Parhaat Food Interviews Podcastit (2024)

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#72: The Art and Science of Marketing in Hospitality | with Elizabeth Harlow 31:18

9h ago31:18

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The remarkable journey of Sonesta, including its entrepreneurial spirit, growth strategies, and invaluable insights for aspiring hoteliers. In today’s episode, we dive into the world of hospitality with our special guest, Elizabeth Harlow, the Chief Brand Officer at Sonesta. Join hosts Steve Carran, and David Millili as they uncover Elizabeth’s fas…

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Mission: Make plant-based mainstream 22:56

7d ago22:56

22:56

Hear how Angel Food founder Alice Shopland is making plant-based mainstream, satisfying the cheese cravings of vegans and flexitarians alike.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#71: Creating and Marketing Experiential Hospitality & Unique, Luxury Stays | with Ben Wolff 38:45

7d ago38:45

38:45

Providing next-level experiences is more important than ever in the Hospitality Industry. In this episode, we focus on experiential hospitality and unique stays with Ben Wolff. Ben is co-founder and developer of Onera, a luxury treehouse resort in Texas Hill Country. His experiential hospitality firm Oasi develops and manages a portfolio of landsca…

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#70: Top 25 Hotels in the World, Ritz Carlton Super Yacht, Construction Pipeline, & Business Travel Demand 12:46

14d ago12:46

12:46

Hospitality Hot Topics - May 2024 Join hosts Steve Carran and David Millili as they discuss the latest hospitality industry news and trends from May 2024. This month's hot topics include: The top U.S. markets for new hotel construction pipelines, including surprising leaders Dallas and the Inland Empire region of California Rising prices for luxury…

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How do you win 14 Great Taste Awards? 39:09

21d ago39:09

39:09

Ros Heathcote has grown Borough Broth to a 35-strong B-Corp keeping the taste and quality that has won a whopping 14 Great Taste Awards.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#69: Increasing collaboration and efficiency for the product lifecycle | with Huibin Yu 32:10

21d ago32:10

32:10

Ever walked into a Starbucks and immediately thought “this looks like every other Starbucks?” Probably not. But, the painstaking effort organizations go to to maintain brand standards is manual and phenomenal. Huibin Yu is the founder of Fohlio. Fohlio is building a better path to digitize the process of product data management, specification, proc…

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#68: Caribe Royale's Route to a Four Diamond Experience | with Amaury Piedra 48:23

28d ago48:23

48:23

Amaury Piedra assumed the role of managing director in August 2020, where he leads Central Florida’s largest all-suite convention hotel located in the heart of the nation’s number one convention and tourist destination. Piedra is a bilingual veteran of the hospitality industry with 25 years of sales and operations experience leading Four Diamond li…

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#67: How to Hit Your ESG Goals: Sustainable Solutions in Food & Beverage | with Diana Geseking 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

Diana Geseking is the General Counsel for Restaurant Technologies, where she advises the senior leadership on a wide array of legal issues. She oversees various legal functions across the business and brings diversified experience in contract negotiation, business transactions, corporate governance, intellectual property, risk mitigation, complianc…

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#66: Hilton Acquires Another Indy, New Hotel of The Year, U.S. Hotels State of the Union, Blackstone, and More 11:04

1M ago11:04

11:04

In this episode, David and Steve give their thoughts on some of the most notable trends and topics during the month of April in the Hospitality Industry. They cover: International Hospitality Institute Awards Hilton Acquiring Sydell Group Blackstone Pouncing on Hotel Real Estate State of the Union - April Summer Demand for US Hotels Tropicana Las V…

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#65: The Modern Hotelier & Virtual GM Crossover Hosted by Nick Horgan 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

The Modern Hotelier Podcast and The Virtual GM Podcast come together for a special crossover episode hosted by Nick Horgan. This lively discussion brings together the hosts of the two popular hospitality podcasts - Steve Carran and David Millili from The Modern Hotelier, and Spencer Halford and Cody Adent from The Virtual GM Podcast. Nick puts the …

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#64: How Cultural Competency Drives Success | with Seema Jain 37:56

2M ago37:56

37:56

Seema Jain is the Founder and CEO of Seva Global – Growing Business Through Cultural Competency. She has years of experience helping companies become more culturally competent when engaging with people from different backgrounds. In her past role as Senior Director, Multicultural Affairs at Marriott International, Seema had responsibility for devel…

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#63: Empowering Sales and Managing Stress in Hospitality | with Eric Szymanski 53:41

2M ago53:41

53:41

Eric Szymanski is an award winning American hospitality industry professional with extensive sales & marketing leadership experience including Hilton, Marriott, Starwood and Disney. Eric has demonstrated success in leading high-performing sales teams through planning, implementing and monitoring actionable sales and marketing plans at hotels and re…

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#62: Putting Turks and Caicos On The Map | with Nikheel Advani 46:23

2M ago46:23

46:23

Nikheel Advani is the COO and co-founder of Grace Bay Resorts and oversees overall operations, branding, sales, and marketing of resort development. He joined Grace Bay Club in August 2004 as the Managing Director, serving as the top operational executive in its expansion and renovation as it evolved from a $15 million, 22-room boutique hotel to a …

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Helping people remove ultra-processed foods from their diet 48:43

3M ago48:43

48:43

Shocked by the additives and unrecognisable ingredients in so many products, Hunter & Gather help people cut out ultra-processed food.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#61: Graduate Hotels, Chip Rogers Resigns, Jobs Report, Spring Travel, and Mahomes/Kelce Restaurant 16:58

3M ago16:58

16:58

In this episode, the hosts, Steve Carran and David Millili, along with producer Jon Bumhoffer, bring a new segment called "Hospitality Hot Takes" where they analyze and provide their thoughts on the major stories that happened over the past month. They provide insights from both an independent hotel perspective as well as a branded chain viewpoint.…

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#60: Advancing Women in Hospitality | with Rachel Humphrey 54:10

3M ago54:10

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Rachel Humphrey is a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, dedicated to advancing women in leadership roles. She is the Founder of the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance and serves as a Board Member, Principal, and Interview Host for DEI Advisors. Prior to her retirement in August 2021, Rachel served as the EVP & COO of AAHOA, the nation's…

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#59: Strategies For Being Fearless in Hospitality | with Mercedes Blanco 39:12

3M ago39:12

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Mercedes Blanco is a Corporate Leader Executive in Global Travel & Hospitality with a solid record in International Sales and Marketing Strategies. She has over fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry, while volunteering at SITE, HSMAI, MPI, and teaching at several universities. Her impressive professional journey has taken her acro…

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#58: Inspiring Women in Hospitality to Pursue, Navigate and Nurture Their Careers | with Emily Goldfischer 38:30

3M ago38:30

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Emily Goldfischer is a London-based travel, food and culture reporter who founded and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Hertelier, an online platform for women in the hospitality industry. She has been living and reporting on UK and European travel trends since relocating from New York to London in 2010. Previously, Emily spent nearly twenty years worki…

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#57: The DNA of Travel: Advocacy, Technology, & Trends | with Stuart Greif 48:01

4M ago48:01

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Stuart Greif is a Global Travel and Hospitality Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, Advisor, Thought Leader, Speaker, Mentor and Investor. At Forbes Travel Guide, Greif drives strategy, innovation, and operations spanning over 80 countries and plays a leading role in Forbes Travel Guide’s Responsible Hospitality initiative. He previously served …

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Honestly Tasty: Plant-based cheese loved by vegans and non-vegans alike 29:35

4M ago29:35

29:35

Learn how Mike Moore of Honestly Tasty created products like Bree, Shamembert and Blue and got listed with M&S, Ocado, specialists and more.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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'Venomous' products that taste good and do good 32:55

4M ago32:55

32:55

Find out how Black Mamba founder Claudia Castellanos is creating products that are good for you, the planet and the people that make them.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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Juspy's Great Taste-ing functional goodness 29:26

6M ago29:26

29:26

Hear how Juspy founder Leonie Lynch created the product, built the brand, pivoted, found funding, got listings, won a Great Taste Award + more.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#56: Enhancing Experiences Through Thoughtful Design | with Virginia Toledo 47:49

6M ago47:49

47:49

Born and raised in 1980s Brooklyn, Virginia Toledo took inspiration from abandoned buildings and her contractor father to launch a career in interior design. Today, as the creative director of Toledo Geller, Virginia uses her creativity to transform high-end residential and hospitality spaces. In this episode, Virginia shares tips on differentiatio…

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Growing, funding and listing Nix & Kix's refreshingly different drinks 28:11

6M ago28:11

28:11

Nix & Kix, the refreshingly different soft drinks, give people better options for the 3pm slump. Hear how founder Julia Kessler is doing it.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#55: A Lifetime of Education | with Peter Ricci 48:04

6M ago48:04

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Peter Ricci is the Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at Florida Atlantic University. His experience ranges from destination tourism to hotels to education. He joins us to talk about what he's seeing with labor trends in the hospitality industry and how we can inspire the next generation of hot…

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Inside the Free From Food Awards 33:52

6M ago33:52

33:52

The Free From Food Awards are the UK’s only awards dedicated to free-free food and drink products and innovation. Hear all about the awards, how the free-from landscape has changed in that time and lots more with Cressida Langlands and Nicki Clowes.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#54: A Career of Storytelling | with Kevin Osterhaus 38:42

6M ago38:42

38:42

Kevin Osterhaus is a storytelling expert with a wealth of experience working with renowned hotel groups such as The Standard, Bunkhouse, and Graduate Hotels. Since becoming President of Graduate Hotels in 2021, Kevin has focused on launching programs like the Graduate Academy for employee education and development. He discusses the importance of st…

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Better Nature Tempeh: Nutritious, tasty, sustainable and listed 38:05

7M ago38:05

38:05

Hear how Better Nature's range of tasty, nutritious tempeh products has won listings in Tesco, Planet Organic, Selfridges, foodservice and more.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#53: Author Series: "Speak Up Culture" | with Stephen Shedletzky 27:41

7M ago27:41

27:41

Stephen Shedletzky —or “Shed” to his friends— helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. He supports humble leaders—those who know they are both a part of the problems they experience and the solutions they can create— as they put their people and purpose first. After years on a corporate track, Shed was introduced to and inspi…

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#52: Author Series: "Indie Hotel" | with Jeremy Wells 11:20

7M ago11:20

11:20

Jeremy Wells is the owner and partner of Ozarker Lodge, an independent hotel in Branson, Missouri. He is also a partner at Longitude, a hospitality branding and design agency, and co-founder of Flyover Development. Jeremy has authored two books, "Future Hospitality" in 2022, and his newest book, "Indie Hotel," was published earlier this year. David…

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#51: Author Series: "Show Up" | with Anthony Melchiorri 18:07

7M ago18:07

18:07

Anthony Melchiorri is the creator and host of Hotel Impossible, President of Argeo Hospitality, co-host of the No Vacancy Podcast, keynote speaker, and author of his new book, "Show Up: The Five Steps to Getting Out of Your Own Way." He joins us to share his inspiration behind writing the book and what it means to "Show Up" for yourself. Whether yo…

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#50: Diversity, Regenerative Tourism, & Global Hospitality | with Aradhana Khowala 34:56

7M ago34:56

34:56

Aradhana Khowala is a global expert and one of the most influential leaders in the hospitality, travel, and tourism sector. Her career has spanned 20+ years, five continents, and more than 75 countries. Today, she is the CEO of Aptamind Partners, a strategic consultancy, which combines hard data and decades of experience to advise governments, emer…

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Oatsu: From home kitchen to Holland & Barrett 29:46

7M ago29:46

29:46

Hear how Oatsu’s Lauren O’Donnell took her plant-based overnight oats from idea to Shopify, Holland & Barrett and a successful crowdfunder.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#49: Helping Hotels Prepare for any Employment Gaps and Reduce Onboarding Time | with Brian Monette 36:37

8M ago36:37

36:37

Brian Monette is the CEO of Transition Path, a pioneering company that specializes in capturing and cataloging internal knowledge to prepare organizations for transitions and uncertainties. We'll explore how the sucessful transfer of knowledge can have a massive impact on employee happiness, retention, and performance In this episode, you'll learn:…

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#48: Personalizing the guest journey with AI | with Frank Reeves 38:31

8M ago38:31

38:31

Today, our guest is Frank Reeves, the Co-Founder & CEO of Avvio, which recently merged with the SHR group. He is more than a tad obsessed with delivering innovative technologies and new distribution networks to grow direct bookings for hotels. Frank’s unwavering focus on innovation led him to build the hospitality industry's first fully guest-centr…

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#47: From Roadside Motel to Modern Independent Hotel | with Jeremy Wells 32:40

8M ago32:40

32:40

Are you ready to learn about the art of hospitality design with Longitude Branding? Jeremy Wells is an independent hotelier, brand strategist, investor, and author who believes that true hospitality, thoughtfully-crafted experiences, and humble attitudes can change the world. In this episode, we talk about his journey from creative director and des…

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#46: Helping Hospitality Evolve with AI | with Jacqueline Nunley 45:25

9M ago45:25

45:25

How can we use technology to help make travel easier? Jacqueline Nunley is a Travel & Hospitality Industry Advisor at Salesforce. She is an experienced world traveler and got into the Hospitality Industry because of her love for travel. She has dedicated her career to making it easier to travel using technology. In this episode, we dig into how hot…

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#45: The Importance of Good PR & Storytelling | with Jessica Gillingham 31:58

9M ago31:58

31:58

Jessica Gillingham is a public relations expert in the hospitality and lodging space. She is the founder and CEO of Abode Worldwide, a public relations agency she launched in 2017 to focus on raising the profile of transformative technology solutions and enterprise operators in the global short-term rental, lodging, and living sectors. With over 20…

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#44: Hospitality is Human-Led and Tech-Enabled | with Jeanelle Johnson 31:33

9M ago31:33

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Jeanelle Johnson is a Principal, Lead Client Partner and Travel, Transportation and Hospitality (TTH) sector Co-Leader at PwC, focused on client service, industry perspective and research for the firm’s leading TTH clients. With nearly 25 years of experience at leading investment banking and consulting firms, Jeanelle’s passion is to help clients w…

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#43: How Hotels Can Harness the Power of Branding | with Melinda Welch 26:57

10M ago26:57

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Melinda Welch is a brand and experience strategy leader. She is the head of strategy at Brand Bureau, teaches branding at the School for Visual Arts and the Pratt Institute, and is the co-host of the BrandBox Podcast. Melinda is an expert in helping brands craft unique perspectives and connect deeply with their audience through design. Throughout t…

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#42: Beyond the Tech: The Role of Personal Connections in the Hotel Industry | with Nick Horgan 50:07

10M ago50:07

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In today's episode, we speak with Nick Horgan, who is the CCO at Amaze Insights. We delve into the world of selling into hotels, technology adoption, and the importance of relationships in the hospitality industry. Nick shares his experiences, from working at NewMarket, to being a part of building a successful company and navigating acquisitions, t…

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#41: Cannabis in Travel & Hospitality: Understanding Opportunities and Challenges for Hotels | with Brian Applegarth 58:39

10M ago58:39

58:39

Welcome back to another episode of The Modern Hotelier! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of cannabis-focued travel and the evolving cannabis travel trend. Our guest, Brian Applegarth, is here to shed light on this growing industry and share his expertise on creating enriching experiences for cannabis enthusiasts. From cannabis consump…

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Grow With Iris: Innovating for children with severe allergies 28:02

11M ago28:02

28:02

Grow With Iris founder Amy Langfield's innovation and business journey began when her daughter Iris was born with multiple severe allergies.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#40: Solving Problems, Creating Demanding & Building Brands in the Vacation Rental Industry | with Dale Smith 36:54

11M ago36:54

36:54

Welcome back to The Modern Hotelier podcast! In today's episode, we explore the challenges & opportunities in the vacation rental industry with Dale Smith. Dale is the Founder & CEO of the SDDE Smith Group, a family business forming multiple brands that provide end-to-end client services for the real estate sector, from legal, to design, constructi…

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#39: Making the Most of Your Payment Processing | with BirchStreet 20:54

11M ago20:54

20:54

In this informative discussion, we have two guests joining us, John Fay and Kris Herrin from BirchStreet. Join us as we dive deep into the world of payment processing and uncover valuable insights to help you optimize your payment systems. Whether you're a business owner, financial professional, or simply interested in understanding the intricacies…

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#38: HITEC 2023: From the Hockey Hall of Fame 59:04

11M ago59:04

59:04

We're excited to bring you this special episode from HITEC 2023 in Toronto! During the week of HITEC, we sat down with hospitality professionals at GAIN's Night of Legends event at the Hockey Hall of Fame. We had a lot of fun with this one! In this episode you'll discover: The value of HITEC and why people keep coming back The most interesting and …

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Riddim Snacks: Caribbean-inspired, Vegan and inclusive 22:45

11M ago22:45

22:45

Jared Spencer founded Riddim Snacks to authentically represent the stories, flavours and ingredients of the Caribbean. Listen in to discover how he’s achieving that goal.Kirjoittanut Froghop

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#37: Vacation Rentals, Bleisure & Technology | with Michael Friedman 35:22

12M ago35:22

35:22

Do you want to gain insights into the latest trends and advancements in the hospitality industry, specifically focused on Vacation Rentals? In this episode, we have a special guest speaker, Michael Friedman, the COO of Onefinestay in the Americas. Michael will share invaluable career insights gained from his vast experience in the field. We will al…