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No Vacancy Live is the travel industry’s most exciting podcast. A fun, fast paced genre bending program peeling back the travel business veneer. 


Perfect for road warriors, leisure travelers and industry insiders, we look behind the scenes of the travel business by sharing stories, experiences, and with interviews featuring the industry’s biggest names.

The show is hosted by Glenn Haussman, a well know travel industry personality, renowned industry speaker, writer, consultant; and Anthony Melchiorri who had a successful 10 year run hosting Hotel Impossible on the Travel  Channel. 


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Mar 27, 2025

Today we’ve got Russ Flicker, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of AWH Partners. He’s got the latest scoop on hotel investments, asset management, and market trends. From uncovering off-market deals to navigating high-interest rate environments, Russ offers real talk about what’s driving (and slowing) hospitality transactions today.


🔥 Highlights:
•    State of the Hospitality Market: Why some properties are thriving while others are struggling.
•    Investment Realities: Why high interest rates are forcing a shift from creative repositioning to focusing on cash-flowing assets.
•    Urban Market Insights: The challenges and opportunities in cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago.
•    Group vs. Transient Demand: Why group business growth is critical and how it impacts hotel profits.
•    Opportunities in Secondary Markets: Why deals in the $15M equity range can offer higher yields.
•    Technology and Data: How proprietary tech is giving AWH Partners a competitive edge in decision-making.


🎤 Bonus Insight: Russ and Glenn take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, discovering they both grew up just miles apart on Long Island!


💡 Key Takeaway: Discipline is key in today's challenging market. Stick to your metrics, stay patient, and be ready when the next opportunity arises.

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