GAIN Momentum - Lessons from Leaders in Hospitality, Travel, Food Service, & Technology

In this episode, we interview Andrew Barnard, General Manager of BodyHoliday in St. Lucia, overseeing operations at one of the world’s premier all-inclusive wellness resorts devoted to holistic healt…

In this episode, we interview Francesco Sforza, guest experience and product development at Radisson Hotel Group. His recent work employs multi-objective modeling to balance ecological protection wit…

In this episode, we interview Ben Wolff, co-founder and developer of Onera, a luxury treehouse resort in Texas Hill Country, and founder of Oasi, an experiential hospitality firm managing a $65 milli…

In this episode, we interview Jason Pirock, head of marketing for Springboard Hospitality and Advisor for Wanderland. He leads integrated marketing strategies and brand development across the company…

In this episode, we interview Analia Capurro, General Manager of the Andaz, Mexico City Condesa. She is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in …

In this episode, we interview Sanovnik Destang, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and Executive Director at Bay Gardens Resorts, as well as Christus Gill, Information Technolog…

In this episode, we interview Niko Karstikko, Co-founded and CEO of Bob W, a climate-neutral hospitality brand blending hotel-quality service with the authenticity of short-term rentals. Under his le…

In this episode, we interview Jason Craparo, CEO of Hovr. He previously held leadership roles at Juma Ventures and served on the City of San Diego's Equal Opportunity Commission. Jason earned his MBA…

In this episode, we interview Alberto Santana, Chief Revenue Officer of Alliants. He is a native Miamian, travel enthusiast, and family man with a deep passion for hospitality finance. As an active m…

In this episode, we interview Lou Zameryka, founder of Alively. He is a hospitality and travel industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, including 17 years at Booking.com, where he led globa…

In this episode, we interview Rod Jimenez, CEO at SHR. A leading provider of technology solutions for the hospitality industry. Under his leadership, SHR has been at the forefront of creating advance…

In this episode, we interview Will Gilbert, Co-founder of Bodhi. He is a technology executive with expertise in software development, product management, and leadership. He has held various senior ro…

In this episode, we interview Shawn O’Connell, Executive VP of Sales - Americas at Uniguest. He has held various executive roles, including Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, and has worked …

In this wellness-focused episode, we interview Tammy Pahel, Vice President of Spa and Wellness at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. Pahel is a veteran spa director and development professional, inc…

In this episode, we interview Damien Cazabonne, Global Manager of Marketplace Partnerships for Mews, discussing the nature of hotel technology strategic partnerships in 2025.

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In this episode, we interview Brad Fortner, marketing director at Team Hospitality Group LLC, a general contractor and construction firm that specializes in turnkey hotel renovation projects througho…

In this episode, we interview Anne Marie Johns, General Manager of Fairmont Tremblant, to discuss all the programming happening onsite at this iconic ski resort as well as what new features were laun…

In our book series, Adam Mogelonsky and Neil Foster dig into Will Guidara’s seminal 2022 book, “Unreasonable Hospitality” and its applications for hotels, restaurants, tour operators and anyone else …

In this episode, we interview Skip Kimpel, GAIN’s Global Director of Restaurant Technology and Innovation.

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In this episode, we interview Jannes Sörensen, founder of the Kepler International Hospitality Academy. 

Prior to this, Sörensen has a rich history of luxury hotel experience. He has held roles as a …