In this episode, Brian is joined by Rick Ringo, Senior VicePresident, Operations for IDM Hospitality Management. IDM Hospitality Management develops and manages independent, boutique hotels that enrich their communities. They have been a trusted partner to hoteliers since 1999 and are practiced in helping stakeholders bring their vision to life. Their expertise includes hotels, restaurant concepts and management, conference and event centers and spas and salons. Tune in to hear who Rick Thanks for helping himalong the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Aliya Khan, VicePresident Global Design Strategy & Product Development at Marriott Hotels & Resorts. As Vice President Global Design Strategy & Product Development, Aliya oversees the creative direction for over 30 brands across the Premium, Select and Midscale portfolios. With a background in both Architecture and Industrial Design from Pratt Institute, she has built areputation for translating brand strategy into thoughtful, resonant guest experiences at scale. Tune in to hear who Aliya Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Joe Iturri, Senior VicePresident, Business Development with HCW Hospitality. HCW is a real estate development and property management company that develops, owns, and operates full service, select service, and extended stay hotels. Their hotels operateunder Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Caesars flags with the portfolio currently managing 13 hotels with more under development. Tune in to hear who Joe Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Deniz Dorbek, Founder ofthe Regulus Collective. Regulus is a New York–based global hospitality investment and creative advisory firm shaping the evolution of lifestyle hospitality. With over twenty-five years in global hospitality across seven countries and with some of the world’s most influential brands, Deniz has built her career at the intersection of commerce, creativity, culture, andphilosophy. Tune in to hear who Deniz Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Blair Wills, President& CEO of StepStone Hospitality. Based in Providence, RI, StepStone Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company specializing in the operation of full-service, select-service, lifestyle, and independent hotels throughout the United States. Currently managing 35 properties with over 5,000 guestrooms in 16 states, their world-class leadership team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for their owners, guests, and associates. Tune in to hear who Blair Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Arjun Channa, GeneralManager at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. Setalong Mai Khao Beach, the JW Marriott Phuket Resort offers 262 luxurious guestrooms, nine signature restaurants and bars, state of the art meeting facilities and a world class spa. A truly Five Star experience where every detail is designed with care. Tune in to hear who Arjun Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Kristina Unker, Founderand Creative Director at MA’AM Creative. MA'AM is a woman-led branding agency for hospitality clients who deliver indelible experiences to their guests. At MA’AM they are committed to supporting and enabling a more equitable creative industry by evolving and improving their business practices. They believe extraordinary work is a resultof diverse perspectives, social and cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences. Tune in to hear who Kristina Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Ed Walls, Executive VicePresident with the Woodworth Core Group. Based in Atlanta, the Woodworth Core Group has a long history of analyzing both the historical and future performance of the lodging industry. They specialize in providing customized research to a broad array of owners, managers, lenders, and both public and private sector investors, as well as product and service providers to the hospitality industry. Their clients are a broad array of hotel owners, developers, public REITS, private equity firms, major hotel companies, municipalities, universities, and public agencies. Tune in to hear who Ed Thanks for helpinghim along the way.