October 17, 2026

FNA 222: Hospitality Avalon

Michael Goldstein has a cocktail for every time of day and a succession plan that apparently depends on how much he’s had to drink. Naturally, we invited him onto Friday Night Audit!

Michael and David Caron of Avalon Hospitality Group join Glenn, Craig, and Suzanne for a few drinks and plenty of laughs. We get into absurd hotel brand requirements, the latest from The Lodging Conference, and Michael’s tradition of holding staff meetings on his boat. David also weighs in on when he might inherit the keys to the company.

Plus, it’s the championship round of our Hotel Pet Peeves Tournament! Outlet Desert takes on Always Hidden Lamp Switches as we prepare to crown hospitality’s most infuriating annoyance.

Pour yourself something good and join us. Cheers!

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