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Omari Head chat about the future of hospitality in higher education.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1613 On this month's episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Omari Head chat about the future of hospitality in higher education.

]]> No Women in hospitality share their leadership experiences in the industry 27 27 Women in hospitality share their leadership experiences in the industry full d33937f6-e375-48e9-ab07-ac1ea445d137 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9d1e1ae Crown Hospitality Consulting's Amanda Chivers and ABD Creative's Amy Draheim joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss leading in the hospitality industry as a woman.

]]> Crown Hospitality Consulting's Amanda Chivers and ABD Creative's Amy Draheim joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss leading in the hospitality industry as a woman.

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2136 Crown Hospitality Consulting's Amanda Chivers and ABD Creative's Amy Draheim joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss leading in the hospitality industry as a woman.

]]> No Early Trump policies spark workforce concerns for hotel industry 26 26 Early Trump policies spark workforce concerns for hotel industry full 1b514c5a-9d22-4193-8dff-9ef82885b952 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e048b29 Next Gen in Lodging hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head remind hoteliers to not let the current political climate effect diversity, equity and inclusion in the hospitality industry.

]]> Next Gen in Lodging hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head remind hoteliers to not let the current political climate effect diversity, equity and inclusion in the hospitality industry.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1610 Next Gen in Lodging hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head remind hoteliers to not let the current political climate effect diversity, equity and inclusion in the hospitality industry.

]]> No Transitioning from short-term rentals to hotel ownership 25 25 Transitioning from short-term rentals to hotel ownership full 2152dbd0-fa86-47ee-922e-730d4df16bd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a3b4a1b Bruce and Kameko Burdine joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss how they got into hotel ownership after starting with short-term rentals.

]]> Bruce and Kameko Burdine joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss how they got into hotel ownership after starting with short-term rentals.

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1272 Bruce and Kameko Burdine joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss how they got into hotel ownership after starting with short-term rentals.

]]> No Marketing to younger generations in the hospitality industry 24 24 Marketing to younger generations in the hospitality industry full 77f59d55-d7b1-4713-900f-ee8d4a96133a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6251f638 Wanderland's Alicia Zur-Szpiro and Saar Shai joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to talk about the inspiration behind their hospitality consultancy and how to market to the younger generations.

]]> Wanderland's Alicia Zur-Szpiro and Saar Shai joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to talk about the inspiration behind their hospitality consultancy and how to market to the younger generations.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:50:59 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1854 Wanderland's Alicia Zur-Szpiro and Saar Shai joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to talk about the inspiration behind their hospitality consultancy and how to market to the younger generations.

]]> No Building a network in the hospitality industry (with Kingsbury Financial's Tommy Beyer) 23 23 Building a network in the hospitality industry (with Kingsbury Financial's Tommy Beyer) full fb536fda-4de3-4d3e-9d06-3c2c8c493fe5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a41dfa12 Kingsbury Financial's Tommy Beyer joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss how networking through professional organizations helped him early on in his career in the hospitality industry.

]]> Kingsbury Financial's Tommy Beyer joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss how networking through professional organizations helped him early on in his career in the hospitality industry.

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:56:14 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1473 Kingsbury Financial's Tommy Beyer joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss how networking through professional organizations helped him early on in his career in the hospitality industry.

]]> No How Choice's SOAR program aims to diversify hotel ownership 22 22 How Choice's SOAR program aims to diversify hotel ownership full 6c091c7a-6396-4e01-b58a-8d9024d271fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/82c8825f Choice Hotels International's Ken Townsend, Jacquelyn Peterson and Marcus Thomas join host Omari Head to discuss how their company's SOAR program has sought to expand the pool of hotel owners to underrepresented groups like those who are black, Hispanic, native Americans, women or veterans.

]]> Choice Hotels International's Ken Townsend, Jacquelyn Peterson and Marcus Thomas join host Omari Head to discuss how their company's SOAR program has sought to expand the pool of hotel owners to underrepresented groups like those who are black, Hispanic, native Americans, women or veterans.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:49:30 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1671 Choice Hotels International's Ken Townsend, Jacquelyn Peterson and Marcus Thomas join host Omari Head to discuss how their company's SOAR program has sought to expand the pool of hotel owners to underrepresented groups like those who are black, Hispanic, native Americans, women or veterans.

]]> No Hoteliers Discuss Solutions for Overtourism 21 21 Hoteliers Discuss Solutions for Overtourism full 41ed684b-15be-4ca9-ab05-2a521fd50180 https://share.transistor.fm/s/779d76e1 On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry speaks with Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Kansas Henderson and Club Med's Sebastien Favre about how hotels can play a role in the prevention of overtourism.

]]> On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry speaks with Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Kansas Henderson and Club Med's Sebastien Favre about how hotels can play a role in the prevention of overtourism.

]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 3341 On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry speaks with Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Kansas Henderson and Club Med's Sebastien Favre about how hotels can play a role in the prevention of overtourism.

]]> No Next Gen in Lodging: History-Making Black Female Hotel Investors Get Candid About The Journey To General Partnership 20 20 Next Gen in Lodging: History-Making Black Female Hotel Investors Get Candid About The Journey To General Partnership full 9486c81e-4ecc-47fb-bd12-66f2c8dfa8e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1033e3b In this episode of Next Gen in Lodging, host Davonne Reeves celebrates Black Business Month in a candid conversation with Dr. Amina James and Acquania Escarne, two of the partners in AJA Investments, about the lessons they learned and barriers they broke growing from passive hotel investors to general partners. 

]]> In this episode of Next Gen in Lodging, host Davonne Reeves celebrates Black Business Month in a candid conversation with Dr. Amina James and Acquania Escarne, two of the partners in AJA Investments, about the lessons they learned and barriers they broke growing from passive hotel investors to general partners. 

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2401 In this episode of Next Gen in Lodging, host Davonne Reeves celebrates Black Business Month in a candid conversation with Dr. Amina James and Acquania Escarne, two of the partners in AJA Investments, about the lessons they learned and barriers they broke growing from passive hotel investors to general partners. 

]]> No Next Gen in Lodging: Predicting the Future for Black Hotel Owners 19 19 Next Gen in Lodging: Predicting the Future for Black Hotel Owners full 16baa4f2-0aaf-4907-8350-c7e24be58eeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/02d2205d On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head recapped their experiences and takeaways from the recent National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers conference in Miami.

]]> On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head recapped their experiences and takeaways from the recent National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers conference in Miami.

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1038 On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head recapped their experiences and takeaways from the recent National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers conference in Miami.

]]> No Next Gen in Lodging: Tactics For Hotel Marketing 17 17 Next Gen in Lodging: Tactics For Hotel Marketing full a892b958-5fe8-4eaa-a195-3554e8cdbfaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0898719 Host Davonne Reaves sits down with Kylie Chen from Twenty Four Seven Hotels, Jason Pirock from Springboard Hospitality and Christos Perakis from Zoottle to uncover the tactics and innovations driving success in hotel marketing, from leveraging digital platforms to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. 

]]> Host Davonne Reaves sits down with Kylie Chen from Twenty Four Seven Hotels, Jason Pirock from Springboard Hospitality and Christos Perakis from Zoottle to uncover the tactics and innovations driving success in hotel marketing, from leveraging digital platforms to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. 

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 3111 Host Davonne Reaves sits down with Kylie Chen from Twenty Four Seven Hotels, Jason Pirock from Springboard Hospitality and Christos Perakis from Zoottle to uncover the tactics and innovations driving success in hotel marketing, from leveraging digital platforms to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. 

]]> No Next Gen in Lodging: Developers Discuss Financing Methods in Current Environment 16 16 Next Gen in Lodging: Developers Discuss Financing Methods in Current Environment full 081747a7-06fa-465a-89b4-cb981291fe08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f548894 Next Gen in Lodging host Chris Henry speaks with developers Dave Jacoby and Will Moncrief on how they were able to get funding for their recent projects amid a tough lending environment.

]]> Next Gen in Lodging host Chris Henry speaks with developers Dave Jacoby and Will Moncrief on how they were able to get funding for their recent projects amid a tough lending environment.

]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 3644 Next Gen in Lodging host Chris Henry speaks with developers Dave Jacoby and Will Moncrief on how they were able to get funding for their recent projects amid a tough lending environment.

]]> No Next Gen in Lodging: Empowering Women in Hospitality 15 15 Next Gen in Lodging: Empowering Women in Hospitality full 5cc5dc7e-b4f9-442a-a24a-b37430b52313 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f29e765 In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves talks with guests Ntxhi Song, a hotel broker, and Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and leadership coach, about their unique journeys, challenges and triumphs as women in hospitality. 

]]> In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves talks with guests Ntxhi Song, a hotel broker, and Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and leadership coach, about their unique journeys, challenges and triumphs as women in hospitality. 

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1775 In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves talks with guests Ntxhi Song, a hotel broker, and Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and leadership coach, about their unique journeys, challenges and triumphs as women in hospitality. 

]]> No Next Gen in Lodging: What Do Future Black Hotel Leaders Want? 14 14 Next Gen in Lodging: What Do Future Black Hotel Leaders Want? full 51d459a4-0592-40ec-b7d0-7014a85a1e23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d32a3e44 In recognition of Black History Month, the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast features a conversation with one of the most influential educators in hospitality at an historically black college or university. Guest Dr. Erinn Tucker Oluwole, chair of the hospitality and tourism management program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and host and hotel broker Omari Head share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of diversity and inclusion in lodging.

]]> In recognition of Black History Month, the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast features a conversation with one of the most influential educators in hospitality at an historically black college or university. Guest Dr. Erinn Tucker Oluwole, chair of the hospitality and tourism management program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and host and hotel broker Omari Head share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of diversity and inclusion in lodging.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2327 In recognition of Black History Month, the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast features a conversation with one of the most influential educators in hospitality at an historically black college or university. Guest Dr. Erinn Tucker Oluwole, chair of the hospitality and tourism management program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and host and hotel broker Omari Head share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of diversity and inclusion in lodging.

]]> hotel, hotel news now, hospitality, hbcu, black hotel leaders, diversity, equity, inclusion, next gen, lodging No Next Gen In Lodging: The Impact of Global Affairs on the World of Travel 13 13 Next Gen In Lodging: The Impact of Global Affairs on the World of Travel full fca9e9c0-e990-42b5-984e-9fef9878b842 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aed8086 NextGen In Lodging host Christopher Henry, CEO of Majestic Hospitality, guides an exploration of the intricate interplay between global affairs and the enchanting world of travel. Henry and guests Gus Gleiter and Leslie Boggess engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of various global phenomena on travel experiences. The conversation delved into the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, unraveling how it reshaped travel norms, safety protocols and the essence of wanderlust. Civil unrests and geopolitical tensions were also in the spotlight, as the podcast explored their ramifications on travel patterns. The ripple effects of political instability, protests and diplomatic shifts were scrutinized, offering a comprehensive understanding of how global affairs directly influence the choices and behaviors of modern travelers. The podcast ventured into the aftermath of natural disasters that have shaken the world in recent years. From hurricanes to earthquakes, understand how these events have not only disrupted travel logistics but also spurred a reconsideration of sustainable and resilient travel practices.

]]> NextGen In Lodging host Christopher Henry, CEO of Majestic Hospitality, guides an exploration of the intricate interplay between global affairs and the enchanting world of travel. Henry and guests Gus Gleiter and Leslie Boggess engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of various global phenomena on travel experiences. The conversation delved into the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, unraveling how it reshaped travel norms, safety protocols and the essence of wanderlust. Civil unrests and geopolitical tensions were also in the spotlight, as the podcast explored their ramifications on travel patterns. The ripple effects of political instability, protests and diplomatic shifts were scrutinized, offering a comprehensive understanding of how global affairs directly influence the choices and behaviors of modern travelers. The podcast ventured into the aftermath of natural disasters that have shaken the world in recent years. From hurricanes to earthquakes, understand how these events have not only disrupted travel logistics but also spurred a reconsideration of sustainable and resilient travel practices.

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2627 NextGen In Lodging host Christopher Henry, CEO of Majestic Hospitality, guides an exploration of the intricate interplay between global affairs and the enchanting world of travel. Henry and guests Gus Gleiter and Leslie Boggess engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of various global phenomena on travel experiences. The conversation delved into the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, unraveling how it reshaped travel norms, safety protocols and the essence of wanderlust. Civil unrests and geopolitical tensions were also in the spotlight, as the podcast explored their ramifications on travel patterns. The ripple effects of political instability, protests and diplomatic shifts were scrutinized, offering a comprehensive understanding of how global affairs directly influence the choices and behaviors of modern travelers. The podcast ventured into the aftermath of natural disasters that have shaken the world in recent years. From hurricanes to earthquakes, understand how these events have not only disrupted travel logistics but also spurred a reconsideration of sustainable and resilient travel practices.

]]> hotels, next gen in lodging, egypt adventures travel, travel, global affairs, world travel, hotel news now, travel nation No Next Gen in Lodging: Looking Back and Ahead on the Hotel Industry 12 12 Next Gen in Lodging: Looking Back and Ahead on the Hotel Industry full 92527f3c-3571-45e9-b0de-77e4c7d0ec13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b64a99f3 In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, on the Hotel News Now Podcast Network, hosts Davonne Reaves, Omari Head and Chris Henry reflect on the past year and share their expectations for what's to come. 

]]> In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, on the Hotel News Now Podcast Network, hosts Davonne Reaves, Omari Head and Chris Henry reflect on the past year and share their expectations for what's to come. 

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2450 In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, on the Hotel News Now Podcast Network, hosts Davonne Reaves, Omari Head and Chris Henry reflect on the past year and share their expectations for what's to come. 

]]> next gen in lodging, hotels, hospitality, lodging, hotel news now, podcast, investing, financing, development, brands, owners No Next Gen in Lodging: How Crowdfunding Is Enabling Hotel Ownership 11 11 Next Gen in Lodging: How Crowdfunding Is Enabling Hotel Ownership full a21bcaeb-840d-41ed-9c38-87953fbde302 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4356fe9 In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head talks with co-host Davonne Reaves about Vesterr, her crowdfunding platform for commercial real estate investment, with a focus on hospitality, and how it is enabling hotel ownership particularly among aspiring Black hoteliers.

]]> In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head talks with co-host Davonne Reaves about Vesterr, her crowdfunding platform for commercial real estate investment, with a focus on hospitality, and how it is enabling hotel ownership particularly among aspiring Black hoteliers.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2269 In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head talks with co-host Davonne Reaves about Vesterr, her crowdfunding platform for commercial real estate investment, with a focus on hospitality, and how it is enabling hotel ownership particularly among aspiring Black hoteliers.

]]> hotel news now, hotels, hotel, next gen in lodging, lodging, crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, vesterr, omari head, davonne reaves, hotel ownership, hotel owners, investment, people No Next Gen in Lodging: Synergy in Staffing, Hotel Managment 9 9 Next Gen in Lodging: Synergy in Staffing, Hotel Managment full 7950ad2a-0ed7-428e-9caa-163152a70bf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/570f28d6 In the latest episode of the "Next Gen in Lodging" podcast, guest Daymain Smith, a founder and CEO of Atlanta, Georgia-based third-party hotel management firm Synergy Hospitality Group, shares insights into the challenges of hotel management and staffing with "Next Gen in Lodging" host Omari Head. 

]]> In the latest episode of the "Next Gen in Lodging" podcast, guest Daymain Smith, a founder and CEO of Atlanta, Georgia-based third-party hotel management firm Synergy Hospitality Group, shares insights into the challenges of hotel management and staffing with "Next Gen in Lodging" host Omari Head. 

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:06:23 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 1903 In the latest episode of the "Next Gen in Lodging" podcast, guest Daymain Smith, a founder and CEO of Atlanta, Georgia-based third-party hotel management firm Synergy Hospitality Group, shares insights into the challenges of hotel management and staffing with "Next Gen in Lodging" host Omari Head. 

]]> next gen in lodging, synergy hospitality, hotel, hotel management, labor, staffing, hotel industry, omari head, hotel operations No Next Gen in Lodging: Revolutionizing Hotel Launches 8 8 Next Gen in Lodging: Revolutionizing Hotel Launches full d2d615c0-20fd-4aab-909a-3214a60477c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/376f7e16 In this episode of NextGen in Lodging, host Davonne Reaves talks with two marketing experts who are redefining the hotel industry marketing game. They discuss the evolution of hotel launches, from traditional methods to cutting-edge tactics that driving bookings.

The guests share real-life case studies and success stories, shedding light on how data-driven insights are being used to tailor marketing campaigns to specific target demographics. Listeners will also gain insights into the importance of sustainability and conscious consumerism in the hotel industry, and how these values are being woven into marketing strategies.

]]> In this episode of NextGen in Lodging, host Davonne Reaves talks with two marketing experts who are redefining the hotel industry marketing game. They discuss the evolution of hotel launches, from traditional methods to cutting-edge tactics that driving bookings.

The guests share real-life case studies and success stories, shedding light on how data-driven insights are being used to tailor marketing campaigns to specific target demographics. Listeners will also gain insights into the importance of sustainability and conscious consumerism in the hotel industry, and how these values are being woven into marketing strategies.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:39:40 -0400 CoStar News Hotels CoStar News Hotels 2471 In this episode of NextGen in Lodging, host Davonne Reaves talks with two marketing experts who are redefining the hotel industry marketing game. They discuss the evolution of hotel launches, from traditional methods to cutting-edge tactics that driving bookings.

The guests share real-life case studies and success stories, shedding light on how data-driven insights are being used to tailor marketing campaigns to specific target demographics. Listeners will also gain insights into the importance of sustainability and conscious consumerism in the hotel industry, and how these values are being woven into marketing strategies.

]]> Hotels, Investment, Business, hotel, Sales, Marketing, Lodging No Next Gen In Lodging: Dishing on Food and Wine 7 7 Next Gen In Lodging: Dishing on Food and Wine full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1533214069 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91dc8fd9 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:59:01 -0400 Hotel News Now Hotel News Now 2397 In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, host Chris Henry reconnects with old friends Maxwell Terheggen and Harrison Hinton-Hardin to talk about shifting food-and-beverage trends in hospitality. Terheggen, now executive chef at Duck and Waffle in London, previously led menus for hotel operator Soho House. Hinton-Hardin, a guest services manager at Pacifica Hotels, has a background in and passion for wine. In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, host Chris Henry reconnects with old friends Maxwell Terheggen and Harrison Hinton-Hardin to talk about shifting food-and-beverage trends in hospitality. Terheggen, now executive chef at Duck and W No Next Gen in Lodging Episode 6: Women Making History in Hospitality 6 6 Next Gen in Lodging Episode 6: Women Making History in Hospitality full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1464938887 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5cc9ef23 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:15:26 -0500 Hotel News Now Hotel News Now 1348 In this episode, host Davonne Reaves has a conversation with Wyndham Hotels’ CJ Carr and Duke Ventures’ Amina Gilyard James on “Millennial Women Making History in Hospitality.” In this episode, host Davonne Reaves has a conversation with Wyndham Hotels’ CJ Carr and Duke Ventures’ Amina Gilyard James on “Millennial Women Making History in Hospitality.” No Next Gen In Lodging Episode 5: Black History Month 5 5 Next Gen In Lodging Episode 5: Black History Month full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1454162371 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67e78cdf Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:37:56 -0500 Hotel News Now Hotel News Now 1902 In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head talks with Damon Lawrence, founder of Homage Hospitality and Stay Homage, a boutique hotel brand that celebrates Black culture. To mark Black History Month, the conversation centers on what Black culture contributes to the economy, particularly in the lodging space. Thanks for listening and visit Hotel News Now for the latest industry news every day. In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head talks with Damon Lawrence, founder of Homage Hospitality and Stay Homage, a boutique hotel brand that celebrates Black culture. To mark Black History Month, the conversation centers on wh No Next Gen in Lodging Episode 4: The Challenges of Securing Financing To Buy, Develop and PIP Hotels 4 4 Next Gen in Lodging Episode 4: The Challenges of Securing Financing To Buy, Develop and PIP Hotels full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1422350857 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd80912b Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:16:55 -0500 Hotel News Now Hotel News Now 1811 In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry has a conversation with guests Firas Turkmani, a director in capital advisory firm Ackman-Ziff’s hospitality division; and Adam Suleman, a principal at Equinox Hospitality, on the challenges of securing financing to buy, develop and renovate hotels through property improvement plans. In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry has a conversation with guests Firas Turkmani, a director in capital advisory firm Ackman-Ziff’s hospitality division; and Adam Suleman, a principal at Equinox Hospitality, on the challe No Next Gen in Lodging Podcast - Episode 3: Inside the Hotel Revival Baltimore 3 3 Next Gen in Lodging Podcast - Episode 3: Inside the Hotel Revival Baltimore full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1402089418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/823851e8 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:33:00 -0500 Hotel News Now Hotel News Now 3287 In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head sits down at the Hotel Revival Baltimore with General Manager Donte Johnson and Jason Bass, the hotel’s director of culture and impact. The trio discuss how diversity, equity and inclusion is baked into the culture at the hotel – from the small things, like sourcing products for the hotel’s gift shop, to making guests feel seen and cared for, and hiring staff whose own diverse backgrounds, experience and culture help to make those decisions seamless. In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head sits down at the Hotel Revival Baltimore with General Manager Donte Johnson and Jason Bass, the hotel’s director of culture and impact. The trio discuss how diversity, equity and in No Next Gen in Lodging Episode 2: Operations "In the Trenches" 2 2 Next Gen in Lodging Episode 2: Operations "In the Trenches" full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1379006797 https://share.transistor.fm/s/547e9897 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:13:12 -0500 Hotel News Now Hotel News Now 2656 Next Gen in Lodging Podcast host Davonne Reaves talks with Kyle Allison, general manager of the Reading Country Club and host of his own Hospitality MD Podcast; and Loren Brown, founder of consultancy Reimagine Hospitality, about operating hotels "in the trenches" during the COVID-19 pandemic, what motivates them to continue their careers in hospitality, and how the industry can recruit and retain a workforce. Next Gen in Lodging Podcast host Davonne Reaves talks with Kyle Allison, general manager of the Reading Country Club and host of his own Hospitality MD Podcast; and Loren Brown, founder of consultancy Reimagine Hospitality, about operating hotels "in the No Episode 1: Introduction 1 1 Episode 1: Introduction full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1369312885 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cd81e48 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:40:28 -0400 Hotel News Now Hotel News Now 508 Co-hosts Davonne Reaves, Chris Henry, and Omari Head lay the groundwork on what to expect from Next Gen in Lodging as part of the Hotel News Now family. Co-hosts Davonne Reaves, Chris Henry, and Omari Head lay the groundwork on what to expect from Next Gen in Lodging as part of the Hotel News Now family. No