#107: Hurricane Milton, Jose Andres Hotel Brand, Top Business Destinations, & Retaining Hoteliers | Hospitality Hot Topics

The Modern Hotelier

In this episode, hosts David and Steve speak with Judy Chen from Hyatt Hotels Corporation, who shares her expertise on topics ranging from disaster response in the hotel industry to labor retention strategies and major sporting events' impact on hospitality markets.

Key Topics:

• The hospitality industry's response to Hurricane Milton, highlighting how smaller hotel groups offered discounted rates to those in need
• Chef Jose Andres' new venture into the hotel business with Hotel Bazaar in Washington DC's Georgetown
• The latest rankings of top business destinations worldwide
• AAA's new five-diamond hotel awards featuring properties in San Francisco, Miami Beach, and Chicago
• Key insights from the Lodging Conference in Phoenix about employee retention in the hotel industry
• Atlanta's selection as the 2028 Super Bowl host city and its implications for the hospitality sector

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Links:
Hurricane Milton- Hotels offering discounted rates
Jose Andres is launching a luxury hotel brand
Top Business Destinations
AAA Awards Five Diamond Status To Chicago, Miami and San Francisco Hotels
Retaining Hoteliers
Super Bowl is coming back to Atlanta in 2028

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