Best Next Gen in Lodging by HNN Podcasts (2025)

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A conversation with the winners of She Has a Deal 2025 pitch contest 18:35

11d ago18:35

18:35

In this Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode, the winners of this year's She Has a Deal college pitch contest talk about their winning project and their thoughts about joining the hospitality industry.By Hotel News Now

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How higher education is shaping the future of hospitality 26:53

1M ago26:53

26:53

On this month's episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Omari Head chat about the future of hospitality in higher education.By Hotel News Now

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Women in hospitality share their leadership experiences in the industry 35:36

3M ago35:36

35:36

Crown Hospitality Consulting's Amanda Chivers and ABD Creative's Amy Draheim joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss leading in the hospitality industry as a woman.By Hotel News Now

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Early Trump policies spark workforce concerns for hotel industry 26:50

3M ago26:50

26:50

Next Gen in Lodging hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head remind hoteliers to not let the current political climate effect diversity, equity and inclusion in the hospitality industry.By Hotel News Now

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Transitioning from short-term rentals to hotel ownership 21:12

4M ago21:12

21:12

Bruce and Kameko Burdine joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss how they got into hotel ownership after starting with short-term rentals.By Hotel News Now

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Marketing to younger generations in the hospitality industry 30:54

6M ago30:54

30:54

Wanderland's Alicia Zur-Szpiro and Saar Shai joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to talk about the inspiration behind their hospitality consultancy and how to market to the younger generations.By Hotel News Now

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Building a network in the hospitality industry (with Kingsbury Financial's Tommy Beyer) 24:33

6M ago24:33

24:33

Kingsbury Financial's Tommy Beyer joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss how networking through professional organizations helped him early on in his career in the hospitality industry.By Hotel News Now

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How Choice's SOAR program aims to diversify hotel ownership 27:51

8M ago27:51

27:51

Choice Hotels International's Ken Townsend, Jacquelyn Peterson and Marcus Thomas join host Omari Head to discuss how their company's SOAR program has sought to expand the pool of hotel owners to underrepresented groups like those who are black, Hispanic, native Americans, women or veterans.By Hotel News Now

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Hoteliers Discuss Solutions for Overtourism 55:41

8M ago55:41

55:41

On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry speaks with Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Kansas Henderson and Club Med's Sebastien Favre about how hotels can play a role in the prevention of overtourism.By Hotel News Now

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Next Gen in Lodging: History-Making Black Female Hotel Investors Get Candid About The Journey To General Partnership 40:01

10M ago40:01

40:01

In this episode of Next Gen in Lodging, host Davonne Reeves celebrates Black Business Month in a candid conversation with Dr. Amina James and Acquania Escarne, two of the partners in AJA Investments, about the lessons they learned and barriers they broke growing from passive hotel investors to general partners.…

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Next Gen in Lodging: Predicting the Future for Black Hotel Owners 17:18

10M ago17:18

17:18

On this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Davonne Reaves and Omari Head recapped their experiences and takeaways from the recent National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers conference in Miami.By Hotel News Now

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Next Gen in Lodging: Tactics For Hotel Marketing 51:51

1y ago51:51

51:51

Host Davonne Reaves sits down with Kylie Chen from Twenty Four Seven Hotels, Jason Pirock from Springboard Hospitality and Christos Perakis from Zoottle to uncover the tactics and innovations driving success in hotel marketing, from leveraging digital platforms to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence.…

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Next Gen in Lodging: Developers Discuss Financing Methods in Current Environment 1:00:44

1y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Next Gen in Lodging host Chris Henry speaks with developers Dave Jacoby and Will Moncrief on how they were able to get funding for their recent projects amid a tough lending environment.By Hotel News Now

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Next Gen in Lodging: Empowering Women in Hospitality 29:35

1y ago29:35

29:35

In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves talks with guests Ntxhi Song, a hotel broker, and Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and leadership coach, about their unique journeys, challenges and triumphs as women in hospitality.By Hotel News Now

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Next Gen in Lodging: What Do Future Black Hotel Leaders Want? 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

38:47

In recognition of Black History Month, the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast features a conversation with one of the most influential educators in hospitality at an historically black college or university. Guest Dr. Erinn Tucker Oluwole, chair of the hospitality and tourism management program at the University of Maryland Eastern S…

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Next Gen In Lodging: The Impact of Global Affairs on the World of Travel 43:47

1+ y ago43:47

43:47

NextGen In Lodging host Christopher Henry, CEO of Majestic Hospitality, guides an exploration of the intricate interplay between global affairs and the enchanting world of travel. Henry and guests Gus Gleiter and Leslie Boggess engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of various global phenomena on travel experiences. The conversation…

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Next Gen in Lodging: Looking Back and Ahead on the Hotel Industry 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

40:50

In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, on the Hotel News Now Podcast Network, hosts Davonne Reaves, Omari Head and Chris Henry reflect on the past year and share their expectations for what's to come.By Hotel News Now

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Next Gen in Lodging: How Crowdfunding Is Enabling Hotel Ownership 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

37:49

In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head talks with co-host Davonne Reaves about Vesterr, her crowdfunding platform for commercial real estate investment, with a focus on hospitality, and how it is enabling hotel ownership particularly among aspiring Black hoteliers.By Hotel News Now

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Next Gen in Lodging: Synergy in Staffing, Hotel Managment 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

31:43

In the latest episode of the "Next Gen in Lodging" podcast, guest Daymain Smith, a founder and CEO of Atlanta, Georgia-based third-party hotel management firm Synergy Hospitality Group, shares insights into the challenges of hotel management and staffing with "Next Gen in Lodging" host Omari Head.By Hotel News Now

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Next Gen in Lodging: Revolutionizing Hotel Launches 41:11

1+ y ago41:11

41:11

In this episode of NextGen in Lodging, host Davonne Reaves talks with two marketing experts who are redefining the hotel industry marketing game. They discuss the evolution of hotel launches, from traditional methods to cutting-edge tactics that driving bookings. The guests share real-life case studies and success stories, shedding light on how dat…

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Next Gen In Lodging: Dishing on Food and Wine 39:57

2y ago39:57

39:57

In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, host Chris Henry reconnects with old friends Maxwell Terheggen and Harrison Hinton-Hardin to talk about shifting food-and-beverage trends in hospitality. Terheggen, now executive chef at Duck and Waffle in London, previously led menus for hotel operator Soho House. Hinton-Hardin, a guest ser…

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Next Gen in Lodging Episode 6: Women Making History in Hospitality 22:28

2+ y ago22:28

22:28

In this episode, host Davonne Reaves has a conversation with Wyndham Hotels’ CJ Carr and Duke Ventures’ Amina Gilyard James on “Millennial Women Making History in Hospitality.”By Hotel News Now

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Next Gen In Lodging Episode 5: Black History Month 31:42

2+ y ago31:42

31:42

In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head talks with Damon Lawrence, founder of Homage Hospitality and Stay Homage, a boutique hotel brand that celebrates Black culture. To mark Black History Month, the conversation centers on what Black culture contributes to the economy, particularly in the lodging space. Thanks for list…

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Next Gen in Lodging Episode 4: The Challenges of Securing Financing To Buy, Develop and PIP Hotels 30:11

2+ y ago30:11

30:11

In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry has a conversation with guests Firas Turkmani, a director in capital advisory firm Ackman-Ziff’s hospitality division; and Adam Suleman, a principal at Equinox Hospitality, on the challenges of securing financing to buy, develop and renovate hotels through property improvement pla…

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Next Gen in Lodging Podcast - Episode 3: Inside the Hotel Revival Baltimore 54:47

2+ y ago54:47

54:47

In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head sits down at the Hotel Revival Baltimore with General Manager Donte Johnson and Jason Bass, the hotel’s director of culture and impact. The trio discuss how diversity, equity and inclusion is baked into the culture at the hotel – from the small things, like sourcing products …

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Next Gen in Lodging Episode 2: Operations "In the Trenches" 44:16

2+ y ago44:16

44:16

Next Gen in Lodging Podcast host Davonne Reaves talks with Kyle Allison, general manager of the Reading Country Club and host of his own Hospitality MD Podcast; and Loren Brown, founder of consultancy Reimagine Hospitality, about operating hotels "in the trenches" during the COVID-19 pandemic, what motivates them to continue their careers in hospit…

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Episode 1: Introduction 8:28

2+ y ago8:28

8:28

Co-hosts Davonne Reaves, Chris Henry, and Omari Head lay the groundwork on what to expect from Next Gen in Lodging as part of the Hotel News Now family.By Hotel News Now

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A conversation with the winners of She Has a Deal 2025 pitch contest 18:35

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How higher education is shaping the future of hospitality 26:53

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Women in hospitality share their leadership experiences in the industry 35:36

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Early Trump policies spark workforce concerns for hotel industry 26:50

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Transitioning from short-term rentals to hotel ownership 21:12

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Marketing to younger generations in the hospitality industry 30:54

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Building a network in the hospitality industry (with Kingsbury Financial's Tommy Beyer) 24:33

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How Choice's SOAR program aims to diversify hotel ownership 27:51

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Hoteliers Discuss Solutions for Overtourism 55:41

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Next Gen in Lodging: History-Making Black Female Hotel Investors Get Candid About The Journey To General Partnership 40:01

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Next Gen in Lodging: Predicting the Future for Black Hotel Owners 17:18

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Next Gen in Lodging: Tactics For Hotel Marketing 51:51

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Next Gen in Lodging: Developers Discuss Financing Methods in Current Environment 1:00:44

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Next Gen in Lodging: Empowering Women in Hospitality 29:35

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Next Gen in Lodging: What Do Future Black Hotel Leaders Want? 38:47

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Next Gen In Lodging: The Impact of Global Affairs on the World of Travel 43:47

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Next Gen in Lodging: Looking Back and Ahead on the Hotel Industry 40:50

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Next Gen in Lodging: How Crowdfunding Is Enabling Hotel Ownership 37:49

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Next Gen in Lodging: Synergy in Staffing, Hotel Managment 31:43

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Next Gen in Lodging: Revolutionizing Hotel Launches 41:11

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Next Gen In Lodging: Dishing on Food and Wine 39:57

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Next Gen in Lodging Episode 6: Women Making History in Hospitality 22:28

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Next Gen In Lodging Episode 5: Black History Month 31:42

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Next Gen in Lodging Episode 4: The Challenges of Securing Financing To Buy, Develop and PIP Hotels 30:11

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Next Gen in Lodging Podcast - Episode 3: Inside the Hotel Revival Baltimore 54:47

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Next Gen in Lodging Episode 2: Operations "In the Trenches" 44:16

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Episode 1: Introduction 8:28

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