Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels
CoStar News HotelsNextGen in Lodging is a monthly podcast that examines systemic and trending issues in the hospitality industry. Co-hosts Davonne Reaves, Chris Henry, and Omari Head unlock the brain trust through interviews with emerging leaders in travel and tourism to share their thoughts and ideas for fresh strategies to combat system wide challenges. The next generation of executives strive to revolutionize th... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureBusiness | |||
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Andrew Pirret, senior vice president of customer experience at Alliants, joins Next Gen in Lodging to talk about how technology can better remove friction from hotel stays.
In this year's annual Pride Month episode, Kimpton Hotel Wilshire General Manager Justin Henry joins host Chris Henry to discuss how Los Angeles' Kimpton properties thrived amid Pride events and how his own identity informs his travel expectations an... more
On the latest episode of the "Next Gen in Lodging" podcast, host Davonne Reaves chats with the people behind the Hospitality Creator Summit.
"Next Gen in Lodging" co-host Omari Head speaks to Gabrielle Johnson, manager of development planning and feasibility at Marriott International, on the latest episode of the podcast.
On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, host Davonne Reaves was joined by Rachel Vandenberg, a hotel owner and executive leadership coach who founded Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel, a professional development retreat in April fo... more
On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Davonne Reaves were joined by Latino Restaurant Association's Lilly Rocha to discuss how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's raids have affected the hotel an... more
In the last Next Gen in Lodging podcast episode of the year, the show's hosts Omari Head, Davonne Reaves and Chris Henry look back at this year and make their 2026 predictions.
In the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging Podcast, Calvin Stovall Jr. discusses his new book, "Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era."
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This show centers on the evolving hospitality landscape through candid conversations with hotel owners, operators, investors, and educators. Episodes frequently tackle feasibility and development opportunities in a shifting economy, from condo hotels and adaptive reuse to soft-brand strategies and data-driven research aided by AI. Guests and hosts alike share real-world experiences—from capital markets, financing strategies, and workforce development to public-private partnerships and inclusive guest experiences—offering practical tips for navigating market headwinds while keeping a long-term view on value creation and brand-owner flexibility. A notable throughline is elevating underrepresented perspectives in hospitality, whether through m... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Andrew Pirret
2. Justin Henry
3. Anna Blue
4. Anthony Melchiori
5. Gabrielle Johnson
6. Karie Brittano
7. Rachel Vandenberg
8. Lilly Rocha
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