The Modern Hotelier

?? NEW EPISODE ?? This week on The Modern Hotelier, David, Jon, and ???Steve talk with Brian Kelly, Founder of The Points Guy. It was insightful to learn about Brian Kelly's background and gain tips on utilizing points, as well as discuss the future of hotel loyalty rewards. In the clip below, Brian shares how he transitioned from being a travel agent, helping clients book trips using points, to starting his own blog after encouragement from a friend. Within a year of launching his blog, he earned $1 million. Since then, The Points Guy has evolved into a leading travel and lifestyle media platform, reaching over 10 million unique monthly visitors worldwide Check out the full episode in the comments and make sure to ?? and ? The Modern Hotelier! #TheModernHotelier #Podcast #Media

?? FLASHBACK FRIDAY ?? How are you enhancing guest experiences at your hotel? Gaurav Sharma shares the importance of storytelling in helping hotels generate more revenue. He emphasizes the need for hotels to take a long-term approach to social media, staying consistently in front of and engaging with potential guests—ultimately turning them into future customers. Make sure to ?? and ? The Modern Hotelier and have a great weekend! #TheModernHotelier #Podcast #Media

David returned from an incredible trip to Europe, where he attended?ITB Berlin and Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam! He had an amazing experience reconnecting with old friends, catching up with past podcast guests, and making a ton of new connections along the way. Events like these remind us why we love this industry. It's all about the people, the conversations, and the shared passion for hospitality. We are already looking forward to the next one, but in the meantime let’s stay in touch! ?#ITBBerlin #IndependentHotelShow #Hospitality #Networking

How can you maintain creative freedom as a brand or franchise? Ilir Sela, Founder & CEO of Slice, shares how he built a reverse franchise model. This empowers local operators to stay authentic, embrace creativity, and adapt to the unique needs of their local market and customer base. Check out the full episode in the comments! Don’t forget to ?? like and ? follow The Modern Hotelier, and share if you enjoyed the conversation. #TheModernHotelier #Podcast #Media

How Are You Building a Strong Culture? ?? NEW EPISODE ?? Today on The Modern Hotelier, David, Jon, and ???Steve talk with Ilir Sela, Founder and CEO of Slice. It was great to sit down with Ilir to learn about his background and how he started and grew Slice into a company generating $750 million in annual revenue. In the clip below, Ilir discusses how he built and views company culture. He explains that culture starts with a common belief among your team. At Slice, that belief is centered on empowering small businesses. His advice? Establish clear values, set a high bar for upholding them, and ensure everyone is aligned with those values as your team grows. Check out the full episode in the comments! Don’t forget to ?? like and ? follow The Modern Hotelier, and share if you enjoyed the conversation. #TheModernHotelier #Podcast #Media

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Is your website optimized for success? ???? A well-designed website can make all the difference in helping guests seamlessly book their stay. Tarun Goyal, Founder & CEO of Simplotel, shares why mobile optimization is crucial for hotel websites. Ensuring an authentic, user-friendly experience not only enhances guest satisfaction but also boosts direct bookings! Check out the full episode in the comments! Don’t forget to ?? like and ? follow The Modern Hotelier, and share if you enjoyed the conversation. Have a great Sunday! #TheModernHotelier #Podcast #Media

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Time flies! It feels like just yesterday that we launched The Modern Hotelier, and now we’re well underway on year #4! We thought it would be fun to take a look back at where it all started—our first 10 guests! From that first episode to now, we’ve covered countless industry trends, spoken with top leaders, and built a passionate community. And we’re just getting started! ?? Who’s been your favorite guest so far? Drop their name in the comments! ?? ?? Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gc9jmAqB

Are you attending the BITAC Events Sales, Marketing & Revenue Management Summit from March 30th – April 1st at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California? David, Jon, and ???Steve are excited to be there, filming conversations with attendees! If you’ll be at the event and would like to connect or interested in attending, feel free to send us a message! #TheModernHotelier #Podcast #Media