Unconstrained Conversations – An IDeaS Podcast

For hoteliers. By hoteliers. Unconstrained Conversations is the hospitality industry’s collaboration point for real-world stories and actionable advice in revenue management, total profit optimization and driving a connected commercial organization. We’ll uncover experiences and hear real-life examples from some of the world’s most creative hotel industry thought leaders.

Episode 18: Rise of the Commercial Strategist

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, Klaus Kohlmayr speaks with Hyatts’ former head of revenue & distribution strategy Sharad Kapur who has helped…

Date Published: August 20, 2020

Episode 17: How to Reopen Your Hotel – Lotte New York Palace

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, Klaus Kohlmayr speaks with Derek Brewster, director of revenue management at the Lotte New York Palace. The…

Date Published: August 13, 2020

Episode 16: The State of Global Hospitality – Checking In with RateGain

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, Klaus checks back in with Chinmai Sharma, president of the Americas for RateGain. The two hospitality thought…

Date Published: August 6, 2020

Episode 15: Changing with the Times – Dorint Hotels & Resorts

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, Klaus talks Joerg Boeckeler, chief operating officer of Dorint Hotels and Resorts. Joerg and Klaus discuss the…

Date Published: July 23, 2020

Episode 14: Revisiting Opportunity 2020 – Hospitality Industry Experts Discuss New Opportunities

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, Klaus talks with a few key speakers from Opportunity 2020, an annual revenue management conference held earlier this year. At the time of…

Date Published: July 16, 2020

Episode 13: Early Learnings from APAC with The Ascott Limited

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, IDeaS’ chief evangelist Klaus Kohlmayr speaks with Melinda Yeoh, head of revenue management at The Ascott Limited.…

Date Published: July 9, 2020

Episode 12: “Wall Street’s” Perspective on Recovery with SIG

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, IDeaS’ chief evangelist Klaus Kohlmayr speaks with Shyam Patil, senior equity analyst at Susquehanna International Group (SIG).…

Date Published: July 2, 2020

Episode 11: Summer Vacation – KOA Campgrounds in a Changed Landscape

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, IDeaS’ chief evangelist Klaus Kohlmayr speaks with Darin Uselman, VP of franchise services for Kampgrounds of America,…

Date Published: June 25, 2020

Episode 10: On the Road Again – Leisure Travel Recovery with Delaware North

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, IDeaS’ chief evangelist Klaus Kohlmayr speaks with Andy Grinsfelder, VP of revenue, sales & marketing at Delaware…

Date Published: June 18, 2020

Episode 9: Behind Closed Borders –Getting Creative Caravelle Saigon, Vietnam

Welcome back to the Unconstrained Conversations podcast. In this episode, IDeaS’ chief evangelist Klaus Kohlmayr speaks with Michael Robinson, general manager of Caravelle Saigon in Vietnam. While…

Date Published: June 11, 2020

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