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Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

Travel Media Group & Ryan Embree

187 episodes

1 week ago

Tune into Suite Spot, the hotel marketing podcast by Travel Media Group. Twice a month, we’ll zero in on a topic relevant to hoteliers today. Learn about hotel marketing news and expert tips to help your hotel compete online.

Topics we’ll cover include trends in social media, online reviews, and how travelers search for hotels online today to help hoteliers stay on top of industry trends and keep up with the competition. Suite Spot is hosted by Travel Media Group brand ambassador Ryan Embree, who is joined by other experts on all things hotel marketing. Have a question you’d like us to answer on the show or a topic you’d like to hear about? Text or leave us a voicemail at (407) 984-7455. For detailed show notes and transcripts visit http://www.travelmediagroup.com/suitespot/

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Tune into Suite Spot, the hotel marketing podcast by Travel Media Group. Twice a month, we’ll zero in on a topic relevant to hoteliers today. Learn about hotel marketing news and expert tips to help your hotel compete online.

Topics we’ll cover include trends in social media, online reviews, and how travelers search for hotels online today to help hoteliers stay on top of industry trends and keep up with the competition. Suite Spot is hosted by Travel Media Group brand ambassador Ryan Embree, who is joined by other experts on all things hotel marketing. Have a question you’d like us to answer on the show or a topic you’d like to hear about? Text or leave us a voicemail at (407) 984-7455. For detailed show notes and transcripts visit http://www.travelmediagroup.com/suitespot/

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Episodes (20/187)

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

187 – The Hospitality Show 2025 | Key Takeaways

Host of the Suite Spot podcast and Vice President of Marketing at Travel Media Group, Ryan Embree, breaks down the key takeaways from the 2025 Hospitality Show that took place in Denver, Colorado, last month.

Ryan shares not only his opinion on some of the most prevalent topics from the renowned industry event, but he also shares what panelists, attendees, hoteliers, and others had to say about the conference and the state of hospitality.

1 week ago

16 minutes 23 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

186 – Check-In with AHLA

Tune in to the most recent AHLA Check-In episode with President & CEO of the AHLA Foundation, Kevin Carey! As a familiar face on the Suite Spot, Kevin stops in to give us the latest and greatest developments and advocacy work taking place at the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Be sure to watch now to know what current events are impacting the hospitality industry.

3 weeks ago

22 minutes 40 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

185 – International Luxury Hotel Association: INSPIRE USA Preview

Tune in to this special episode of the Suite Spot to hear from two very special guests of the International Luxury Hotel Association. First off, President of the ILHA, Barak Hirschowitz, and Co-Founder of the association, Jonathan Edelheit, join the podcast to preview the upcoming INSPIRE USA conference taking place on December 10-11, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

These two luxury hospitality experts discuss several important topics in this episode, including the humble origin of the ILHA, how the luxury hotel market is leading the industry in innovation, what attendees can look forward to from INSPIRE USA 2025, and much more.

1 month ago

1 hour 8 minutes 13 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

184 – Best Western Hotels & Resorts – Joelle Park

Check out the latest Suite Spot episode featuring SVP and CMO at Best Western Hotels, Joelle Park! Joelle joins the Suite Spot to discuss the incredible BWH portfolio, their Life’s a Trip campaign, marketing to different traveler segments, and much more.

Be sure to catch the full episode now!

1 month ago

25 minutes 34 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

183 – Suite Spot: Road Trip – AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown

The Suite Spot takes a trip to central Florida to visit the incredible AC Hotel Orlando Downtown, part of the Kolter Hospitality portfolio. The Regional Director of Food & Beverage at Kolter, Robert Mason, joins the Suite Spot to discuss:

- Seasonal Menus
- F&B in the Guest Experience
- How Kolter Hospitality is Shaping F&B
- The Importance of a Social Presence for a Hotel Property

Be sure to tune in to catch the whole episode.

1 month ago

24 minutes 7 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

182 – AHLA Check-In with Rosanna Maietta

The busy summer travel season is just about wrapped up, which means the Suite Spot is due for another quarterly check-in with the American Hotel & Lodging Association to get the latest news and developments taking place in the hospitality industry.

AHLA President and CEO Rosanna Maietta joins the Suite Spot to discuss current hotel trends, industry challenges, the importance of mentors and mentees in hospitality, and more.

2 months ago

23 minutes 47 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

181 – The Hospitality Show 2025 Preview with Alexi Khajavi

The 2025 Hospitality Show is fast approaching! While it is only a couple of months away, it will take place in Denver, Colorado, on October 26-28. Alexi Khajavi, President of Questex—Hospitality, Travel, & Wellness, joins the Suite spot to discuss the upcoming event and what attendees can look forward to this year.

Alexi shares insight on:

- New Interactive Zones & Networking at THS 2025
- Questex’s Quest Zero Sustainability Initiative
- The Changing Landscape of Hospitality
- Digital Marketing and the Importance of Social Media for Travel

And much more.

2 months ago

37 minutes 8 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

180 – Suite Spot Road Trip: Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral

The next stop on the Suite Spot: Road Trip takes us to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to visit the newly opened Hyatt Place with special guest and Dual Property Sales Manager - Jennifer Odom!

Jennifer sits down with host Ryan Embree to discuss how a special property, such as the Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral, leverages its space coast location, social media, and community engagement to grow business and provide an exceptional guest experience.

2 months ago

22 minutes 44 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

179 – The Independent Hotel Show Miami Preview 2025

Special guest David Audrain, CEO of Exposition Development Company, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the upcoming 2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami and how Expo DevCo develops, facilitates, and hosts the convention. Attendees will also learn what they can look forward to from this year’s event and much more in the episode.

2 months ago

28 minutes 27 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

178 – Suite Spot: Road Trip – Marriott Pompano Beach Resort

The next episode in the Suite Spot: Road Trip series takes travelers to the newly renovated Marriott Pompano Beach Resort in Sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida! The resort's General Manager, Leslie Weil, sits down on the podcast to share with audiences the transformative renovation, unique dining options, and enhanced guest experience. Tune in now.

3 months ago

22 minutes 46 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

177 – Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series – Nicholas Gold

Tune in to the next episode of the Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show series to catch special guest Nicholas Gold, who takes center stage on the podcast!

As Managing Director of Black Desert Resort, Nicholas shares the early beginnings of his hospitality journey, the one-of-a-kind appeal of independent hotels, and how the newly opened Black Desert Resort is accentuating the guest experience in hospitality.

3 months ago

19 minutes 39 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

176 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Casa Marina Key West

The Suite Spot Spotlight Series takes viewers to sunny Key West in the newest episode, featuring the lavish and beachside resort, Casa Marina Key West by Hilton!

Special guest and General Manager at Casa Marina, Evelyn Summer, joins the podcast to share the property's rich history, insight on the $90 million hotel renovation, and how a strong digital presence on social media and guest review platforms plays a pivotal role in connecting with travelers worldwide.

3 months ago

24 minutes 3 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

175 – Suite Spot: Road Trip Series – Homewood Suites Orlando by Hilton

The next episode in the Suite Spot: Road Trip series takes the podcast to Central Florida to visit the incredible Homewood Suites by Hilton nearest to Universal Studios!

In this exciting episode, the brand leader of Homewood Suites, Rick Colling, and the General Manager of the property, Carlos Sotillo, sit down on the podcast to discuss the Homewood brand, the evolution of the extended stay hotel segment, and the future of hospitality.

3 months ago

27 minutes 3 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

174 – Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series – David Bowd

Tune in to the most recent Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series episode to hear from the founder of Salt Hotels, David Bowd, as he discusses the origins of Salt Hotels, founding the Salt School, hospitality industry trends, and the next generation of hotel professionals.

Be sure to follow and subscribe to the Suite Spot so you never miss an episode, and be sure to check out our Travel Media Group YouTube channel as well.

3 months ago

44 minutes 1 second

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

173 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Loay Nour, joins the Suite Spot podcast to discuss the launch of Fairmont’s global campaign - “Make Special Happen”.

Tune in now to learn more about the brand and the campaign only on the Suite Spot.

4 months ago

21 minutes 6 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

172 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Bryan Tubaugh

Check out the latest TMG Hospitality Trailblazers episode featuring the Founder of Aligned Hospitality, Bryan Tubaugh!

Bryan joins the podcast to discuss founding Aligned Hospitality, the meaning behind the brand, technology in hospitality, improving the guest experience, and much more.

Tune in now.

4 months ago

36 minutes 11 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

171 – Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series – Gabriel Perez

Check out the latest episode in the Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series, to hear from the COO of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, Gabriel Perez!

Gabriel breaks down the intricacies of F&B in hospitality, how the Indigo brand is evolving, and what attendees can look forward to at the 2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami.

4 months ago

33 minutes 19 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

170 – Suite Spot: Road Trip – Mission Resort + Club

The Suite Spot travels to Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, to visit the historic Mission Resort + Club as the next stop in the Road Trip series. This property is renowned for its prestigious golf courses, natural environment, and rich Florida history dating back to the early 1900s.

Tune in to hear from General Manager Cindy Staley and Director of Agronomy Danny Parks as these two join the Suite Spot.

5 months ago

19 minutes 35 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

169 – NYU IHIF 2025: Key Takeaways

The Suite Spot was live at the 2025 NYU IHIF conference last week, covering the event to bring hoteliers exclusive content and insight on the most prevalent topics and trends in the hospitality industry currently.

Tune in now to get the pulse on how investors, owners, hoteliers, and guests are feeling about the industry and where they see it heading in 2025 and beyond as Suite Spot host, Ryan Embree, shares the 2025 NYU IHIF key takeaways.

5 months ago

17 minutes 38 seconds

Suite Spot: A Hotel Marketing Podcast

168 – Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series – Kat Woods

Be sure to catch the debut episode of the all-new Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series.

Suite Spot first-timer, and special guest, Kat Woods of NYC Women of Hospitality, joins the podcast to discuss critical topics including:

- The Importance of Women in Hospitality
- 2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami
- Social Media and Its Impact on the Hotel Guest Experience

And much more.

5 months ago

23 minutes 42 seconds