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Since 2018, the Suite Spot has been providing the hotel & travel industry with the latest industry news and expert digital marketing insights. The Suite Spot features interviews with some of the biggest names in hospitality and offers breaking news from world-renowned brands and hotel management companies. It serves as an educational forum for hoteliers, covering crucial digital marketing topics like social media, online reputation management, and review responses.
Suite Spot is hosted by Travel Media Group Marketing Director Ryan Embree. Check out our latest episodes below, which include detailed show notes and complete transcripts. Have a question you’d like us to answer on the show or a topic you’d like to hear about? Email us at info@travelmediagroup.com.
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Recent Suite Spot Episodes
130 – 2024 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference: Takeaways
Check out the top 5 takeaways from the 2024 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference and what they mean for hoteliers. Host Ryan Embree gives insight into key topics and conversations from the event for listeners so don't worry if you weren't able to attend or mis. All the...
129 – State of the Industry with William “Chip” Rogers
Former CEO and President of the AHLA, Chip Rogers, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the state of the industry and how hoteliers can make 2024 a successful year. This episode is filled with expert advice, industry insights, and trending topics so tune in to get the 411...
128 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Sarah Moss
The 35th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference is only weeks away, taking place on March 19-21 in Atlanta, Georgia! Join Suite Spot host and TMG Director of Marketing Ryan Embree as he sits down with the Chief of Staff at Hunter Hotel Advisors, Sarah Moss, to discuss...
127 – Top 5 Guest Sentiment Trends of 2023
In this episode, Suite Spot host Ryan Embree sits down with TMG Director of Product - Respond & Resolve™, Jackie Avery, to discuss the top 5 guest sentiment trends of 2023. It has become an annual tradition to take a look back each year and analyze which guest...
126 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Charles Oswald
The next episode of TMG Hospitality Trailblazers sees Charles Oswald, President and CEO of Aperture Hotels, taking center stage on the Suite Spot podcast. In this installment, viewers will get a clear breakdown of what makes Aperture Hotels so unique and a...
125 – 2023 Year in Review with Travel Media Group President, Dana Singer
In this year-in-review episode, podcast host Ryan Embree has a meaningful conversation with Travel Media Group President, Dana Singer, to go over some of the most significant innovations and milestones that took place in 2023 for TMG and what exciting developments...
124 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – Marriott: Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
The Suite Spot: Spotlight series is back with another one-of-a-kind episode that welcomes special guest, Christopher Calabrese, General Manager & VP of the Marriott Cancun Collection! Podcast host and TMG Marketing Director, Ryan Embree sits down with Christopher...
123 – State of the Industry with William “Chip” Rogers
It’s time to catch up on the state of the hotel industry with special guest Chip Rogers, President and CEO of the AHLA! Ryan and Chip have important conversations around some of the most pressing and relevant current events happening in hospitality and give hoteliers...
122 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Oliver Winter
Join Suite Spot host, Ryan Embree as he welcomes TMG Hospitality Traiblazer, Oliver Winter, to the podcast. Oliver is the founder and CEO of a&o Hostels which is the largest independent hostel chain in Europe! These two discuss the hostel experience, a&o’s...
121 – Suite Spot: Spotlight – SLS South Beach Hotel
The Suite Spot visits Miami Beach in this episode to talk with Simon Sorpresi of the SLS South Beach Hotel to discuss its addition to the Suite Spot: Spotlight series and how the iconic property stands out from the competition with a unique guest experience, art...
119 – Suite Spot: Spotlight Series – The Chatwal, New York
Join Suite Spot host and TMG Director of Marketing, Ryan Embree as he talks with the Senior Vice President, Luxury Division, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Ashish Verma in our new TMG Spotlight series to give listeners a lavish perspective on hospitality and how the...
117 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Daniel Berman
Our latest and greatest TMG Hospitality Trailblazers episode features the President and CEO of AD1 Global, Daniel Berman! Join Suite Spot host, Ryan Embree, as he and Daniel discuss some very eye-opening hospitality subjects prevailing in the industry and give...
116 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Mauri Berry
Podcast host Ryan Embree welcomes the newest addition to the TMG Hospitality Trailblazers series, Mauri Berry, Vice President of Marketing & Digital Strategy at Remington Hospitality! During this episode, listeners can expect to learn a plethora of valuable and...
113 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Alexi Khajavi
Join Suite Spot podcast host, Ryan Embree as he welcomes the President of Questex, Alexi Khajavi, as an official TMG Hospitality Trailblazer! These two hospitality-focused individuals discuss some incredible travel and tourism subjects in this episode, giving viewers...
111 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Patrick Pahlke
Join Suite Spot podcast host and TMG Marketing Director Ryan Embree as he sits down and welcomes a very special guest, the EVP & Chief Commercial Officer of Sage Hospitality Group, Patrick Pahlke, in the latest episode of the TMG Hospitality Trailblazers series! ...
110 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Rob Mangiarelli
This episode features the one and only President of Atrium Hospitality, Rob Mangiarelli, as he sits down and talks with Suite Spot host, Ryan Embree on all things hospitality. These two experts share incredible knowledge and insights on various topics that give...
108 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Linda Saron
Tune in to this insightful episode and join host Ryan Embree as he and Linda give you the 411 on everything OCI Hospitality. This podcast episode includes amazing information and expertise for hoteliers looking to connect with their travelers, increase bookings, and...
105 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Richard Alberigo
Join host Ryan Embree as he sits down with Hospitality Trailblazer Richard Alberigo, President & CEO of Alberigo Hotel Management. These two hospitality experts outline 2023 travel trends and traveler behavior, the true meaning of hospitality, exciting...
104 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Thomas Magnuson
*DISCLAIMER* Thank you for listening to the Suite Spot. During episode 104, you will hear slight audio distortion due to a disrupted signal connection at the time of recording. We apologize in advance and hope you enjoy the episode. Host and Marketing Director Ryan...
103 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Pete Sams
Travel Media Group’s Hospitality Trailblazers podcast series is going full speed ahead! Marketing Director and Host of the Suite Spot Ryan Embree sits down with a very special guest, Chief Operating Officer of Davidson Hospitality Group, Pete Sams! In this episode,...
Get to Know Suite Spot Host Ryan Embree
Ryan Embree
With over a decade of experience in hospitality and digital marketing, Ryan Embree continues to educate and assist hoteliers worldwide using the Suite Spot as his platform. As a UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management alumnus and public speaker, Ryan can also be found conducting monthly industry-focused virtual events and participating in major hospitality events across the U.S. His passion lies in educating hoteliers and consulting with them to implement successful marketing practices into their hotel businesses. Through purposeful and targeted conversations with some of the best and brightest in the hotel industry, audiences gain valuable insights into critical digital marketing strategies to enhance their hotel’s online presence.