In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Chris Henry talks with two guests outside the hotel industry about Pride Month and traveling as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Host Davonne Reaves sits down with Kylie Chen from Twenty Four Seven Hotels, Jason Pirock from Springboard Hospitality and Christos Perakis from Zoottle to uncover the tactics and innovations driving success in hotel marketing, from leveraging digital platforms to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence.

Next Gen in Lodging host Chris Henry speaks with developers Dave Jacoby and Will Moncrief on how they were able to get funding for their recent projects amid a tough lending environment.

In this episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves talks with guests Ntxhi Song, a hotel broker, and Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and leadership coach, about their unique journeys, challenges and triumphs as women in hospitality.

In recognition of Black History Month, the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast features a conversation with one of the most influential educators in hospitality at an historically black college or university. Guest Dr. Erinn Tucker Oluwole, chair of the hospitality and tourism management program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and host and hotel broker Omari Head share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of diversity and inclusion in lodging.

NextGen In Lodging host Christopher Henry, CEO of Majestic Hospitality, guides an exploration of the intricate interplay between global affairs and the enchanting world of travel. Henry and guests Gus Gleiter and Leslie Boggess engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of various global phenomena on travel experiences. The conversation delved into the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, unraveling how it reshaped travel norms, safety protocols and the essence of wanderlust. Civil unrests and geopolitical tensions were also in the spotlight, as the podcast explored their ramifications on travel patterns. The ripple effects of political instability, protests and diplomatic shifts were scrutinized, offering a comprehensive understanding of how global affairs directly influence the choices and behaviors of modern travelers. The podcast ventured into the aftermath of natural disasters that have shaken the world in recent years. From hurricanes to earthquakes, understand how these events have not only disrupted travel logistics but also spurred a reconsideration of sustainable and resilient travel practices.

In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, on the Hotel News Now Podcast Network, hosts Davonne Reaves, Omari Head and Chris Henry reflect on the past year and share their expectations for what's to come.

In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Omari Head talks with co-host Davonne Reaves about Vesterr, her crowdfunding platform for commercial real estate investment, with a focus on hospitality, and how it is enabling hotel ownership particularly among aspiring Black hoteliers.