A HOTEL PODCAST Jaime Black

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.

A HOTEL PODCAST visits The LaSalle Chicago to connect with hotel GM Stefan Gruvberger.

The General Manager speaks on the hotel's mission to provide time as a luxury to its guests. Gruvberger also details The LaSalle's wellness-focused offerings like yoga and meditation, as well as Grill On 21's sustainability efforts across their menu. Finally, the GM credits the hotel team for the property's designation as CS Magazine's Best New Hotel in 2023.

A HOTEL PODCAST connects with Dr. Vanja Bogicevic, Clinical Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing at NYU's Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

Dr. Bogicevic speaks on the mission of the Tisch Center of Hospitality, and how the division of NYU's School of Professional Studies utilizes emerging tech, professional mentors, and entrepreneurial projects to educate the next generation of hospitality industry leaders.

She also delves into her role heading up the Hospitality Innovation Hub Experiential Learning Lab (HI Hub Lab), an academic facility that provides students with opportunities to connect with thought leaders from the hospitality industry, and more.