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The Spotlight: A Lighthouse Podcast

Lighthouse
Revenue Management
Bridgerton
Hotel Pricing
Hospitality Industry
Digital Marketing
Short-Term Rentals
Occupancy Rates
Market Mix Optimization
Evermore Resort
Bath, United Kingdom
Minor Hotels
Global Hotel Pricing Report
Online Travel Agencies
Hotel Performance
Multi-Generational Travel
New York City
Ivy Hospitality
Highgate Hotels
Commercial Strategy
NFL

The Spotlight is a podcast from Lighthouse where commercial strategy meets candid conversation. Designed for commercial leaders and revenue managers who want to stay sharp in a changing market, each episode brings you the trends, data and perspectives that matter most for driving performance. Hosted by Daniel Foreman and Blake Reiter, The Spotlight puts industry leaders and real-world insights in ... more

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In this Lighthouse Quick Take, Blake explores how one of the weakest ski seasons on record impacted hotel pricing in Vail. Snowpack levels fell sharply, skier visits declined, and resorts closed early, creating a clear demand shock across peak winter... more

In this Lighthouse Quick Take, Blake explores how the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix overlapping with peak cherry blossom season is reshaping travel demand into Japan. Using direct booking data, he highlights shorter booking windows, a sharp incr... more

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How will artificial intelligence change hotel operations, and what does that mean for service? In this episode, Daniel Foreman is joined by Juanjo Rodríguez, Head of Marketing and Direct Booking Products at Lighthouse, to speak with Sebastian Lodder,... more

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In this Lighthouse Quick Take, Blake Reiter examines how the August 2026 total solar eclipse is already impacting pricing and demand across Spain. Hotel rates along the path of totality are rising sharply year over year, with smaller markets seeing t... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Lodder
CEO of Hotel Collection International (HCI)
Hotel Collection International (HCI)
Episode: Interview - How AI is reshaping hotel operations and service
Fernando Vives
CEO of Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels
Episode: Interview – Building Hospitality Brands That Scale with Fernando Vives of Minor Hotels
Kelly Cronin
Commercial Director for Village Hotels
Village Hotels
Episode: Live Episode - Luminate London 2025
Ingala Hynes
Chief Revenue Officer for Nolanda Hotel Group
Nolanda Hotel Group
Episode: Live Episode - Luminate London 2025
David Davis
Founder of Fused Topline Solutions and former professor at various universities including Oklahoma State
Fused Topline Solutions
Episode: Interview - David Davis from FUSED Topline Solutions
Jennifer Driscoll
With Ivy Hospitality for one year, focuses on revenue management in the hospitality sector.
Ivy Hospitality
Episode: Live Episode - Luminate NYC 2025
Carrie Mack
Chief Revenue Officer for Highgate Hotels.
Highgate Hotels
Episode: Live Episode - Luminate NYC 2025
Ed Sanchez
Revenue Manager at Evermore Resort with 26 years of experience in revenue management
Evermore Resort
Episode: Interview - Ed Sanchez from Evermore Resort Orlando
Jordan Hollander
Co-founder of Hotel Tech Report
Hotel Tech Report
Episode: Interview - Jordan Hollander + Nadine Boettcher

Hosts

Blake Reiter
Director of Hospitality Research with extensive experience in revenue management and industry research, focusing on hospitality trends and consumer behavior.
Daniel Foreman
Commercial Strategist with a background in hospitality revenue management, co-hosting discussions on industry trends and strategies for commercial success.

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Interview - How AI is reshaping hotel operations and service
Q: How do you approach technology integration when working with multiple brand PMS and systems?
Aggregate back-office data into a unified layer that standardizes reporting across different PMS and brands, reducing the learning curve when adopting new brands and improving decision making.
Interview - How AI is reshaping hotel operations and service
Q: What should independent hotels do to upgrade their technology without the budgets of big brands?
Partner with established tech providers that already offer mature tools and data insights, enabling smaller hotels to access comparable capabilities without devoting massive budgets to in-house development.
Interview - Revenue strategy in ultra luxury resorts
Q: What key analytics are you looking at when you come into the office in the morning?
I review Clicksense database reports, Excel reports, and check our revenue dashboard for occupancy, ADR, and competitor rates, focusing on detailed insights.
Interview – Building Hospitality Brands That Scale with Fernando Vives of Minor Hotels
Q: What changes when you go from that, let's say, SVP of revenue or VP of revenue, and then go up to the C-suite level?
You become more of a generalist that has a broader picture of the organization, helping you grow a strategic vision that impacts all disciplines and the organization overall.
Live Episode - Luminate London 2025
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to start a career in this?
Say yes to opportunities and be open to trying new roles within the industry.

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Focusing on the intersection of commercial strategy and candid conversation, insightful discussions are aimed at commercial leaders and revenue managers seeking to enhance their performance in a fluctuating market. The content typically revolves around data trends, pricing strategies, and the evolving landscape of the hospitality and travel industries. Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world insights and practical takeaways that listeners can apply immediately in their roles, making it a valuable resource for professionals looking to sharpen their skills and adapt to market changes effectively. With thought-provoking episodes that tackle timely issues impacting revenue management and commercial strategies, the podcast stands out for its re... more

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4. Ingala Hynes
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