#107: Hurricane Milton, Jose Andres Hotel Brand, Top Business Destinations, & Retaining Hoteliers | Hospitality Hot Topics

In this episode, hosts David and Steve speak with Judy Chen from Hyatt Hotels Corporation, who shares her expertise on topics ranging from disaster response in the hotel industry to labor retention strategies and major sporting events' impact on hospitality markets. Key Topics:The hospitality industry's response to Hurricane Milton, highlighting how smaller hotel groups offered discounted rates to those in needChef Jose Andres' new venture into the hotel business with Hotel Bazaar in Washington DC's GeorgetownThe latest rankings of top business destinations worldwideAAA's new five-diamond hotel awards featuring properties in San Francisco, Miami Beach, and ChicagoKey insights from the Lodging Conference in Phoenix about employee retention in the hotel industryAtlanta's selection as the 2028 Super Bowl host city and its implications for the hospitality sectorThe show brings together industry experts for engaging discussions about current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the hospitality world, offering both analysis and personal insights from those working in the field.Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Hurricane Milton- Hotels offering discounted ratesJose Andres is launching a luxury hotel brandTop Business DestinationsAAA Awards Five Diamond Status To Chicago, Miami and San Francisco HotelsRetaining HoteliersSuper Bowl is coming back to Atlanta in 2028For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/107Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil