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  The importance of keeping humanity in hotel sales in the AI era (with Doug Kennedy) 16.09.2026 30min

  Automation and artificial intelligence are looking to take a bigger role in hotel sales, particular the group RFP process, and Doug Kennedy, president and co-founder of the Kennedy Training Network, joins the podcast to share why and how hoteliers must keep a human touch in sales.
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  Update on Hawaii's recovery from pandemic, wildfires (with Outrigger's Jenna Villalobos) 11.09.2026 7min

  Jenna Villalobos, senior vice president and chief revenue officer at Outrigger Hospitality Group, joined CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson for an interview at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
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  Commercial strategy leaders shift to focus on profitability, AI (with Sage's Priya Chandnani) 09.09.2026 19min

  Sage Hospitality Groups’ Senior Vice President of Sales, Revenue and Distribution Strategy Priya Chandnani joined the podcast during the recent Hotel Data Conference to discuss how commercial strategy teams are adjusting to heavier use of AI, owners' focus on profitability and more.
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  Will hotel REITs move the needle in China? (with Jesper Palmqvist) 03.09.2026 23min

  2026 is the first year for hotel real estate investment trusts in China, and STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast to talk about what that means for their broader hotel industry, along with other news around the Asia Pacific region.
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  Ancillary spend, guest satisfaction top priorities at Crestline (with Aaron Olson) 02.09.2026 18min

  In an interview at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference, Crestline Hotels & Resorts' Executive Vice President of Operations Aaron Olson talks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten about strategies to maintain and grow profit margins, the current labor environment, the company's outlook and more.
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  Getting past the barriers of adoption for AI (with Vivander's Michael Goldrich) 01.09.2026 16min

  Michael Goldrich, founder and chief advisor for Vivander Advisors, joins the podcast (recorded live at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference) to discuss his work in helping the hotel industry get ready for artificial intelligence, which he said is changing the industry faster than other major tech innovations in modern history.
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  Kasa's revenue strategy focuses on guest demand for each room type (with Kelly McGuire) 28.08.2026 13min

  In an interview at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference, Kasa's Kelly McGuire talks to CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten about what guests want from their stays in an aparthotel accommodation, how revenue strategy for an aparthotel unit compares to a traditional hotel room and more.
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  The need for the return of international travel (with Highgate's Kerry Mack) 26.08.2026 10min

  During an interview with CoStar News' Natalie Harms at the 18th annual Hotel Data Conference, Highgate Hotels Chief Revenue Officer Kerry Mack says that even with domestic hotel demand performing well, the U.S. hospitality industry needs to see a return of international inbound travel. 
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  Business travel brings hope to Hawaii, PM Hotel Group's Erica Lipscomb says 24.08.2026 14min

  In an interview at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference, PM Hotel Group's Erica Lipscomb talks to CoStar News Hotels' Sean McCracken about the demand dynamics at play for Hawaii, budgeting season, guest booking behavior and more.
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  Virgin Hotels' Jeff Borman on leveraging uniqueness 21.08.2026 13min

  In an interview at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference with CoStar News Hotels' Sean McCracken, Virgin Hotels' Jeff Borman talks about how the boutique, experience-focused Virgin Limited Edition is outperforming the company's larger hotel portfolio.
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  Targeting market leadership and stronger shoulder days (with Parks Hospitality's Chris Hardy) 19.08.2026 9min

  Reporter Natalie Harms chats with Chris Hardy, vice president of commercial strategy at Parks Hospitality Group, at the 18th annual Hotel Data Conference to learn more about what the hotel owner and operator is focused on, including targeting shoulder day growth and market dominance. 
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  Recapping the first day of the 2026 Hotel Data Conference 07.08.2026 9min

  CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten and Terence Baker speak with STR's Kelsey Fenerty about the new U.S. hotel industry forecast and other topics from the first day of the 2026 Hotel Data Conference in Nashville. 
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  China, Korea show divergent hotel performance across Asia (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist) 05.08.2026 26min

  There are clear winners and losers across the Asia Pacific region's hotel industry, and  STR's regional vice president in the Asia-Pacific region Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast to dissect just what that means.
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  How hotels can prepare for guests of the future (with Gettys Group CEO Ron Swidler) 29.07.2026 36min

  In this episode, Gettys Group CEO Ron Swidler speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Sean McCracken about the many down-the-stream effects of keeping tabs on changing consumer behavior, and how artificial intelligence is making that more achievable.
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  Hotel performance recap from the World Cup 22.07.2026 30min

  CoStar Group's Jan Freitag and Walker Hotel Collection's Peter Yeung join CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson to discuss results and lessons learned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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  The state of hotel financing (with Peachtree Group's Greg Friedman) 14.07.2026 32min

  Peachtree Group Managing Principal and CEO Greg Friedman joins the "CoStar News Hotels Podcast" to explain the current financing environment for hotels.
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  Escaping hospitality's "AI hype echo chamber" 08.07.2026 33min

  Max Spangler, vice president of technology of third-party hotel management company Charlestowne Hotels, joins CoStar News Hotels reporter Natalie Harms to discuss the practical uses of artificial intelligence in the hotel business and the advancement of cybersecurity threats as technology develops at a rapid pace.
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  Rockbridge CEO Jimmy Merkel is expanding the investment company in new ways 07.07.2026 22min

  Private membership clubs are next for hospitality investment firm Rockbridge, according to CEO and co-founder Jimmy Merkel. Merkel shared details about the company's latest hotel acquisitions in Texas, plus his philosophy about hospitality and why independent luxury lifestyle hotels are exciting for investors. 
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  Lender confidence returning for Asian hotels (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist) 03.07.2026 30min

  STR's Jesper Palmqvist dives into how lender confidence is buoying hotel investment across the Asia-Pacific region, which is seeing record-high development and a wave of refinancing.
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  Hotel performance expectations for the World Cup knockout stage 02.07.2026 15min

  CoStar Group's Didio Pequeno joins CoStar News' Trevor Simpson to discuss what hoteliers can expect in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.