Today is Part 2 of "The Role a Hotel General Manager Should Play in the Sales Process!!" What about Ai? I'll show you how I'm using it. Are you excited & passionate about what you do? If not, what should you do? As always, it's #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection #branding #hotels #marketing

What is Ai and how can it be used to enhance the hotel Guest Experience? I'm sure you know it's already being used, right?? How am I using Ai in my business? Watch and see, you will be surprised. Which hotel is being showcased today and how can your hotel or destination be showcased? #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection #branding #hotels #cvb #dmo #destination - show 225

What the Hell? My main #hotel contact is gone and my meeting is next week!! What do I do?? Yes, it happens, in fact it actually happen to me last week. What did I do? Tune in and find out. #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection It's Show 224 of #OnAirwithRussellofHotels

Why should a Hospitality Sales Manager do a "Self- Evaluation?" What are the steps? Don't worry, I have 7 for you! And are you your "Best Brand Advocate?" #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection #branding #marketing I'm at the #Sofitelbeverlyhills

Today I had a great conversation with Ms. #ZanaUsher of #ZanaDevineHospitality. Have service levels in hotels & restaurants changed since the pandemic? What about staffing levels? What was that 'Uh Hah" moment when she began her business? Being a #Entrepreneur, what made her take that leap? When should a restaurant or hotel call her for help?? We discuss all of that!! It's #hospitalityunplugged

Planning an Event or Meeting? What are some ways to cut cost? I have 10 Tips to share. Who's Birthday is today and which Sales Manager is doing something that most are not? Tune in and find out. It's #hospitalityunplugged! #hotelsiteselection

I did a road trip last week and popped up on someone, who & which hotel? Watch and find out. Also, following up with your clients is a crucial aspect of a hotel sales manager's role. So I have 5 reasons why Sales Managers follow up with their clients? #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection #branding #marketing

This is for my Hospitality Sales People! "Shut Up and Listen to Your Client!" Make sure we make listening a Priority!! I'm a Brand Show-Off! Which Hotel Brand am I showing off today?? #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection #branding #marketing

Do Leisure & Corporate groups require or want the same things? Of course they do...right? Check out todays show, you may be surprised. #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection #branding #marketing #contentcreator

Have you ever seen #hotels listed on Hcareers & Indeed that continuously have open sales positions? Have you ever thought of the potential impact that open position has on a hotel?? Well I have and I've listed six of them. But you have to watch the show to see them! It's #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection #marketing #brand

What an awesome guest & conversation with Ms. Robin "Rock Star" Coleman of #CarverCompanies talk about the Heart of the House, #Training, #Motivating, #Mentoring & Building Teams and the use of Social Media.

Have you ever wondered, how #hotels determine the rates they offer? What factors are involved? Well today is your lucky day, I'll discuss 8 Steps to determining hotel rates. #hospitalityunplugged

Yes! I'm a little late but we're near #Hollywood, so the Show must go on:) Lot's to talk about, What's going on with the Hotel Workers #Strike in #LosAngeles? Do you have Events in #Hotels? Have you considered #Insurance for your #events? What type of coverage do you need? I discuss it in today's show. I also congratulate and thank a few people, who? Watch and find out. #hospitalityunplugged

Today some TIP's on proactive selling. What is that? That's when you make the phone ring! I have 11 steps to getting more business. Did you know that Visit Tri-Valley is hiring a Group Sales Manager? Tune in and get the details and who to contact. That's just a few things I discuss on today's show. #hotelsiteselection #hospitalityunplugged #hotel #travel

I'm back and hitting the ground running! Fresh from #Ghana with lots to talk about, not just about my trip but today's conversation is about "Guest Expectations!!" What do guest expect? And do we always deliver? #hospitalityunplugged #hotel #travel #accraghana #wliwaterfall

Fraudulent Reservations with #Booking.com? What are your Biggest Assets in the #Hotel? Referral versus Applying? What does that mean and how can we avoid applying for a job the "Traditional Way?" These topics and comments from around the world from viewers & listeners. It's #hospitalityunplugged #travel #hotels #entrepreneur

To my #Hotel Sales People, Do you follow up with Meeting Planners who have turned you down? Do we identify other business that they may have but haven't ask? New relationships mean new hotels that offer the #RussellofHotels rate!! Just a few thinks I'll discuss today. #hospitalityunplugged

I was in the #BayArea for the weekend, where did I stay? Where did I eat? Did you know that 42 Million people will be traveling over #memorialdayweekend ? Will there be another airline meltdown? Air Travel Demand Declining? As Always it was #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection  @VisitoaklandOrg   @visitwalnutcreek​

Things have changed so How do you reach #Millennials & #GenZers? How do they want you to communicate to them? Are #hotels one size fits all? When is #Marketing about you? Are you Loyal to your job? These and a few other topics I discuss. #hospitalityunplugged

Are #hotels still being built? Yes check out how many and who's building them. "Just because it's new doesn't mean it's for you!" What does that mean? Watch and find out. Is the system broken for finding a job in the hotel space? I have some food for thought! Just a few topics I discuss #OnAirwithRussellofHotels #hospitalityunplugged