A HOTEL PODCAST Jaime Black

Brandon Berkson, founder at Hotels Above Par, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST.

Berkson recalls the social media origins of Hotels Above Par, starting as an Instagram account and developing into an ever-expanding website and newsletter focused on travel and hospitality. The founder also speaks on the team that brings the hotel features to life and shares his favorite travel destination.

A HOTEL PODCAST visits Manhattan's Theater District to talk with David Lopez, Managing Director and Project Management at the CIVILIAN hotel.

Lopez speaks on the theatrical touchpoints found throughout the hotel, including the Olio Collection of theatrical memorabilia found in the Blue Room lounge. Lopez also details Jason Pomeranc (SIXTY HOTELS) and David Rockwell's (Rockwell Group) visions for the hotel, and more.

Caroline McKay, Founder at boutique creative studio Caro, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST.

The publicity specialist shares the story of launching Caro after years at doing PR in the agency and hotel worlds. McKay also speaks on Caro's work for notable hospitality clients like Casa Hormiga, Equinox Hotels, and the Starlite Motel, and reveals how the philosophy of quality over quantity informs her client work and agency operations.

A HOTEL PODCAST visits Manhattan's Gild Hall, where General Manager Marshneil Bharadwaj and Director of Sales & Marketing Sang Choi share insights into the upscale Financial District hotel.

Bharadwaj and Choi speak on the hotel's design work by Jim_Walrod and photography throughout the property by Slim Aarons. Bharadwaj and Choi also detail how the Gild Hall experience is intended to give visitors a home away from home during their stay.

Practice Hospitality Partner and Vice President of Brand + Development Kate Buska guests on A HOTEL PODCAST to share insights into the hospitality firm's individualized approach to hotel management.

Buska also speaks on two standout properties from the agency's portfolio, Flagstaff, AZ retro roadside destination Americana Motor Hotel and Oregon coastal escape The Drifthaven at Gearhart.

A HOTEL PODCAST host Jaime Black checks in with Brent Hall, Director Of Sales & Marketing at The Alexander, about the hotel's extensive art collection that extends throughout the property.

Hall shares insights about a number of The Alexander's most prominent installations, including flying birds made out of vinyl records found in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Director Of Sales & Marketing also details the hotel's beehive-based sustainability efforts and shares his picks for a first time visit to Indianapolis.