The Hospitality Mentor Hospitality.FM

In this episode, we delve into various pertinent topics relating to the travel industry. We kick off with the bipartisan No Hidden Fees Act of 2023, which aims to ensure transparency in travel industry pricing. We also discuss a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council, which shows a significant decrease in the sector's water usage. The proposed Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger is scrutinized, exploring both pros and cons. We also cover new initiatives by the National Park Service to provide free park entry on specific days in 2024. With tipping on the rise, we question if this trend is becoming burdensome and its possible implications. We wrap up with a recap segment reflecting on personal experiences and a pertinent hospitality quote by Winston Churchill.
Follow Steve Turk on LinkedIn
Follow Sarah Dandashy on LinkedIn
Check out Good Morning Hospitality livestreams
Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link! 📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality
Good Morning Hospitality welcomes sojo as its newest show partner and is excited to bring automated guest amenity tech to the listeners of GMH! All of our listeners get 30 days of free amenities when using our link!
Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast then you'll also love, Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, that comes out every Tuesday & Friday wherever you get your podcasts!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamish Brown joins Steve for this episode of The Hospitality Mentor podcast to talk all about his journey in hospitality design. Hamish is Partner at 1508 London, an interior and architecture design studio that creates exceptional spaces worldwide. Hamish graduated from the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design and has been with 1508 London for 13 years, where he has been a Business Development Manager, Head of Projects, Studio Director, and now currently Partner. Hamish talks about how he got his start in the hospitality design industry, how he began working with big brand names, the challenges that come with design projects, advice for other designers, and more.
Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
Check out Steve's new Wednesday morning live show - Good Morning Hospitality!
RealTime Reservation Offer
This episode is brought to you by our podcast partners at RealTime Reservation. Their inventory management system is best in class for hotels and resorts to manage their non-room inventory.
The web-based application allows for creative upselling of overnight and daytime visitors with add-ons and pre-planned packages. Hotel guests and non-guests can reserve cabanas, pool chairs, activities, amenities, excursions, events, day passes, and much more.
To learn more check them out here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk, we are excited to have William "Chip" Rogers, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, as our special guest. Chip will share his thoughts on the current state of the hotel/hospitality industry and discuss some of the latest legislation in LA and NJ.
Additionally, he will be talking about the federal joint employer rule. Don't miss this informative episode, where we will delve into some of the most pressing issues facing the hospitality industry today. Tune in and join the conversation!
Follow Steve Turk on LinkedIn
Follow Sarah Dandashy on LinkedIn
Check out Good Morning Hospitality livestreams
Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link! 📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality
Good Morning Hospitality welcomes sojo as its newest show partner and is excited to bring automated guest amenity tech to the listeners of GMH! All of our listeners get 30 days of free amenities when using our link!
Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast then you'll also love, Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, that comes out every Tuesday & Friday wherever you get your podcasts!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Steve as he chats with some of the hospitality industry's leading HR professionals. You will hear advice and stories from how Isabel Porzecanski, Geri Williams-Fitts, and Laura Barbieri have created successful careers for themselves as HR leaders in hospitality. Isabel is the President of People Traction, Geri is the Chief People Officer at Highgate, and Laura Barbieri is a Corporate Human Resources Director and Executive Life Coach.
Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
Check out Steve's new Wednesday morning live show - Good Morning Hospitality!
RealTime Reservation Offer
This episode is brought to you by our podcast partners at RealTime Reservation. Their inventory management system is best in class for hotels and resorts to manage their non-room inventory.
The web-based application allows for creative upselling of overnight and daytime visitors with add-ons and pre-planned packages. Hotel guests and non-guests can reserve cabanas, pool chairs, activities, amenities, excursions, events, day passes, and much more.
To learn more check them out here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Steve for a solo show where he is answering your questions! First, you'll hear about Steve's event at FIU and how you can use Hospitality Mentor GPT as a resource. Up next, Steve's answers to questions about iconic restaurant brands expanding to other cities, how historic culinary legacies can maintain their original essence in modern settings, luxury hotel brands moving to the yachting industry, sustainability in hospitality, and more.
Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
Check out Steve's new Wednesday morning live show - Good Morning Hospitality!
RealTime Reservation Offer
This episode is brought to you by our podcast partners at RealTime Reservation. Their inventory management system is best in class for hotels and resorts to manage their non-room inventory.
The web-based application allows for creative upselling of overnight and daytime visitors with add-ons and pre-planned packages. Hotel guests and non-guests can reserve cabanas, pool chairs, activities, amenities, excursions, events, day passes, and much more.
To learn more check them out here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sarah & Steve as they dive into the latest in the hotel and travel industry.
- Miami Beach's luxury hotel condos: A threat to Art Deco heritage?
- Las Vegas avoids the largest hotel strike in history.
- The perennial puzzle: Why are hotel showers so complex?
- Thanksgiving travel surge: TSA and airlines gear up for a record-breaking season.
- 2024 Travel Trends: From 'Set-jetting' inspired by TV and movies to 'Destination Dupes' and 'Dry Tripping.'
Plus, insightful hospitality quotes and personal stories from the field. Tune in for a blend of humor, trends, and industry insights. Don't forget to subscribe for more!
Follow Steve Turk on LinkedIn
Follow Sarah Dandashy on LinkedIn
Check out Good Morning Hospitality livestreams
Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link! 📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality
Good Morning Hospitality welcomes sojo as its newest show partner and is excited to bring automated guest amenity tech to the listeners of GMH! All of our listeners get 30 days of free amenities when using our link!
Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast then you'll also love, Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, that comes out every Tuesday & Friday wherever you get your podcasts!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices