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A HOTEL PODCAST

A new series showcasing about innovative hotels and hospitality professionals. From hotels and motels to suites and boutiques. Hosted by Jaime Black for the Dynasty Podcasts Network.

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AHP 052 - Andrew Wintner (Cassette)

Andrew Wintner, Founder at Cassette, A Music Curation Agency , guests on A HOTEL PODCAST for a deep dive on soundtracking hotels, restaurants, and more. Wintner speaks on providing music curation services to clients like Fontainebleau Las Vegas , Graduate Hotels , Lettuce Entertain You , and more. The music expert also details his Off The Record newsletter collaboration with the Hotels Above Par…

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AHP 051 - Kellie Sirna (Studio 11 Design)

Studio 11 Design Owner and Principal Kellie Sirna guests on A HOTEL PODCAST to speak on the firm's service offerings and offer insights into notable hospitality client projects. Sirna revisits working with the Hutton Hotel in Nashville on both the hotel's Analog music venue and the creator-friendly Writers Studios , the latter project involved working with talent like Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic…

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AHP 050 - Julie Wagner (Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau)

Julie Wagner, Chief Executive Officer at the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau , checks in on A HOTEL PODCAST to shine light on all things Beverly Hills. Wagner speaks on the reality of Beverly Hills and what the city has to offer beyond the version of the city that people think of from TV and movies, and offers her tips for dining, shopping, and lodging in Beverly Hills. The tourism…

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AHP 04​9 - Dean Dr. Michael Cheng (Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management​)

Dean Dr. Michael Cheng guests​ on A HOTEL PODCAST to offer insights into the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Miami’s Florida International University . Dr. Cheng ​details the school's Programming On Demand course offering,​ which allows for current developments across hospitality, technology, and more to be added to the Chaplin School's curriculum in a timely fashion. The…

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AHP 048 - Tamas Vago (Waldorf Astoria Chicago)

In the second of two interviews recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago , GM Tamas Vago offers insights into the hotel's tenth annual tree lighting ceremony. Vago speaks on hosting and overseeing all elements of the tree lighting ceremony, from speaking at the event to managing the delivery and placement of the tree in the center of the hotel's courtyard. The GM also opens up about sharing the…

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AHP 047 - Ashley Ochse (Waldorf Astoria Chicago)

In the first of two interviews recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago , Director of Sales and Marketing Ashley Ochse speaks on the hotel's tenth annual tree lighting ceremony. Ochse shares insights into the level of planning that went into activating this year's tree lighting festivities. The Director of Sales and Marketing also details how the French Noël theme, inspired by Christmastime in…

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AHP 046 - Rachel Ayotte (Late Checkout)

Rachel Ayotte, CEO and Founder at travel PR powerhouse bread & Butter , visits A HOTEL PODCAST for a deep dive into the editorial vertical she founded, Late Checkout . Ayotte speaks on Late Checkout's evolution from a LinkedIn feature to a daily newsletter and standalone web destination. The founder also details Late Checkout's mission to be like an in the know friend in your inbox, covering F&B,…

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AHP 045 - Brandon Berkson (Hotels Above Par) (2025)

Hotels Above Par founder Brandon Berkson returns to A HOTEL PODCAST in an interview recorded at Chicago Athletic Association . Berkson delves into HAP's Substack strategy, and the different but aligned objectives of the site's two newsletters: Hotel Espresso and Hotels Above Par Weekly (aka Happenings). The HAP EIC also speaks on the site's print pocket guides , detailing what a specialized print…

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AHP 044 - Chris Fregeau (ARRIVE Palm Springs x Palisociety)

​A HOTEL PODCAST checks into ARRIVE Palm Springs to interview Chris Frago, Regional Director of Operations at Palisociety . Frago reveals how ARRIVE Palm Springs is designed to feel like visiting a friend's home, and shares what separates the ARRIVE experience from other Palisociety offerings. The Regional Director of Operations also speaks on the hotel's Mid-Century design, and details how the…

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AHP 043 - Gabe Isaac (The Manchester)

A HOTEL PODCAST visits The Manchester in Lexington, KY to talk to GM Gabe Isaac about the hotel's bluegrass hospitality. Isaac sheds light on The Manchester's Rickhouse Revival design style, speaks on the influence of Lexington's equestrian and bourbon cultures on the hotel, and shares his thoughts on The Manchester being recognized as one of TIME's World's Greatest Places 2024 .

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