LODGING On Demand

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LODGING On Demand is an editorial offering from Lodging Media. These digital roundtables give hospitality leaders an opportunity to talk through pressing issues in the industry, with new episodes dropping monthly.

11/19/2025

On Demand Episode 60 – Garment Management

In this episode, Shane Bartholomew, hospitality and gaming director for the east region, and Amber Butterick, director of apparel dispensing, Cintas, speak with LODGING regarding the value of uniforms in the hotel industry, trends in their sourcing and management, as well as how Cintas’ innovative Garment Dispensing Solution is increasing efficiencies in those key areas of operations.

30 min
06/03/2025

On Demand Episode 59 – Beyond the Brand Landscape

In this episode, LODGING’s Senior Editor Robin McLaughlin sits down with Mark Lomanno, partner and senior advisor at Kalibri Labs, to explore the current hospitality landscape. During the conversation, Lomanno shared key insights from Kalibri Labs’ data, the biggest trends reshaping this side of the industry, and how brands are likely to evolve over the next five to 10 years.

16 min
04/02/2025

On Demand Episode 58 – Procurement Planning

In this episode, LODGING’s Senior Editor Robin McLaughlin met with Emily O’Leary, senior director, BOH category optimization and centralization at Foodbuy, and Jennifer Pressley-Watts, vice president, category management at Foodbuy. They shared valuable insights into the supply chain challenges hotels face, strategies for maintaining cost efficiency, and practical advice for hoteliers seeking to enhance their procurement strategy in today’s hospitality industry.

12 min
01/27/2025

On Demand Episode 57 – Operator’s Outlook

In this episode LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler catches up with Justin Jabara, president/CEO, Meyer Jabara Hotels, and Ben Campbell, president/CEO, Hospitality America. The c-level hotel executives weigh in on the current management landscape and some of the leading challenges ranging from rising operating costs to a stalled transactions market. The pair also offer their growth projections for the year ahead.

17 min
12/16/2024

On Demand Episode 56 – Industry Outlook for 2025

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses what to expect in 2025 from an industry perspective with Eric Jacobs, chief global growth officer, Aimbridge Hospitality, and Michael Blank, principal, Woodmont Lodging. The veteran duo offer their projections on what they expect to drive growth in the year ahead, as well as how recent economic and political events continue to shape current conditions.

17 min
12/05/2024

On Demand Episode 55 – Dissecting the Deal

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler meets with Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group and Kirk Peterson, President of Sightline Hospitality to discuss the recent merger between the two Companies. The company leaders explain how the deal came together and detail some of the potential benefits. The discussion also provides some color on how the newly merged companies will be integrated together in the coming weeks and months.

15 min
11/19/2024

On Demand Episode 54 – Emphasis on Extended Stay

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses ESLA’s upcoming Extended Stay Development & Operations Workshop Series with Doug Artusio of the Extended Stay Lodging Association and Dellisart, LLC; Cindy Estis Green of Kalibri Labs; and Matt Hostetler, chief development officer at Red Roof. The trio of hospitality executives detail what they see as some of the key differentiators for the event as well as the value proposition for attendees.

13 min
10/17/2024

On Demand Episode 53 – Assessing the Recent Rate Cut

Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler discusses the recent interest rate cuts with Brian Quinn (Chief Development Officer, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation) and Tim Muir (Chief Development Officer, TPG Hotels & Resorts) and their potential impact on transactions. The development veterans also address new build activity and what they see ahead for the rest of the year and for ’25.

13 min
09/06/2024

On Demand Episode 52 – Strategies in Sustainability

In this episode of LODGING On Demand, Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler sits down with Monika Nessbach, Principal & Chief Creative Officer at DESIGNBAR and Peter Mack, Founder & CEO of Collective Retreats on some of the latest trends, best practices, and strategies in sustainability within both traditional hotels and nature-based properties. The duo also discusses how the U.S. lodging industry has fared relative to other countries and where those efforts can be enhanced going forward. Thanks […]

17 min
07/31/2024

On Demand Episode 51 – 2024 Second Half Outlook

In this episode Lodging Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler talks with a trio of hotel industry veterans about their 2024 second half outlook for the lodging industry, as well as current industry conditions. Isaac Collazo, VP, analytics, STR; Charles Oswald, president/CEO, Aperture Hotels; Kerry Ranson, president, operations, Raines discuss a range of topics, including economic and geopolitical issues, interest rates and group business trends. Brought to you by Cintas | http://www.cintas.com

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LODGING On Demand is an editorial offering from Lodging Media. These digital roundtables give hospitality leaders an opportunity to talk through pressing issues in the industry, with new episodes dropping monthly.

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