August 7, 2026

FNA 217: Belon Our Wildest Dreams

Staypineapple Hotels President Dina Belon joined us for Friday Night Audit, and within minutes we were talking about underground printer-paper markets, retired Peabody ducks and why her early Google results once featured photos from the Playboy Club.

So, a completely normal hospitality conversation.

Craig Sullivan and Dr. Producer Suzanne Bagnera were along for the ride, while I broadcast from EPCOT, questioned ducks about their employment history and went five-for-five on a Phish quiz. After more than 200 shows, I would’ve been embarrassed if I missed one.

Dina also had plenty to say about what Staypineapple is doing with AI, guest experience, technology and those famous pineapple chunks.

🍍 Pineapples
🦆 Ducks
🎸 Phish
🖨️ An office-paper black market
🍸 And eventually, drinks

Watch the latest Friday Night Audit and see how far we managed to wander while still technically talking about hotels. #NoVacancyNews

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