Ready to take your travel experience to the next level? In this episode of "Hospitable," co-founders Roeland Verhamme and Jeroen Vaassen of ExpectMe reveal how their cutting-edge platform is revolutionizing hotel stays by allowing guests to select specific rooms based on personal preferences. Imagine choosing a room just like you would a seat on a …

We’re joined by Saxton Sharad, CEO and founder of Revival Hotels, to explore the art of building brand ethos and the revival of boutique hotels in today's hospitality landscape. Saxton takes us on a journey through his early influences in the industry, from writing pretend restaurant menus as a child to working with his parents at Hilton Hotels, sh…

In this episode of Hospitable, we sit down with Joe Sykes, Co-Founder and Director of ecommit, to explore the critical role data plays in driving sustainability within the hospitality industry. Together, we delve into how hospitality brands can leverage data to create awareness around CO2 emissions, ensuring that sustainability efforts move beyond …

We sit down with Susan Graves, a former hotelier turned solution provider, to explore the future of hospitality. Susan shares her passion for modernizing the industry through sustainability, automation, and AI, all while enhancing the guest experience. Discover how easy-to-use and affordable solutions can significantly impact guest and employee sat…

We sit down with Michel Meeuwse, Chief Data & Strategic Projects at Omniboost, to unveil the secrets of the data services team. Discover how Omniboost's data team transforms raw data into actionable insights and enhances customer experiences with their innovative projects. Michel shares insights into the team's approach, from data flexibility and u…

Get ready for an enlightening episode of Hospitable as host Rob Napoli sits down with Daniel and Trevor from Event Temple at HITEC 2024! Discover how technology is shaping the hospitality industry to be more human-centered. We discuss the importance of in-person interactions, the balance between human touch and automation, and the future of AI in h…

Get ready for an enlightening episode of Hospitable as hosts Rob Napoli and Kees Zorge sit down with Jennifer Jones from J2 Hospitality Solutions at HITEC! Discover the transformative power of technology in the hospitality industry, the immense value of industry events, and the essential collaboration between various departments. Jennifer Jones, a …

Join us for an enriching dialogue with Mickey Creyf, CEO of Travel Experts and BTS Travel. In this thought-provoking episode, Mickey and our host explore the profound impact of technology on the travel industry and the enduring importance of personalization in travel experiences. As the CEO of Travel Experts and BTS Travel, Mickey brings a wealth o…

Welcome to the latest episode of Hospitable! In this engaging discussion, we dive into the world of data unification in the hospitality industry with our special guest, Kyle McCaig, Director of Technology for MCR, one of the leading property management companies in the United States. Join us as Kyle shares insights on the challenges and strategies …

Step into the world of storytelling in business. Shawn P. Walchef, Kees Zorge, and Rob Napoli come together for a spontaneous exploration of the industry. Recorded on the fly, this episode captures the essence of candid conversations and unfiltered insights. They discuss the importance of true connections, resilience, and the impact of humanising b…

Step into the world of unparalleled hospitality. Rob Napoli invites you on an exhilarating exploration alongside Ernest Lee, the Chief Commercial Officer of citizenM. Positioned within the pulsating Nomad district of Manhattan, this episode unveils the essence of global hospitality excellence. Embark on a journey through the visionary ethos of citi…

Step into the captivating world of ITB with Rob Napoli as your guide, joined by Olga Rodriguez, the esteemed Director of Global Alliances at IDeaS. Olga's fervor for the event radiates as she highlights the transformative potential of automation, AI, and data in shaping hospitality's future. Her insights, enriched by IDeaS' contributions to revenue…

On this episode of Hospitable we sit down with Venuesuite CEO and Founder, Ralph van Hoojidonk from ITB in Berlin after his talk on the Green Stage! Venuesuite announced its new Dynamic Pricing Feature and we discussed the latest trends and innovation that is shaping the MICE industry. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, rate, and review! Timestamps: …

Live from Cali BBQ Media HQ in Sunny San Diego, California, episode 19 features CEO and Founder, Shawn P. Walchef. This episode covers ground, from embracing discomfort to crafting unforgettable experiences, Shawn's journey highlights the transformative power of storytelling and human connection. We dive deep into the intersection of technology, na…

On this episode of Hospitable we dive into the cutting edge of technology and its impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry with Lightspeed’s EVP and General Manager of Lightpeed Restaurant, Peter Dougherty. We get into how Lightspeed is on the cutting edge of using advanced technology to help restaurants succeed and create better guest exp…

Join us as host Rob Napoli sits down with Stefano Giussani, COO of Lissoni Architecture New York, for an insightful conversation about the world of design and architecture. In this episode, Stefano shares his journey and the magic of the Italian Design style, and how he envisions building spaces around people. We dive into the ups and downs and the…

On this episode of Hospitable, as we sit down with Ruben Westmeijer, CRO and Co-Founder of Bond Agency, the world’s first nearbound agency, where we talk about building partnerships that matter. We discuss trends in partnerships, indirect sales, and content creation for brands in the hospitality industry. And we explore how both large hotel chains …

On this episode of Hospitable we get back to the basics of hospitality… the guest experience. We sit down with Claudia Meglin, Director at CMC Software and Global Director of Systems at Generator, as she shares her insights and experiences in using technology to enhance the guest journey. We discuss the challenges of connecting different systems an…

On this episode of Hospitable, a large contingent of the Omniboost team takes on New York City! While working with a partner down at One World Trade Center, the Omniboost team snuck away to the CitizenM Bowery Rooftop where we take you behind the scenes of Omniboost and introduce you to the faces and people behind the company. We also discuss our e…

Tune in to hear more event insights from some of the Omniboost team while they were in Chicago for the National Restaurant Association Show 2023 earlier this year in May. Make sure you like, subscribe, and leave a review! Connect: Omniboost: www.omniboost.com Rob Napoli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robnap/ Kees Zorge, Founder and CEO of Omniboost: …

In this exciting episode, we take you behind the scenes of a recent event and share some amazing insights and conversations. Join us as we discuss the importance of being on location and the impact it has on our business and partnerships. Hear from some of our partners and a few of the Omniboost team members as they share their excitement and exper…

In this episode, we dive into the art of creating authentic and impactful content with Co-Founder of Splice Video, Nick Capozzi. We discuss the shift from overly produced and edited content to embracing the real and relatable. Join us as we explore the power of video in capturing and sharing experiences, and how it allows us to envision ourselves i…

Welcome to another episode of Hospitable! This episode features Gudrun Ragnarsdottir, CEO of Keeps, Content Management for the Travel Industry. Gudrun shares her passion for travel and how her experience in the industry inspired her to start her own company. They discuss the energy, excitement, and chaos of the high season in the travel industry an…

Welcome to another episode of Hospitable! This episode features Ruud Hontele, the founder and CEO of Woby, a company that creates unique guest experiences for the hotel industry. Recorded live at the Omniboost headquarters in Terneuzen, Netherlands, we discuss how Woby helps hotels deliver a self-ordering web app that enhances the guest experience …

In this episode of Hospitable, Rob Napoli chats with Olaf van Heperen, senior technology partner at Eversheds Sutherland, a global top 10 law practice, to discuss the use of AI in the hospitality industry and its impact on customer profiling and facial recognition and how it will continue to shape the industry. We also discuss the EU AI Act and its…

In this episode of Hospitable we dive into the independent hoteliers space. Our guest this week is CEO and Co-Founder of RoomRaccoon Tymen van Dyl. Tymen shares his mission to empower independent hoteliers around the world with a complete and innovative management system. He believes that powerful software should not be exclusive to those with deep…

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of hospitality technology and how it is transforming the guest experience with Hotel Tech Report Co-Founder and CEO Jordan Hollander. Jordan and his twin brother Adam Co-Founded HTR to combing a high-tech, connection-focused platform for hotels. We discuss how software companies are leveraging dat…

On this episode of Hospitable our host Rob Napoli sits down with Stayntouch CEO, Jacob Messina to talk about making hospitality human. Join us as we discuss the importance of innovation in the digital world and how it can enhance the human aspect of hospitality. Our special guest, Jacob Messina, Senior VP of Technology at MCR and CEO of Stay In Tou…

Episode 4 features the Founder of Mews Richard Valtr. We dive deep into the world of technology and its impact on the hospitality industry. Richard's goal was to create functional and beautiful enterprise systems for the hospitality space. As a former boutique hotelier, Richard knows first hand the struggles of managing tech, guests, all while crea…

This episode features Kari Ann Fiskvik, the Vice President, Technology at Strawberry Group (formerly Nordic Choice Hotels). Kari Anna discusses her passion for leveraging technology to improve people's lives and enhance the customer experience. She shares her experiences with crisis management, including a cyber attack and a major organizational cr…

In this episode, we delve into the topic of creating a more hospitable travel industry and positively impacting the post-pandemic travel experience. Join us as we explore the importance of ego, teamwork, and human interaction in providing exceptional service. Kees Zorge, Omniboost Founder and CEO, shares what he believes is the core DNA of Omniboos…

In the first episode of the "Hospitable" podcast, host Rob Napoli introduces the podcast and its purpose of exploring the customer experience in the hospitality industry. He is joined by Kees Zorge, the founder and CEO of Omniboost, and Mike Baecke, the COO of Omniboost. We delve into the world of hospitality and explore what it means to be Hospita…

Haider Rubbani and James Rowe are back for a new edition of the Player Analysis Show, taking a deep dive into Cameroon International Andre Onana!Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD...Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/00pe57G.…

GenZ Entrepreneur Josh Cooper, Founder and CEO of Skoop Digital talks about what led him to want to spark change. Josh talks about his frustration with the education system and shares what he thinks are the next big things. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Learn more about Josh and Skoop Digital on all socials: LinkedIn: https://www.li…

Alvaro shares how his first app, a social media platform to be the next SnapChat, became a platform for good in helping schools, victims, and communities combat online cyberbullying. Alvaro brings passion and energy into this episode. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Connect with Alvaro: Email: alvaro.carrasco@braveup.cl LinkedIn: http…

Haider Rubbani and Kaustubh Pandey are back for a new edition of the Player Analysis Show, taking a deep dive into Atalanta's upcoming star Striker Rasmus Hojlund!Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD...Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify…

Haider Rubbani and Kaustubh Pandey are back for a new edition of the Player Analysis Show, taking a deep dive into Chelsea's talented midfielder Mason Mount!Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD...Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/s…

Haider Rubbani and Rob Blanchette are back for a new edition of the United Masterclass.Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD...Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/00pe57G..Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0.Anchor:https…

Haider Rubbani and Joe Fischetti are back for a new edition of the Player Analysis Show taking a deep dive into Napoli's Unspoken Hero Kim Min-Jae!Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD...Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/00pe57…

Haider Rubbani and Rob Blanchette are back for a new edition of the United Masterclass.Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD...Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/00pe57G..Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0.Anchor:https…

Bringing back a great episode with my friend and Founder of Phin, Doug Lessing. We get into what it means to be an entrepreneur and create impact while building. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Connect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lessing/ Connect with Rob: www.robnapoli.com www.linkedin.com/in/robnap IG: @r…

Bringing back a great episode with France Simonwitz on building global ecosystems and partnerships. In this episode of TBNE Rob sits down with a friend and fellow entrepreneur and ally to entrepreneurs Frances Simowitz, CEO and Managing Director of NUMA New York. We talk about the entrepreneurial mindset and we share some big news about the growth …

From the vault, we bring back one of our top listened-to episodes on the willingness to serve and the story of Omniboost Founder and CEO, Kees Zorge. Make sure to check it out and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Kees Zorge is the Founder and CEO of Omniboost. Omniboost creates smart connections between PMS/POS and accounting software t…

Haider Rubbani and Rob Blanchette are back for a new edition of the United Masterclass.Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD...Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/00pe57G..Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0.Anchor:https…

Haider Rubbani and Rob Blanchette are back for a new edition of the United Masterclass. Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD... Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/00pe57G.. Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0. Anchor…

In this episode of #TBNE Rob talks with former consultant turned unlikely fashion entrepreneur Maeve Wang, Founder and CEO of IAMBIC. Maeve shares how a personal development story and the need to stand for successes and failures lead her down the path of entrepreneurship. What started as a National Science Foundation-backed B2B data company quickly…

From the Vault, hear about the story of HowMuchTravel Founder Klavdia Malysheva and her 1-way ticket to NYC! Check out the full episode, and don't forget to subscribe and review! Connect with Klavdia: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/honeyklavdia/ Connect with Rob: www.robnapoli.com www.linkedin.com/in/robnap IG: @robnapoli.riseup Show Produce…

Haider Rubbani and Rob Blanchette are back for a new edition of the United Masterclass.Find more of #UnitedMasterclass content on the links below:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aD...Apple pods:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/00pe57G..Google:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0.Anchor:https…

🚨❤️Episode 100!!!!!!❤️🚨 For this 💯 episode we brought back a friend of the show Alex Batdorf, Chief Get Sh!t Done Officer at Get Sh!t Done, the Collaborative Where Womxn Entrepreneurs Gain Traction to Grow $1M+ Businesses that Scale Generational Impact. We talk all things entrepreneurship.... What it takes to be an entrepreneur... Entrepreneurship …

In this episode of #TBNE Rob chops it up with Jack Kuveke about all things Fundraising. Jack shares some of the best tips and tricks he has used to fundraise himself to raise millions and now teaches founders those tips to raise millions for their businesses. Check out the full episode now! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Connect with…