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Check it out! @skiftnews is doing something new… not only am I helping bring to life the Skift Daily Briefing as one of the new voices of the podcast, but starting today, we are making it video!

I’ve been a big fan of Skift for a VERY long time and I’m so excited to see this evolution and to be a little part of it!

Shoutout to @wilslickers for bringing this and all the new audio and video at Skift to life. But most importantly, shoutout to the editors and journalist who constantly pull together the most important stories happening in the world of travel.

Check it out! Subscribe. Do all the things!

Skift.com/daily

#skiftnews

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🎙️One year ago, @stacey_st.john introduced me to @slicktalkpod. We hit it off instantly and within days, we were co-creating @suitesuccesspodcast (alongside the brilliant @kelseyjoytran).

🤩Today, I’m over the moon to announce that Suite Success has been acquired by @SkiftNews - the go-to source and daily homepage for the travel industry.

⁉️So what’s changing!? Not too much! New episodes of Suite Success will still drop weekly, featuring exclusive chats with hotel execs, hospitality leaders & industry innovators. And it will still be hosted by me! Only now, we’re part of the incredible Skift ecosystem.

✨If you’re a longtime listener, THANK YOU. And if you’re new to the show, welcome and thanks for listening.

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If you’re not passionate about hospitality, you’re in it for the wrong reasons. It’s incredibly hard work, but most things worth anything generally are 💪

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Hospitality begins with a thoughtful welcome. 🤝

In our latest episode, @wilslickers reflects on his experience at the Auburn University Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management during a hospitality retreat.

Before attendees even arrived, they had familiarized names, businesses, and personal details, creating an experience that felt genuinely welcoming and personalized.

This level of preparation goes beyond service, it creates a sense of belonging that makes guests feel valued from the moment they arrive.

It’s the small details that leave a lasting impact and turn a stay into an unforgettable experience.

🎧 Listen to the full episode – link in bio!

#vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #hospitality #guestexperience #strindustry

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Wil Slickers, the visionary behind Hospitality.FM, who transformed a single podcast into a powerhouse media company.

Wil takes us behind the scenes of his journey - from working the front desk at Marriott to building a network of nearly 40 hospitality-focused shows.

Tune in to discover how he created a content ecosystem beyond podcasting, why media is the future of hospitality, and why every hospitality professional should start thinking like a creator.

🎧 The link is in the bio 👆

#vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #str #strindustry #podcasting #hospitality

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We’ve hit a MAJOR milestone, and we’re celebrating BIG with some of the most brilliant voices in the vacation rental industry.

In this special episode, Amber Hurdle and Travis Wilburn Amber Hurdle and Travis Wilburn take over hosting duties, flipping the script by putting Alex & Annie in the guest seats.

Joining the celebration are some of the people who have been instrumental in shaping Alex & Annie’s podcasting journey: Sarah and T, Wil Slickers, and Tom Goodwin for an unforgettable conversation about:

✅ How they started their own podcasts
✅ Trends shaping vacation rentals in 2025
✅ How podcasting has transformed lives and careers
✅ The power of storytelling, connection, and collaboration
✅ Lessons for aspiring podcasters

This is a celebration of connection, growth, and the incredible community we’ve built together. Whether it’s your first time listening or your 200th, this episode is full of insights, inspiration, and fun you won't want to miss.

The link is in the bio 👆

#vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #alexandannieat200 #vacationrentalpodcast #podcasting

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Resolution 9️⃣: Remember that failure is just the beginning.

Inspired by the legendary Wil Slickers, CEO + Founder of Hospitality.FM

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🎧: @applepodcasts, @spotify
📺: @youtube

#branding #marketing #communications #entrepreneur #podcast #suitesuccess #hospitality #PR #travel#resolutions #newyearresolution

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✈️Episode 012: 1️⃣3️⃣ Resolutions That Will Change Your Life in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣, Inspired by the World’s Brightest Minds in Hospitality

Featuring the first 11 guests of Suite Success, with a special sneak peek of 2 forthcoming episodes in 2025

🎧: @applepodcasts, @spotify
📺: @youtube

#travel #podcast #suitesuccess #entrepreneur #realestate #hotels #2025 #brandmarketing #hospitality #marketing #hospitality #newyearsresolution #goals #goaldigger

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Wil Slickers, CEO of @hospitality.fm, co-founder of @recreationstays, host of @slicktalkpod and co-host of @goodmorninghospitality, on how sometimes, it’s the little things that make all the difference to our guests. ✨

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🎧: @applepodcasts, @spotify
📺: @youtube

#branding #marketing #communications #entrepreneur #podcast #suitesuccess #hospitality #PR #travel #hotels #podcast

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According to the @wtandtc, the travel and tourism industry was expected to contribute $11.1 trillion to global GDP, or 10%, in 2024. Wil Slickers, CEO and Founder of Hospitality.FM, has a mission to elevate the industry’s content to a level commensurate with our impact.

🧍‍♂️: @wilslickers
🎧: @applepodcasts, @spotify
📺: @youtube

#branding #marketing #communications #entrepreneur #podcast #suitesuccess #hospitality #PR #travel

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The catch-22 of needing experience to get hired, but not being able to gain experience since you can’t get hired in the first place drove me crazy when I was first starting out. Wil Slickers, CEO + Founder of Hospitality.FM, shares his advice.

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🎧: @applepodcasts, @spotify
📺: @youtube

#branding #marketing #communications #entrepreneur #podcast #suitesuccess #hospitality #PR #travel

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Wil Slickers, CEO and Founder of Hospitality.FM, is known as “Mr. Hospitality” throughout the industry. So to hear his take on what hospitality truly means is invaluable.

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🎧: @applepodcasts, @spotify
📺: @youtube

#branding #marketing #communications #entrepreneur #podcast #suitesuccess #hospitality #PR #travel

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