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Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News HotelsWomen in hospitality share their leadership experiences in the industryCrown Hospitality Consulting's Amanda Chivers and ABD Creative's Amy Draheim joined the Next Gen in Lodging podcast to discuss leading in the hospitality industry as a woman.
2025-03-1935 min
How To ShareEp. 48: The future of hotel design, with Rebecca Weinstein.Rebecca Weinstein is the Director of Design at Highgate, a trailblazing hospitality firm known for developing bespoke hotel brands, predicting trends, and running hotels effectively. Highgate is currently taking over 3-5 hotels each month. They're betting on life springing back to normal, and on places like New York and Miami, while also diversifying their portfolio with strategies built to meet this moment.
2021-08-2427 minHow To ShareEp. 47: 5 Hotel Marketing Trends For FallWith the Delta variant looming in the not-so-distant background, Amy shares how to take advantage of this "post-pandemic" moment, however fleeting, by making the latest trends in hospitality marketing work for your property in the months ahead. From installing a text messaging app, to queueing up life cycle emails, this actionable podcast episode will prepare you for fall, and help you set your marketing strategy and budget for the year ahead. All in less than 20 minutes.
2021-08-0516 min
All '90s Action, All The Time!'90s Stallone - Daylight (1996)"I have found your heart, and I'm gonna blow it right out of you!" - Kit Latura (Stallone)
In the penultimate episode in our Stallone season Craig and Scott take a look at 1996 disaster flick "Daylight."
Over the course of the episode the pair talk about how 1996 was the year that so the return of the disaster pic, how this film may contain one of Stallone's most likeable performances of the decade and are blown away by the fact that Stallone's salary accounted for just over 20% of the budget (Budget: $80 million, Stallone's salary: $17.5 million). Plus...
2021-07-141h 58How To ShareEp. 46: Past, present and future hospitality, with Moniqua Lane.Moniqua Lane checks back in with Amy on post-pandemic hotelier life, current projects, and future hospitality plans. Moniqua shares some silver linings born out of the pandemic, including The Citizen Tucson Hotel, her upcoming UNESCO-backed food hall partnership, a glamping project on an Arizona winery, and why representation matters when it comes to DMOs. Moniqua first appeared on episodes 21 and 22 to talk about The Downtown Clifton Hotel in September 2020.
2021-07-0853 minHow To ShareEp. 45: Redefining Success, with Nicole Smith.Success means different things to different people. For Nicole Smith, founder of Flytographer, a global company that's captured over 3 million memories across six continents to date, success is about reclaiming her calendar and her time. Nicole's story of entrepreneurship, single motherhood, and how she built a multi-million dollar business is awe-inspiring. Listen and learn.
2021-06-1530 minHow To ShareEp. 44: The New Rules of Graphic Design, with Ryann Kivel.Ryann Kivel, co-founder of Sauced Marketing, and owner of Napkin Ink, joins me on the podcast this week to talk through the new rules of graphic design, and argues that DIY tools to build your own website and brand are actually a very good thing. We'll also give you a sneak peek of Sauced Marketing, our turnkey 90-day marketing-in-a-box solution built for restaurants.
2021-06-0334 minHow To ShareEp. 43: On The Road Again, with Katherine Parker-MagyarTraveler writer, Katherine Parker Magyar, joins Amy to share her story and dive into this present moment: travel finally opening up again. We talk through the latest travel trends, from Europe opening up, to vaccine passports, and from eco-travel to cultural immersion.
2021-05-0624 minHow To ShareEp. 42: 10 Hotel Marketing Lessons From The Past YearIt’s been a year of podcasting, and a year of pandemic life. In this episode, Amy shares the lessons that she’s learned, and the changes that have informed her hotel marketing strategies over the last 12 months. Amy shares examples of how each of these lessons has played out in practice, and how to harness these marketing strategies in the future.
2021-04-2023 minHow To ShareEp. 41: How to Make Travel More Accessible, with Natasha GravesNatasha Graves is the founder of VacayAbility, a tourism website dedicated to making travel more accessible, and more welcoming for all. Globally, accessible travel represents a massive market that's been historically overlooked. Pre-pandemic, 27 million people who were disabled were also traveling, and planning 80 million trips, to the tune of $60 billion dollars. Why aren't we meeting these travelers' needs?
2021-04-0633 minHow To ShareEp. 40: History Making Women in TravelThis month, and every month, we honor all the women across the world rewriting the hospitality industry. In episode 40, we're highlighting 16 interviews with women in travel and hoteliers making history. Featured guests: Frances Kiradjian, Ariela Kiradjian, Amy Ogden, Alyssa Ramos, Eve Dreher, Aditi Verma, Moniqua Lane, Lindsay Paige Stein, Jamila Ross, Jessica Blotter, Sarah Dandashy, Robin Staten, Austen Tosone, Sonia Thompson, and Davonne Reaves.
2021-03-2531 min
The Brava PodcastEpisode 31: Finding and Sharing Your Story With Amy Draheim Founder of ABD Creative AgencyMeet Amy Draheim, founder of ABD Creative Agency, podcast host, and entrepreneur. Tune in now to hear how this multi-faceted leader began her career, her advice for entrepreneurs, and how she stays motivated to continue learning and growing.
2021-03-2430 min
SHR SoundbitesVideo is worth 10,000 wordsAmy Draheim, Owner, ABD Creative, joins Jason from her office in Bend, Oregon. Amy talks about her hotel clients shutting down at the onset of the pandemic, her conviction that hotels should not stop communicating with the market, despite the lack of travel, the origins of her How To Share podcast, and breaks down where hotels should be communicating their story, and the importance of video and user generated content.
2021-03-2209 minHow To ShareEp. 39: How to travel responsibly, with Ashley Blake.As we begin to see the light at the end of the pandemic, Ashley Blake, founder of Traverse Journeys, joins the show to discuss responsible travel. Ashley's prediction? The future of travel will be more purposeful, meaningful, and impactful, than ever—both for travelers and the communities we visit.
2021-03-0933 minHow To ShareEp. 38: From one hotel to many hotels, with Davonne Reaves.Davonne Reaves is the founder and chief hospitality strategist of The Vonne Group, where she helps aspiring hotel owners achieve their dreams. She’s a woman on a mission, with a goal of creating 221 Black hotel owners in 2021.
2021-02-2333 minHow To ShareEp. 37: How to make your hotel more inclusive, with Sonia Thompson.Sonia Thompson, marketing strategist, author, and founder of Belonging University, joins the show to fill in the blanks about inclusive marketing. Sonia's real world examples and actionable strategies will help you make your hotel more inclusive, STAT.
2021-02-0949 minHow To ShareEp. 36: Level Up Your Social Strategy, with Austen Tosone.Digital content creator, Austen Tosone, shares her story. Then, Austen throws on a hotel marketing hat to help Amy navigate the changing landscape of social media for hotels. It's time to add short form video content to your hotel marketing mix. Listen and learn.
2021-01-2637 minHow To ShareEp. 35: Tiny Hotel, Big Impact, with Robin Staten.Robin Staten, founder and CEO of Tiny Urban Escapes, joins Amy to talk about her female developed, owned, and managed luxe boutique hotel company focused on creating one-of-a-kind experiences by transforming upcycled shipping containers into private suites.
2021-01-1930 minHow To ShareEp. 34: Top travel trends of 2021, with Sarah Dandashy.In our kick off to 2021 and season 3, Sarah Dandashy joins the show to dissect the top travel trends of 2021. How will the travel industry begin to rebound? What steps are being taken to ensure the travel industry's recovery? From flexible cancellation policies to hotel lobbies as COVID testing facilities, one thing is certain: our industry will recover stronger—and more tuned into travelers' mindsets—than ever before.
2021-01-0538 minHow To ShareEp. 33: 2020 Hospitality Year In Review2020 gave us a new vocabulary, sleepless nights despite high thread count sheets, and resilience even in our darkest hours. We've compiled 13 interviews with 14 brilliant minds in hospitality and travel, into a snapshot of the year. It's a story of intense fear and hope, a story of inclusivity, and a story of growth amidst discomfort. Watch the 5 minute video or listen to the full episode. Catch up on your favorite episodes now, because Season 3 kicks off January 5, 2021.
2020-12-2923 minHow To ShareEp. 32: How to travel kindly, with Jessica Blotter.The “Leading the Way” entrepreneurship series continues with Jessica Blotter. Jessica is the founder of Kind Traveler, the first socially conscious, give and get hotel booking engine. Jessica joins Amy to share what she’s built, why she built it, and what she’s learned.
2020-12-0834 minHow To ShareEp. 31: How to dream big and eat well, with Jamila Ross.Hotelier and restaurant owner Jamila Ross shares her entrepreneurial journey, including where she gets that unmistakable drive to create, her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, and the defining moments along the way. This is the second half of a two part episode, the first half aired 11/24/2020.
2020-12-0125 minHow To ShareEp. 30: Making history, Jamila Ross and The Copper Door B&B.The entrepreneurship series continues with Jamila Ross, a non-traditional hotelier who's made a big impact with The Copper Door B&B, a small hotel in historic Overtown, Miami. Part two airs 12/1/2020.
2020-11-2424 minHow To ShareEp. 29: Doing well by doing good, with Bashar Wali.In part two, we're diving into what Bashar Wali's building, conscious capitalism, and the giveashitability factor. We’re getting the scoop on This Assembly, Practice Hospitality, and Bashar's vision for the future. Part one aired 11/10/2020.
2020-11-1726 minHow To ShareEp. 28: Unapologetically Bashar Wali, part one.According to Bashar Wali, we exist in a world where Instagrammable moments rule, where service is too often mistaken for hospitality, and where you can ace a guest satisfaction survey and still be a miserable person. Something's off. Find out why Bashar's breaking the mold, and how to rethink what we all know. Part two airs 11/17/2020.
2020-11-1036 minHow To ShareEp. 27: Leading the way: Lindsay Paige Stein & The Roundtrip Collective.Lindsay Paige Stein joins Amy on the first of a limited series focused on entrepreneurship. Lindsay is a NYC-based freelance writer and publicist, and the founder of The Roundtrip Collective.
2020-10-2726 min
Explorer in YouTop Travel Trends for 2020-2021What are the trends that will affect your 2020/2021 vacation plans? Amy Draheim, the founder of ABD Creative, a marketing agency specializing in hospitality, shares her insights on the top travel trends you should know about before planning your future travels.
2020-10-2653 minHow To ShareEp. 26: The new staycations: 5 hybrid hotel stays.Travel is different right now. Rethink the staycation model to meet this moment: think workcations, schoolcations, hybrid meetings, and more.
2020-10-2015 minHow To ShareEp. 25: How to drive more revenue, with Sagar Bhakta.Sagar Bhakta joins Amy to talk all about e-commerce for hotels. Sagar shares actionable tips on how to increase website conversions, so with the same traffic to your site, you can drive more bookings.
2020-10-1336 min
Say Yes To TravelHow Education is Driving Travelers to HotelsAmy Draheim, Podcast Host and Hospitality Marketing Consultant, joined us for today’s episode. It was exciting to sit down with Draheim and explore both her long history in Hospitality Marketing and the remarkable way she managed to pivot during the pandemic.Naturally, as the pandemic hit, many hotels ended up seeing plummeting numbers. Marketing budgets were affected, and many hotels were figuring out next steps in how to survive.
2020-10-0802 minHow To ShareEp. 24: How to make marketing more inclusive, with Joey Hamilton.In part two, Joey Hamilton talks through how we can begin to broaden our perspective by making marketing more inclusive, and how casting a wider net can benefit the hotels, communities, and destinations we serve. Part one aired 9/29/2020.
2020-10-0627 minHow To ShareEp. 23: Where do we go from here, with Joey Hamilton.You posted a black box, now what? Brand strategist Joey Hamilton joins the conversation to lead us through the intersection of tourism and the Black Lives Matter movement. This part one of a two part episode. Part two airs 10/6/2020.
2020-09-2941 minHow To ShareEp. 22: One of a kind guest experience, with Moniqua Lane.Moniqua Lane goes deeper into how she built a hotel that represents the community, a hilarious brush with a celebrity, and plans for her next project, The Citizen Hotel. This is part two of a two part episode. Part one aired 9/15/2020.
2020-09-2248 minHow To ShareEp. 21: Think outside the hotel room, with Moniqua Lane.Lawyer turned hotelier Moniqua Lane joins the show to talk about how she fell into hospitality, her response to the multiple crises we’re facing as a country, how that response has played out at the hotel level, and the driving force behind true community partnership. This is part one of a two part episode. Part two airs 9/21/2020.
2020-09-1550 minHow To ShareEp. 20: Emerging fall travel trends.Amy discusses emerging travel trends to expect this fall. If you’re in the hospitality industry, you won’t want to sleep on these movements effecting the future of travel.
2020-09-0117 minHow To ShareEp. 19: 5 guest communication strategies for hotels.Less is more, but not when it comes to guest communications. Now is the time to over communicate with your guests. Start by creating a script for your Front Desk agents. Take in-room materials online, send more Stay Cycle emails, update Life Cycle messaging, and roll out a text-based app to stay in touch.
2020-08-1821 minHow To ShareEp. 18: 5 storytelling ideas for hotels.From leveraging guest reviews to harnessing the power of influencers, Amy shares 5 storytelling ideas for hotels. Listeners will also get a sneak peek of Marketing In A Box, a limited time, monthly subscription built for hotel marketers.
2020-08-0417 minHow To ShareEp. 17: Quick summer catch up.In this bonus episode, Amy looks back on the last 16, and shares some future plans. Going forward, you'll hear from her once every two weeks this summer. Tune in to find out what's keeping Amy so busy.
2020-07-2109 minHow To ShareEp. 16: Revenue management do’s and don'ts, with Aditi Verma.Aditi Verma joins Amy on a trip down memory lane. The friends and former colleagues go back—way back—to the 2008 recession. Aditi talks through costly major revenue management mistake hotels made back then, and how to avoid making the same mistake again.
2020-07-1436 minHow To ShareEp. 15: How to attract guests to your hotel this summer.Amy visits Lithia Springs Resort for her own staycation to witness the new guest experience first hand, and shares how to attract guests to your hotel this summer in the new age of travel.
2020-07-0713 minHow To ShareEp. 14: Branding your hotel and the new guest experience, with Eve Dreher.Eve Dreher joins Amy to talk through the pillars of branding which remain a grounding force during crisis, four mindset shifts among travelers, and the new guest experience.
2020-06-3027 minHow To ShareEp. 13: A New Kind of Hospitality, with Damon Lawrence.When Damon Lawrence looked around at hotel experiences, management, and ownership, he noticed something was missing: Black people. Damon set out to change that, and launched Homage Hospitality, the first hotel group dedicated to African American travelers in 2014. What happened next may surprise you...
2020-06-2347 minHow To ShareEp. 12: Ask me anything, Instagram Stories edition.Amy answers a question from a hotel client in Belize. Colleen wants to know if Instagram Stories is worthwhile. Amy shares valuable tips, plus a hotel hashtags resource, to make getting started on Instagram Stories a cinch.
2020-06-1616 minHow To ShareEp. 11: 8 Facebook tips for hotels.Sure TikTok's the new kid in town, but tried-and-true Facebook should continue to play a key role in your social media marketing mix. In this rapid fire 20-minute episode, Amy shares 8 Facebook tips for hotels.
2020-06-0918 minHow To ShareEp. 10: How to do what you love, with Alyssa Ramos.Alyssa Ramos dreamed of turning her life into a travel movie, she had no idea it would become a blockbuster. Alyssa joins the show to talk about life as a full time travel blogger, and how to do what you love.
2020-06-0246 minHow To ShareEp. 09: How to work smarter—getting schooled by the Class of 2020.Amy taps into the Class of 2020 to learn how to make marketing more efficient, from apps, tech, and social media, to adopting their beginner's mindset.
2020-05-2624 minHow To ShareEp. 08: How to supercharge your storytelling, with Amy Ogden.What moves the needle in PR, what stories belong in your social media strategy, and what’s the right story to tell as you begin to welcome guests back for the first time? Special guest Amy Ogden joins us to talk through storytelling and PR.
2020-05-1943 minHow To ShareEp. 07: How to build a marketing ecosystem.Amy shares one of her secrets to success for hotel marketing clients. Not only does this secret streamline work flow, it increases conversion by engaging guests across all digital marketing channels.
2020-05-1219 minHow To ShareEp. 06: How to tap into your creativity in crisis.Hop aboard the creativity-in-crisis train with Amy as she shares how to grow, connect with customers, and tap into your own creativity right now.
2020-05-0518 minHow To ShareEp. 05: How to market your hotel now, with Frances & Ariela Kiradjian.Amy digs into how the pandemic has affected hospitality, and how to market your hotel today and tomorrow. Two of the most influential women in the boutique hotel industry weigh in on this inspiring episode about the future of travel.
2020-04-2853 minHow To ShareEp. 04: A new breed of storytelling.Amy shares a new breed of storytelling, and a step-by-step guide to email messaging in the wake of the global pandemic.
2020-04-2119 minHow To ShareEp. 03: How to write a better blog post.A picture is worth a thousand words, but if you try to use a thousand words to describe a picture—you’re going nowhere. In this episode, Amy breaks down how to write a better blog post. It all starts with the story you want to tell.
2020-04-1416 minHow To ShareEp. 02: How to write better Instagram captions.It used to be that Instagram was all about the photos, but recent studies show that captions may have a lot more to do with a post’s performance than you think—in this episode, Amy shares how to write a better Instagram caption.
2020-04-1414 minHow To ShareEp. 01: Intro–Perfecting the elevator pitch.In this debut episode, meet Amy, a published author, marketing consultant and travel blogger. Amy serves up marketing tips with a storytelling spin – all tailored to the travel and hospitality industry. Get to know Amy while learning how to perfect the elevator pitch.
2020-04-1309 min