Episodes
In this episode of the podcast, we're featuring a webinar from our sister series, Hotel Moment Deep Dive. Alise Deeb, Chief Revenue Officer of Dragonfly Strategists, and Revinators Jim Mangan, Solutions Engineer, and Melissa McMullin, Product Marketing Manager, dive into the latest insights and data for the upcoming season’s travel trends. Gain valuable comparisons between last summer’s patterns and the anticipated shifts for the upcoming months. Uncover actionable strategies for hoteliers...
Published 04/10/24
Published 04/10/24
In this episode of Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens is joined by Marc Heyneker, Co-Founder of Revinate. Together, they explore Revinate’s full story, touching on how the company has maintained its core vision, grown through the trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic, and placed people at the center since day one.
Published 03/27/24
In this episode of Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens is joined by Revinate’s new CEO Bryson Koehler. Together, they discuss how he will take Revinate into its next chapter using data-driven technology, how AI is changing the hospitality industry, and how Revinate is keeping privacy a top priority.
Published 03/12/24
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group, crack open the window to long-lasting financial performance for hoteliers. Friedman analyzes which metrics hoteliers should focus on, how to capitalize on demand drivers, and what ways to shift operations in response to changes in the market. Listen in, and discover how to unite your revenue and asset management teams to support your profit goals, while keeping guests...
Published 03/06/24
In this episode of Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens is joined by Brian Murphy, the Group Customer Relationship Management Executive at Cliste Hospitality. Together, they explore the history of Cliste Hospitality, discuss how adaptability sustains success and builds resilience, and delve into leveraging AI to enhance the guest experience.
Published 02/21/24
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Ellis Connolly, CRO of Laasie.ai, challenge the status quo of traditional loyalty programs and open up the idea of experience-led and value-based loyalty programs. Connolly shares his views on why loyalty should go beyond points. Instead, he advocates for serving guests with personalized rewards to help participation truly stick. Tune in to get a closer look at how your sales and marketing teams can go to...
Published 02/07/24
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Andrew Ladd, VP of Marketing at Noble Hotels & Resorts, go below the surface to discuss what it means to gain the trust of guests. Hoteliers are at a huge advantage when it comes to leveraging technology to gather data to better understand their guests, but Ladd reminds us that keeping in mind data privacy and security are equally important to that mission. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on...
Published 01/17/24
First-party data — ‌capture and launch. 🚀 As a hotelier, first-party data is at your fingertips. All you need to know is how to capture it and how to launch it with personalized campaigns to reach loyal guests and new‌ ones. Because it’s a big data world out there and the better you are at managing your data, the better you’ll be at targeting the right guests. Guests appreciate that personalization when they see it. 😉 In this episode #74 of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re featuring a...
Published 12/20/23
This week on the Hotel Moment podcast, we revisit the conversation between Karen Stephens, Revinate’s CRO, and Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews, after his recent shout-out on LinkedIn recognizing Revinate as the chosen CRM for many hoteliers. Thank you, Matthijs, for recognizing Revinate’s CRM expertise. Join in as they dive into cloud-based software. You’ll learn how moving to the cloud benefits your operations, simplifies data management, and helps you address the root cause of inefficiencies...
Published 12/06/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Lori Kiel, Chief Commercial Officer of The Kessler Collection, break down the history of commercial strategy and how it’s traditionally been approached within hospitality. Kiel explains several ways technology acts as a vehicle to advance commercial initiatives while helping teams commit to one goal as compsets change. Tune in for inspiration on how to improve your commercial strategy and make it easy for...
Published 11/22/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Patrick Norton, VP of Sales and Marketing at Brittain Resorts & Hotels, discuss how building guest profiles is a journey — a journey hoteliers need to take if they want to reduce their reliance on OTAs and stay competitive. Norton also champions data-driven tech stacks, explaining why they not only prevent hoteliers from falling behind the competition but serve to support a more productive staff. Tune...
Published 11/08/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Shawn Jereb, Senior VP of Revenue Management & Distribution, Montage International, take on the idea of “approachable luxury.” Jereb explains what it means and how technology has helped their hotel ensure every guest feels welcome, meets their needs, and exceeds expectations. Is your hotel ready to embrace luxury that attracts guests and builds long-term connections?
Published 10/27/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Caryl Helsel, Founder and CEO of Dragonfly Strategists, dissect the parts of a revenue strategy to find out what makes one successful. Helsel stresses the importance of collaboration and testing so that teams can see what works and what doesn’t. If you’re looking to improve your revenue management strategy, tune in and find out how.
Published 10/13/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Vinny Cuneo, Vice President of Sales and Revenue Strategy at AutoCamp, dive into one of the hottest lodging trends: airstreams! Cueno details the steps to success for operating in both the hospitality and the outdoor industry and why departmental unity matters more than you think. Find out how to ensure your teams deliver consistent experiences, maximize guest preferences, and drive revenue.
Published 09/29/23
In this episode of Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens is joined by Jason Pirock, Corporate Director of Marketing at Springboard Hospitality. Join them as they: Discuss everything that Springboard Hospitality encompasses Highlight the importance of a top-tier website Explain why you need quality content Explore retargeting methods Jason Pirock is the Corporate Director of Marketing at Springboard Hospitality where he oversees all integrated marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and...
Published 09/15/23
In this episode of Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens is joined by Jason Pirock, Corporate Director of Marketing at Springboard Hospitality.Join them as they: Discuss everything that Springboard Hospitality encompasses Highlight the importance of a top-tier website Explain why you need quality content Explore retargeting methods Jason Pirock is the Corporate Director of Marketing at Springboard Hospitality where he oversees all integrated marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and growth...
Published 09/15/23
The hospitality industry sometimes seems to be behind the curve when it comes to technology. How can we in hospitality be more innovative and adopt technology with confidence? Fabricio Titiro, the Director of Product Management at Oracle, joins us to talk about just that. Oracle has always been one of the most innovative companies in our industry and Fabricio shares their newest offering, OHIP, which he calls an "enabler for innovation". Links:Fabricio Titiro:...
Published 09/01/23
The hospitality industry sometimes seems to be behind the curve when it comes to technology.How can we in hospitality be more innovative and adopt technology with confidence?Fabricio Titiro, the Director of Product Management at Oracle, joins us to talk about just that. Oracle has always been one of the most innovative companies in our industry and Fabricio shares their newest offering, OHIP, which he calls an "enabler for innovation". Links:Fabricio Titiro:...
Published 09/01/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re peeling back the layers to get to the heart of what makes this industry special. You’ll hear about pivotal moments in the careers of past guests as they highlight instances of true leadership or life-changing interactions with guests. These stories remind us of the community that is the foundation of hospitality, working together to create amazing experiences for guests and the people who serve them.  Tune in and listen to encouraging...
Published 08/18/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re peeling back the layers to get to the heart of what makes this industry special. You’ll hear about pivotal moments in the careers of past guests as they highlight instances of true leadership or life-changing interactions with guests. These stories remind us of the community that is the foundation of hospitality, working together to create amazing experiences for guests and the people who serve them. Tune in and listen to encouraging...
Published 08/18/23
Budget season is upon us. This week we get a hotelier's perspective. We talked to the CRO of Charlestowne Hotels, Johnathan Capps, about forecasting accurately, drilling down comp sets, and including tech adoption in budgeting. Links:Johnathan Capps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnathan-capps-78609011b/Charlestown Hotels: https://www.charlestownehotels.com/Karen Stephens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenstephensrevinate/Podcast Page: https://www.revinate.com/hotelmomentpodcast/Youtube:...
Published 08/04/23
Budget season is upon us.This week we get a hotelier's perspective. We talked to the CRO of Charlestowne Hotels, Johnathan Capps, about forecasting accurately, drilling down comp sets, and including tech adoption in budgeting.Links:Johnathan Capps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnathan-capps-78609011b/Charlestown Hotels: https://www.charlestownehotels.com/Karen Stephens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenstephensrevinate/Podcast Page: https://www.revinate.com/hotelmomentpodcast/Youtube:...
Published 08/04/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re reflecting on memorable moments in hospitality. Our past guests share their favorite travel adventures and the hotels that made their trips extraordinary — welcoming them with open arms and exemplifying what exceptional guest service looks like. You’ll also find recommendations for cuisine around the world that you can look forward to trying on your next‌ vacation. Discover what brings this industry together and how you can facilitate...
Published 07/21/23
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re reflecting on memorable moments in hospitality. Our past guests share their favorite travel adventures and the hotels that made their trips extraordinary — welcoming them with open arms and exemplifying what exceptional guest service looks like. You’ll also find recommendations for cuisine around the world that you can look forward to trying on your next‌ vacation.Discover what brings this industry together and how you can facilitate...
Published 07/21/23