Dec 4, 2025
Some management companies build hotels. Olympia Hospitality builds identity.
I spoke with Sara Masterson (President) and John Schultzel (Chief Growth Officer) about how Olympia blends independent spirit, strong brand partnerships, and mission-driven hospitality across destinations like Nantucket, Boston, Winter Park,...
Dec 3, 2025
Corporate travel isn’t easing back into old habits — it’s reinventing itself, and hoteliers who cling to the past will lose business they didn’t even know they were missing.
I spoke with Lukasz Dabrowski, SVP of Global Supplier Relations at HRS Group, about why 2025 became the turning point for travel...
Dec 2, 2025
Most people know the names Marriott, Hilton, Wilson — but countless African American hoteliers helped build the foundation of American hospitality, and their stories rarely get told.
I sat down with Calvin Stovall, author of Hidden Hospitality, to explore the remarkable journey behind his new book and the...
Nov 25, 2025
Most hotel companies talk about values. SCP Hotels built their entire model around them.
I spoke with Ken Cruse, Co-Founder of Soul Community Planet (SCP Hotels), about how he’s creating hotels that combine purpose, community, environmental responsibility, and real profitability — without relying on the...
Nov 24, 2025
Human trafficking is one of the darkest issues our industry faces — and the people fighting it deserve more attention.
I spoke with Noel Thomas, CEO of Darkwatch, about how his company uses AI-driven digital intelligence to help hotels identify trafficking risks, flag organized crime, and support safer environments...