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Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality

Skift
Hospitality
Hospitality Design
Luxury Hospitality
New York City
Marriott International
Consumer Trends
The Travel Diaries
Travel Industry
Photography
Sustainability
Interior Design
Architecture
Local Narratives
Cultural Nuances
Art
Guest Experience
Branding
St. Regis Rome
Hospitality Industry
Short-Term Rentals

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 is joined by architect and hospitality design expert David Shove-Brown, co-founder of the award-winning firm //3877. With a portfolio spanning hotels, restaurants, and mixed-use spaces across the cou... more

On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline interviews Gary Sherwin, President and CEO of Visit Newport Beach, to unpack the strategy behind building a destination people don’t just visit but aspire to be part of.

Gary shares why most destina... more

On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline interviews Carlotta Carabba Tettamanti, owner of Tenuta di Murlo, an 18,000-acre Umbrian estate in Italy that has been in her husband’s family for 300+ years. What began as a castle, working farmland... more

On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline speaks with Barry Collymore, a prominent Barbadian-born hotelier, developer, and tourism leader based in Grenada. His work spans multiple facets of the Caribbean tourism industry—he’s the Owner and E... more

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Rafat Ali
CEO and founder of Skift, the largest business intelligence platform in travel.
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Brian Kelly
Founder of The Points Guy, an expert in travel loyalty
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Caleb Silver
Editor-in-chief of Investopedia
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Richie Khandelwal
Co-founder of Price Labs, hospitality tech leader
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Leo Ghitis
Owner of Nyara Resorts, sustainable hospitality advocate
Nyara Resorts
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Jasmine Seliga
Founder and CEO of Affixify, innovator in hotel tech
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Dr. Brittney Conners
CEO of Optimistic Theory, expert in wellness
Optimistic Theory
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Mike Weiss
Co-founder and Co-CEO of Trailborn Hotels and Resorts
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Episode: Why This Founder Built Hotels for People Who’d Rather Be Outside
Dr. Brittany Conners
Founder of Optimistic Theory, specializing in in-home silent retreats
Episode: The Power of Silence: Practical Tips for Rest and Reflection

Host

Katie Cline
Host of Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality (Skift); deep hospitality industry experience with a focus on brand strategy and guest experience.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • 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 States5 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
  • Great Podcast!

    This podcast is so educational! So much to learn from the leaders that Katie brings on the show. Awesome job hosting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Lavin
    United Statesa year ago
  • I listen every week

    This show has become part of my weekly routine. I never miss an episode. So good!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hospgeek
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber, offering actionable insights for hospitality and travel.
Listeners praise Katie Cline's expert interviewing and ability to draw out practical takeaways from leaders.
The show is seen as a reliable source of modern, industry-relevant perspectives with engaging conversations.

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This CEO Says Travel’s Next Big Shift Isn’t AI — It’s Demographics
Q: What excites you the most about the next chapter for Skift and the travel industry?
Rafat expresses excitement about creating deeper travel experiences that resonate meaningfully with travelers and communities alike.
Why This Founder Built Hotels for People Who’d Rather Be Outside
Q: What lessons from those experiences have shaped how you've built Trailborn?
Identifying and solving real pain points while listening to customer feedback has been crucial in shaping their business.
Why This Founder Built Hotels for People Who’d Rather Be Outside
Q: What makes a good deal, particularly for Trailborn?
Mike explains the importance of market research and understanding customer needs in identifying opportunities for acquisition and development.
Why This Founder Built Hotels for People Who’d Rather Be Outside
Q: When did you first know you wanted to build something in hospitality, specifically?
Mike indicates that his journey to hospitality was a culmination of various experiences in investment and entrepreneurship rather than a predetermined goal.
The Power of Silence: Practical Tips for Rest and Reflection
Q: What should I be doing?
Allow yourself to retreat within; it's more about finding peace amidst the noise.

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The show centers on hospitality leadership, brand strategy, and guest experiences, featuring in-depth conversations with hotel executives, designers, investors, and innovators. Episodes frequently explore AI and tech in hospitality, brand authenticity, sustainability, experiential travel, and the evolving guest journey, often paired with personal career stories and practical takeaways for operators and marketers. A notable strength is high-caliber guest selection across branding, design, and operational excellence, with a practical, conversational interviewing style that yields actionable insights for professionals seeking competitive edge in hospitality and travel.

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Recent guests on Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality include:

1. Rafat Ali
2. Brian Kelly
3. Caleb Silver
4. Richie Khandelwal
5. Leo Ghitis
6. Jasmine Seliga
7. Dr. Brittney Conners
8. Mike Weiss

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