On this Room 65 of A Room With A View, we sit down with the brilliant Richard Crawford from Marriott Hotels. Richard’s journey from growing up in Tasmania and working in the family business, to building one of Australia’s finest boutique hotels, The Henry Jones, is nothing short of inspiring. He’s a true hotelier — passionate, creative, and deeply connected to place and people. We loved hearing his reflections on family, business, friendship and what it means to build something lasting and meaningful in our ever-evolving industry. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — it helps us share more of these incredible stories from our world of hospitality

Welcome to A Room With A View, the podcast where we dive into the stories behind the people shaping our industry. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Hutton from Hilton – a true hotelier at heart, and a family man who has dedicated his life to hospitality. Paul’s journey is as inspiring as it is fascinating. We talk about where it all began, from his early steps into hotels, to the extraordinary experience of running a property in the middle of a war zone. Along the way, Paul shares the lessons that shaped his leadership, the friendships that kept him grounded, and what it really means to love this business, not just as a career, but as a calling. This is a wide-ranging, insightful conversation with someone who has seen and lived it all – and we can’t wait for you to hear it.

Welcome to A Room With A View, coming to you live from No Vacancy 2025. Today we’re diving into the world of European sun beds with Sophia from Dolce Capri — a young start-up that’s redefining the way we relax poolside. It’s a story of passion, design innovation, and creating comfort in a whole new way. We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation, and if you do, don’t forget to like and subscribe so you can join us for more stories shaping the future of hospitality

Welcome back to A Room With A View, coming to you live from NoVacancy. In this episode, we’re joined by Kay Goodman, a passionate hotelier and leader who has just taken the bold step of starting her own company. Kay’s story is full of energy and inspiration, showing what it takes to turn experience into opportunity and vision into action. We dive into her journey, her perspective on the future of hospitality, and the lessons she’s carrying forward into this exciting new chapter. If you enjoy the conversation, don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of A Room With A View.

Welcome to Room with a View, coming to you live from No Vacancy 2025. We’ve got a bit of déjà vu today, because almost exactly one year ago we had these two legends on the podcast together. By complete coincidence, here we are again — one year later, same show, but with a whole lot that’s changed. We're joined by Ramzy De Silva and Declan Mimnagh, and what a year it has been for both of them. We’re honestly so proud of everything they’ve achieved since we last sat down together — it really shows how quickly things can evolve in this industry when passion meets opportunity. So buckle up for a lively and inspiring conversation that’s as much about looking forward as it is about celebrating how far we’ve come since last year’s chat. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share Room with a View — it makes a big difference and helps us keep bringing you these conversations with some of the most exciting voices in hospitality.

Welcome to A Room With A View, live from Room With A View 2025. Our special guest is none other than Caper Schmidt, and we're thrilled to have you with us as we explore the ideas, people, and stories shaping the future of our industry. This podcast is about more than just conversation—it’s a chance to open the window a little wider, to challenge perspectives, and to share insights you won’t find anywhere else. We’re here to celebrate innovation, leadership, and the human side of business and culture. To our audience joining us from around the world, thank you for tuning in. Your time and support mean everything. If you’re enjoying the show, please take a moment to like, subscribe, and share—we grow because of you, and we’d love to keep building this community together.

Welcome to another live edition of Room With A View, coming to you from the heart of NoVacancy 2025. Today we’re recording from the HR Stage, where conversations about people, culture, and the future of hospitality are at the forefront. A big thank you to Nicole Downs for inviting us onto the stage and for her warm introductions — it’s always a pleasure to be part of this community. Joining us today is Kailash Sarma, an experienced public speaker and thought leader. We’ll be diving into his journey, insights from the floor of NoVacancy, and his perspective on where our industry is heading. If you enjoy Room With A View and want to hear more conversations like this one, please like and subscribe — it really helps us share these stories further across the hospitality community.

Welcome back to A Room With A View, live from No Vacancy 2025. Today we’ve got a truly exciting conversation lined up with Ryan and Alyssa from Aetheron - Booking Boost. They’re at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, and together we’ll explore how AI is being applied to the hotel industry in ways that are transforming guest experience, streamlining operations, and unlocking new value for owners and teams alike. This is not just what’s coming next — this is the future unfolding right now. We’re thrilled to share their insights with you, straight from the heart of Australia’s biggest hotel and accommodation event. To all our listeners and viewers: thank you for joining us here at No Vacancy. If you enjoy these conversations and want to stay ahead in hospitality, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share A Room With A View.

Welcome to A Room With A View Live from No Vacancy. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Michael Donnelly — a man who’s lived more lives than most of us could dream of. From fronting rock ’n’ roll bands to building stages for some of the biggest acts in the world, Michael now leads the charge in one of the hospitality industry’s most exciting niches: Japanese sleeping pods. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, reinvention, and what it really takes to stand out in business and in life. Michael’s energy and perspective make this a truly memorable chat with someone who’s as innovative as he is down-to-earth. If you enjoy the episode, please like, share, and subscribe — it helps us keep bringing you more great conversations.

Welcome to A Room With A View, coming to you live from No Vacancy, where we explore the stories shaping hospitality and beyond. Today, we’re joined by someone who has taken the spirit of hospitality far outside the walls of hotels and into communities, literally changing lives. Craig Rodgers is a former hotelier whose career journey has led him to extraordinary impact through his work with ReLove, providing essential furniture and household goods to people in need, and with Wipe Out Dementia, raising crucial awareness and funds for dementia research. From running hotels to running social change, Craig shows us that leadership is about people, purpose, and action. He’s a friend of ours, and we couldn’t be prouder to share his story with you. This conversation will inspire you to think differently about what it means to serve others. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share A Room With A View so more people can join us in these conversations.

Welcome to A Room With A View, coming to you live from NoVacancy 2025. We are thrilled to be surrounded by the people shaping the future of our industry. A special thank you to Gabriel Eytan for introducing us to the world of TEA on this episode – in this episode you will learn there is so much more to Tea than you know - it could quite literally change your life. And of course, thank you to all our listeners for tuning in. Your support, feedback, and passion for our wonderful industry. If you’re enjoying the conversations we’re sharing here at A Room With A View, we’d love it if you hit like, subscribe, and stay connected as we bring you more voices, ideas, and stories live from NoVacancy and beyond.

Welcome to A Room With A View, coming to you live from No Vacancy 2025. Today, we’re diving into a conversation that goes beyond hotels and hospitality, exploring how business can be a platform for real change. Our guest is Vinita Baravkar, the founder of Bhumi, a pioneering brand transforming the way the world thinks about textiles, sustainability, and conscious living. From humble beginnings to leading a movement in sustainable luxury, Vinita shares her vision, her resilience, and her quest to change the world one mindful choice at a time. To all our listeners—thank you for joining us on this journey. Your support means everything. If you enjoy these conversations, please take a moment to like, subscribe, and share the podcast so more people can be a part of this community. Let’s get started.

Welcome to A Room With A View Live from No Vacancy 2025— broadcasting straight from ICC Sydney! Today’s episode features a special guest: Gianni Domenicone, talented Hotel Manager at Quest Sydney Olympic Park. This session explores Gianni’s story—his career from Western Sydney student to leading a team amid today’s industry challenges, including guest expectations, operational innovation, and the ever-evolving art of service. Discover what it truly means to be a hotel manager in 2025: balancing guest satisfaction, driving owner returns, and leading teams with purpose and passion. A heartfelt thank you to our listeners for joining us, and to No Vacancy 2025 for hosting this amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas that shape our industry. Please like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to support A Room With A View—your front-row seat to industry legends and their stories. Related

Welcome to A Room With A View LIVE, the podcast where we dive into the people, places, and perspectives shaping today’s hotel world. In this episode, we’re joined by James Blanchett — a hotelier, owner of Quest Hotels, and, in another life, a rockstar lead guitarist. James takes us on the journey from working as a Night Porter at Quay West, sharing how he made the leap from managing hotels to owning hotels. With his third hotel now on board and more still to come, James reflects on the lessons, the risks, and the rhythm behind creating long-term value in the hotel game. Thank you James for joining us live from No Vacancy 2025 and sharing your story with us. If you enjoy this conversation, don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe to A Room With A View so you never miss an episode.

Welcome to A Room With A View, coming to you live from No Vacancy 2025. Today we’re joined by the incredible Melinda Lampier for a conversation that dives deep into reputation, leadership, hotel career journeys, and the relationships that shape them all. To our listeners, thank you for being part of this community — your support means everything. If you enjoy these conversations, please remember to like, subscribe, and share the podcast so we can keep bringing you inspiring voices from the hospitality world. Now, let’s get into this special live discussion with Melinda Lampier. https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-lampier-79427b3b/

Welcome to A Room With a View, the podcast where we dive into the stories, strategies, and people shaping hotels, business, sport, and culture across Australia. Today is a very special occasion for us – Episode 50. Hitting this milestone has only been possible because of you, our listeners, who’ve tuned in, shared your feedback, and helped us grow this community of big-picture thinkers and curious minds. To mark the occasion, we couldn’t think of a better guest. Joining us is none other than Brian Fletcher, CEO of the Penrith Panthers. Under Brian’s leadership, the Panthers have become one of the most successful and admired organisations in Australian sport—not just for their incredible performance on the field, but also for their strong community connection, financial sustainability, and bold vision for the future. In this conversation, we’ll explore what it takes to lead a modern sporting powerhouse, the lessons business leaders can learn from elite sport, and how the Panthers have built a winning culture that extends well beyond the scoreboard. Whether you’re a fan of rugby league, leadership, or simply the art of building something great, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. So settle in, and let’s step into Episode 50 of A Room With a View—with Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher.

In this Room 49 - Grant and Scott go back to where it all began for a wide ranging chat about many things, Val Kilmer, The Doors, Hotel Markets, Revenue Management Psychology and more. We are sorry for the length of time between drinks and will ensure you don't have to wait as long for the next episode. Thank you so much for listening to a A Room With A View.

In Room 48, we are joined by Steve Cox, former CEO of Destination NSW. Steve is a wonderful person with a great story to tell. Steve talks about the power of connection and shares some wonderful stories or his move from retail into tourism. This is a link to the Harvard study Steve mentioned. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/

Room 47 and Erin Pickering from Holy Stone drops by the Room Without A View studio. Erin has a background in service delivery and has started a company to change the service world in Australia. Holystone is there to offer practical advice to companies so they can improve the service offered to their customers. Erin has some good practical advice on good service and how to get there. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Erin's company link is below; https://www.holystone.au/

In Room 46, Grant shares a deeply personal story of his time in Fiji. Grant left Sydney for the adventure of a lifetime, where he discovered the importance of living and belonging. An excellent story for budding hoteliers as they consider opportunities and which ones to take. It also proves the theory that hotels change lives.