Episode 1,000 of No Vacancy lands just ahead of another milestone — 10 years of No Vacancy News in 2026 — which makes this episode more about perspective than celebration. In this short episode, Glenn Haussman reflects on how the show started, how it evolved from audio to video, and how it grew into a…
Hotel development didn’t stop. It just changed. In this episode, Glenn Haussman talks with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics about the latest global hotel pipeline data and what it really signals for 2026 and beyond. Bruce walks through where rooms are actually being built, why luxury behaves differently than other segments, how renovations and conversions…
Luxury hospitality is evolving fast — and the change showed up clearly at INSPIRE Luxury, hosted by the International Luxury Hotel Association, at Resorts World Las Vegas. In this episode, Glenn Haussman talks with Robert Reitknecht about what luxury means today, how leaders create real connection, and why authenticity beats scripted service every time. Robert…
Westgate didn’t just build a resort — they built a small city of experiences. In this walking-tour episode, Glenn Haussman explores Westgate Vacation Villas in Orlando with Chief Business & Strategy Officer Jared Saft, starting at the original 16-unit building from the early 1980s and moving through the resort’s huge renovation and expansion. We visit…
Newport Beach isn’t just a luxury destination — it’s one of the rare places where the reality matches the postcard. In this episode, Glenn Haussman teams up with Craig Sullivan to talk with Gary Sherwin, CEO of Visit Newport Beach, about how the city blends aspirational travel with small-town warmth, protects its brand identity, and…
Olympia Hospitality has one of the most interesting mixes of hotels in the country — from boutique retreats to reimagined branded properties to mission-driven assets where 100% of profits fund college scholarships. In this episode, Glenn Haussman talks with Sara Masterson and John Schultzel about how Olympia balances creativity, design, technology, community, and performance across…
African American hoteliers shaped American hospitality long before most people realize — and Calvin Stovall has spent decades bringing their stories back to life. In this episode, Glenn Haussman and Dr. Suzanne Bagnera talk with Calvin about his new book, Hidden Hospitality, a powerful collection of stories about African American hotel owners from the late…
Corporate travel is entering its most transformative era in decades — and hotels that understand converged demand, real-time data, and AI-driven decision-making will win more business with less friction. In this episode, Glenn Haussman talks with Lukasz Dabrowski of HRS Stay Work and Pay about why annual RFP cycles are fading, how corporations now negotiate…
Can you run a profitable hotel company built on purpose, values, and community? SCP Hotels is proving you can. In this episode, Glenn Haussman talks with Ken Cruse, Co-Founder of Soul Community Planet, about the rise of experiential travel, the power of vertical integration, and how SCP’s model turns hotels into platforms for personal wellbeing,…
Europe and the Middle East tell a very different development story from the U.S. — and the numbers show why. In this episode, Glenn Haussman talks with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, about the newest hotel construction pipeline data across Europe and the Middle East. Bruce breaks down the scale of luxury development, why…
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