Unfiltered conversations with the operators, executives, and educators running hotels, restaurants, clubs, and destinations. The topics leaders deal with every day and rarely say out loud.
How do you sell an entire country to international travelers? Chris runs global communications for Brand USA across offices in 14 markets, after leading PR for New York City and Los Angeles tourism through COVID recovery.
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Executive recruiter and Gecko Hospitality franchise owner with more than 20 years placing salaried leaders across Florida's hotels, restaurants, private clubs, and resorts. He brings the hiring-side view: what operators actually struggle with when it comes to leadership talent.
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Director of the Hospitality and Tourism Management program at Florida Atlantic University, and a widely respected educator and researcher. He brings the long view: where the industry is heading and how the next generation of leaders is being developed.
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Keeps the show running. Jessica handles guest bookings, communication, and everything behind the scenes, and steps in as guest co-host. She is an adjunct professor at Mitchell College and CT State Three Rivers, teaching business management, hospitality, human resources, sales, and marketing, and brings 18 years of experience in gaming and hospitality.
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