
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessCareersEntrepreneurship | |||

On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Marina Efraimoglou, the founder of Euphoria Retreat, to uncover the deeply personal story behind one of the world’s most unique wellness destinations.
Before founding Euphoria Retreat... more
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Davonne Reaves—hotel owner, asset manager, and founder of The Vonne Group—to break down how hotel deals actually get done.
From her start at the front desk to managing over $1 billion... more
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Jim Nagle, owner and managing partner of the Drake Oak Brook, an Autograph Collection Hotel, to unpack one of the most unconventional paths into hotel ownership. From starting as a Chi... more
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline interviews Dieter Schmitz, an original cast member of Laguna Beach who has since built a distinguished career in hospitality.
From starting as a beach attendant to becoming a General Manager at just... more
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Such a fun episode
I love the breakdown Katie does at the end of the show. I always take something away.
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!
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.
Very informative
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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. Davonne Reaves
2. Jim Nagle
3. Dieter Schmitz
4. Kolin Jones
5. Fran Maier
6. David Shove-Brown
7. Gary Sherwin
8. Carlotta Carabba Tettamanti
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