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Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality

Skift
Hospitality
Hospitality Industry
Short-Term Rentals
Artificial Intelligence
Luxury Hospitality
Customer Experience
Luxury Travel
Travel Industry
Interior Design
New York City
Guest Experience
Sustainability
Real Estate
Travel + Leisure
Japan
Summer 2025 Travel Trends
Virtuoso
Real Estate Investment
Hospitality Design
Marriott International

Welcome to Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality, a Skift Podcast, where we unlock the secrets behind the world's most successful hotel and hospitality brands. Hosted by industry expert Katie Cline, each episode features exclusive interviews with top executives, seasoned leaders, and trailblazing innovators in the hospitality world. Together, they reveal the strategies that drive guest loyalty, en... more

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On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Mena Barakat and Sarah Goldring, co-founders of ResX, a New York-based reservation exchange platform that’s changing the way people access some of the hardest-to-book restaurants.

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On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Kurt Berman, General Manager of Eleven Deplar Farm, a 13-room ultra-luxury adventure lodge on Iceland’s Troll Peninsula. Kurt is also the founder of Wild Hospitality and Wild Wander. W... more

On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with one of the industry's most trusted data experts, Jan Freitag, National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar, to separate hype from reality. Together, they unpack all things Worl... more

On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Marco DiDomizio, hospitality strategist, real estate broker, consultant, and coach at InnAdvisors. Before advising hotel owners across the country, Marco spent nearly a decade transfor... more

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Recent Guests

Mena Barakat
Co-founder of ResX
ResX
Episode: How Two Founders Made Impossible Reservations Possible
Sarah Goldring
Co-founder of ResX
ResX
Episode: How Two Founders Made Impossible Reservations Possible
Kurt Berman
General manager of Eleven Deplar Farm; founder of Wild Hospitality and Wild Wander
Eleven Deplar Farm; Wild Hospitality; Wild Wander
Episode: Inside One of the World's Most Remote Luxury Hotels
Jan Freitag
National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar Group
CoStar Group
Episode: The Truth About the World Cup Hotel Boom
Marco DiDomizio
Hospitality strategist, licensed real estate broker, consultant, and coach with InnAdvisors
InnAdvisors
Episode: The Hospitality Secrets That Built America's #1 B&B
Bob Beach
Fourth-generation steward of Basin Harbor Resort
Basin Harbor Resort
Episode: 140 Years. Four Generations. Inside One of America’s Last Great Family Resorts.
Rodrigo Esponda
Managing director, Los Cabos Tourism Board
Los Cabos Tourism Board
Episode: Inside the Data-Driven Strategy Powering One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Luxury Destinations
Robert O'Leary
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism
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Alexi Khajavi
Group President of Hospitality and Operational Real Estate
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Katie Cline
Host of Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Love your pace and depth

    Such a fun episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trianglesforever
    United States3 months ago
  • There is always a takeaway!

    I love the breakdown Katie does at the end of the show. I always take something away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KAGuindi
    United States4 months ago
  • Fresh, practical, and inspiring

    This is one of the most relevant hospitality podcasts out there. It’s smart, modern, and deeply connected to what’s actually happening in the industry right now. Such a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VP0772
    United States9 months ago
  • Katie Cline is a Master of Hospitality

    This is great show with a wide range of content on hospitality all weaved together with ease by the host, Katie Cline. This is not a boring question and answer session, it’s a well-educated dive into the nuance of hospitality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrustGreene
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Very informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M&L laptop
    United Statesa year ago

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Insightful conversations with practical takeaways for hospitality leaders
Host asks thoughtful questions and surfaces actionable guidance
Consistently engaging discussions that blend strategy with real-world examples
High-caliber guests and a focused, modern take on hospitality trends

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CEO of Fairmont & Raffles: Luxury Isn't What You Think It Is
Q: To know what you wanted to do from such a young age, I think is so impressive. Was there a specific hotel or travel memory that really shaped your opinion of the industry?
A memory from Club Med where the personal warmth and consistent experiences with staff created a sense of family and belonging, showing that hospitality is a blend of business, culture, service, and creativity.
CEO of Fairmont & Raffles: Luxury Isn't What You Think It Is
Q: What made you know you wanted to pursue hospitality from such a young age?
Growing up in Istanbul, I was drawn to how hospitality could bring cultures together, and I realized early that great hotels create emotional memories through human connection rather than transactions.
Inside NYU IHIF 2026: What CEOs, Investors & Industry Leaders See Next
Q: You moderated a handful of discussions this year. Was there a comment or a moment that genuinely surprised you?
Yes. A couple of moments stood out, notably the tension between AI adoption and existing labor/union agreements, and the unexpected resurgence of mid-scale RevPAR as demand becomes more price- and experience-driven than strictly luxury.
Inside NYU IHIF 2026: What CEOs, Investors & Industry Leaders See Next
Q: What would you say emerged as the biggest theme or themes from this year's event?
The dominant themes were a decoupling of market optimism from macro volatility, the transformative impact of AI on operations and labor, and a continued resilience in travel demand, with executives recognizing that the long-term outlook remains favorable despite near-term uncertainties.
How This Entrepreneur Turned Hospitality Into a $90 Million Fitness Empire
Q: How do you view the balance between risk and purpose in entrepreneurship?
He emphasizes a high tolerance for risk paired with a strong, unselfish drive to create opportunities for others, and notes entrepreneurship is both selfish (in pursuit of personal goals) and unselfish (creating living-wage opportunities for others).

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This show curates conversations with top hospitality leaders, brand builders, and trendsetters to unpack how premier properties, destinations, and experiences achieve guest loyalty and lasting impact. Episodes explore brand philosophy, service design, community building, and the intersection of hospitality with real estate, wellness, and media. Across interviews, listeners get practical frameworks for growing guest-centric brands, expanding into new markets, and delivering memorable experiences, often grounded in human leadership, scalable systems, and authentic storytelling. A standout throughline is the emphasis on culture, people-centric leadership, and authentic brand narratives that translate across hotels, destinations, and experience... more

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