New Tricks Podcast: Recent Episodes
New Tricks Podcast
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
This week we were joined by Nick Daniels and Tristan Gadsby, Alliants’ co founders. We celebrated the company’s 15th anniversary by discussing the growth of messaging, rising adoption of AI and whether hotels should consider kidnapping as a new revenue stream.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.newdogpr.co.ukemily@newdogpr.co.ukTwitter: @newdogprLinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On this episode of New Tricks we're joined by Heather Byron, SVP Services at Alliants. Whilst historically technology hasn't been the best of friends with hotels, the tide is turning as hotels enjoy the many benefits of being able to deliver exceptional experiences to customers with the added bonus of driving revenue and building loyalty, enabled by some cracking tech.
Staff are also reaping the benefits of using technology to delight customers and acting as valuable advocates to their current and future employees.
All that plus personal plunge pools, whether we could collectively buy half of Accor, and why we only podcast when it's sunny.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.newdogpr.co.ukemily@newdogpr.co.ukTwitter: @newdogprLinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by Richard Clarke, managing director, Global Hotels & Leisure at Bernstein to discuss hotels as consumer brands, combining travel and sleeping in the most efficient of ways and the latest efforts by Airbnb to make itself as reliable as a hotel front desk.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.ukTwitter: @newdogprLinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by Tim Dodd, partner at Maples Teesdale. After a film and music review, we moved on to discussing the changing consumer behaviour influencing the merging of concepts and mixed use operational real estate as well as the continued investor interest in luxury and mild speculation on who might buy Travelodge. We rejoice in the knowledge that Goldie Lookin Chain continue to thrill and delight audiences and marvel at Shaun Ryder’s talents for reading an autocue.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Stephanie Ricca, editorial director of Hotel News Now, to discuss Travelodge, the view from NYU and whether you should be racked with a lifetime of guilt for taking a hotel room from a duck.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Stephanie Ricca, editorial director of Hotel News Now, to discuss Travelodge, the view from NYU and whether you should be racked with a lifetime of guilt for taking a hotel room from a duck.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this episode of New Tricks we’re joined by sector consultant, Philip Ward, as we ponder whether Wyndham and Choice shall leap into the pumpkin carriage and go to the Acquisition Ball. We also consider what Whitbread would do with the cash from the rumoured sale of their F&B business. And if that weren’t enough, there is a NewDog branded pen up for grabs.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Patrick Angwin, director at Clanalytix, to discuss how asset managers can keep a property argument free and what you shouldn’t be putting in a trouser press.
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by Dimitris Manikis, president EMEA at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to discuss the rewriting of contracts across the community, the hotel and its investors. We also learn the unexpected power of a strong glasses frame.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.ukTwitter: @newdogprLinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Gordon joins us on this episode of New Tricks and shares his tales of bees and bonfires. On matters of macro economics, might the stabilising energy markets prove the elusive Quarter of Reckoning doesn’t darken our doors? Reasons to be cheerful continue with Liz Truss showing us the system does work whilst strong underlying demand for leisure and hospitality motivates investors to keep investing.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Tom Oakden, managing director, Hilltop Hospitality, to discuss what’s occurring in the transactions market, why prime is winning and what cakes are likely to disappoint as an athletic aid.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On New Tricks this week we’re joined by Catt McLeod, director of strategic partnerships at HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, and discuss savvy hoteliers who understand the customer, their journey and channel of choice and why a more holistic approach to all things commercial might be a jolly good thing. Also in this week’s episode, the crucial research on the availability of hot beverages and shelter that must be done when deciding which activities the youth should be participating in. As always a massive thanks to our guest, Catt, and all of you for continuing to listen and support the podcast.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Justin Lanzkron, director, business development at Kew Green Hotels, where we discuss the shifting relationship with the brands, how there’s never a dull moment in hotels and the societal ramifications of Travelodge’s latest rent ‘smoothing’.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Naureen Ahmed, founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality joins us on this episode of New Tricks and shares her story so far as well as her ambitions to bring gender balance to the industry and the opportunity for everyone to be part of the conversation. Her search for female role models drove her to establish the thriving network, educational platform and event programme that is Inspiring Women in Hospitality.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by George Sell, editor-in-chief, International Hospitality Media, to look at the year ahead, how many brands Accor can launch in a week and why the best hotel experiences aren’t always about rainfall showers and butter rubs matched to your DNA.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On New Tricks this week we’re joined by Lingxi Wang, Managing Associate at Foot Anstey LLP to discuss shariah compliant funding, its advantages and how it works for the hotel sector. We also talk about the hopes and dreams of the property industry as we look to the year ahead and of course find out how Katherine’s Kardashian gummy fuelled concentration is faring.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week Emily and I down the Kardashian gummies and think thoughts about the year ahead in hotels. Accor is likely to set the news agenda as it splits off luxury and lifestyle, while technology continues to cement itself in operations. But what does this all mean for the Quarter of Reckoning?
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Joining us on New Tricks this week is Carl Weldon, principal at CW Hospitality, previously chief operating officer for Europe at HFTP, chief executive of BAHA and then HOSPA. During a conveniently timed test match tea break we shared thoughts on adaptable technology that customers want, the metaverse and lessons from the pandemic.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
As the hotel sector tries to keep rates high enough to accommodate heating bills, we are joined by Shona Whitehead, managing partner at Cogent Blue, to discuss how now is not the time to kick back and stop drawing on the creativity and resilience of the pandemic.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by hospitality students, Yuna and Sarah, who are in their final year at Glion Institute of Higher Education. We discussed what drew them to the hospitality industry and hear how employers should prioritise company culture, career progression opportunities and their online presence to attract the next generation to join the sector.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Javier Batlle, managing partner at Okami Hotels joins us on New Tricks this week for a chat about whether luxury is still a safe bet, the return of opportunistic investors and how Musk’s purchase of Twitter might be just the boost the sector needs.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Robert Cole, founder at Bettercopy, to discuss fencing, poetry and whether the hotel sector could create real value if it stopped thinking about M&A and started thinking about the guest.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Mark Britton Jones, senior lecturer at Glion Institute of higher education, to discuss why elitism is OK if you’re luxury, and why it would be better if the segment could find fancier distribution than the OTAs.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by Eva White, CEO at Ariv Coliving and hear about the whopping number of opportunities available for the brand that provides flexible accommodation with the offer of local experiences and community connection.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we were joined by Mark McCulloch, Hospitality Rising founder, to discuss what the sector can do to show a little ankle to the workforce. And in related loyalty matters, why sticking a logo on a pillow can go a long way.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we’re delighted to be joined by Philippa Goldstein, Senior Analyst and Head of Hotels Research at Knight Frank who, via the medium of facts, alerted us to the positives to be found amidst the current political and economic chaos. Trading data to the end of August shows continued strong rates and we’re all hoping the pandemic lessons of market segmentation, cost control and searching for new revenue streams remain fresh in the minds of hotel owners for the coming months of uncertainty.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Good news this week for anyone who used to enjoy an old-school pub lock in, because they are core to Center Parc’s latest strategy. This week Emily and I also discuss the death of the Queen, the death of the energy price cap - for now - and the potential death of all of us courtesy of V Putin.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
We’re back from summering and ready for a new work season and the next series of New Tricks. On this week’s episode we can’t help but speculate on when and how the booster rocket outgoing PM, Boris Johnson will return to the halls of Whitehall and more pressingly, whether our new leader will announce sufficient support for the sector in the coming days. We also consider just how much travel chaos really came to pass this summer – ferries and roof boxes permitting – and whether the staggering energy, supplies and staffing costs will force hotels into seasonal operating. It’s a joy to be back and we hope you enjoy listening.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by Antony Woodcock, co founder and managing director at GIG to discuss a more flexible approach to staffing. Is it time to stop viewing hospitality as a calling and career for life and instead provide a safe and transparent working structure that reflects these agile times?
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Harry Fielder, managing director, Umi Digital, joins us this week to talk about how to regain marketing control, whether you should be spending on ad words or socks and the question of the ages: how to score your pies.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by Murray McPherson, Founder at Embers Camping to talk about the great investment in the great outdoors. As the popularity of outdoor experiences continues to power on, are we moments away from every hotel group up and down the land having a camping brand? A disappointing low level of travel and political chaos to discuss this week but Katherine does have a balloon arch so there are reasons to be cheerful.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by Peter Heath, Founder at Venue Performance to discuss meetings, conferences, events and Christmas parties – legitimate ones. With no signs of the once anticipated post-pandemic calm and stable trading environment, venues, suppliers and hosts must now focus on the data to navigate the future.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Alistair Hockley, director, Christie & Co, to discuss harmonisation between buyers and sellers, the domestic leisure market and whether Mick Jagger takes cod liver oil.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On New Tricks this week we’re joined by Merilee Karr, Founder and CEO, UnderTheDoormat Group and Chairperson, UK Short Term Accommodation Association.
In the eyes of investors, are the valuation challenges presented by the short-term rental sector outweighed by the speedy scale up and consumer demand? Are consumers starting to understand that a platform isn’t an operational brand? And what further consolidation and partnerships will we see in this space?
It was a pleasure to talk to Merilee about all of this and more. We hope you enjoy listening.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we look forward to another summer of trepidation over whether holidays will go ahead, look back at Whitbread’s results and, in the light of Choice’s Radisson America’s deal, speculate on what might happen if hotels become sentient.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
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On this week’s jubilant episode of New Tricks we’re joined by David Curtis-Brignell MBE, Business Advisor, Tourism & Hospitality at Tourism Reimagined. With the dulcet tones of Rod Stewart still ringing in our ears, we discuss the current catastrophic situation that folks attempting to enjoy some travel are experiencing, an update on the Registration Scheme for accommodation in England and the role, and importance, of a DMO.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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This week we are joined by Prakash Krishnamurthy, director, owner relations and portfolio management, Europe, IHG, to talk about what owners want, how they are viewing loyalty and how everything is better when we are people who help people.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
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Ricky Kapoor, Managing Director, Palm Holdings UK joins us for this week’s New Tricks where we ponder the perils of foreign travel this summer amidst the current chaos of the Passport Office and whether, once the government has sorted that out, they might turn their attention to the sector and its pressing need for stability. We admire the resilience and patience of our industry and its ability to create marvellous memories.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Welcome to the latest episode of New Tricks, where we are joined by Tim Wheeldon, managing director at Zeal Hotels. We look back at car park networking at IHIF, what the cost of living and labour crises mean for the sector and thinking about working ‘with the planet, not against it’.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
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Refreshed from an Easter break, New Tricks returns this week to discuss Macron’s chest hair and election glory, lengthening booking windows and increasing consumer confidence in the sector. Daniel Johansson, Director of Development and Acquisitions at Cheval Collection kindly joins us and shares his views on all of this plus how the team at Cheval is preparing for an imminent return to conferencing.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
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This week we are joined by Marloes Knippenberg, CEO Kerten Hospitality, where we discuss turning experience into reality, how mixed use means full use of space and how women need to buddy up.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Dimitris Mittas, Vice President Finance, Europe Global Asset Solutions joins us on New Tricks this week to discuss the rise of asset management as owners continue to seek advise from independent experts in the wake of the pandemic and the soothing tones provided to lenders. And as travel restrictions ease, the thriving tourism industry on Ibiza looks forward to welcoming visitors back to its shores.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
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This week we’re joined by Ago Hotels co-founder Lionel Benjamin, where we discuss how hotels are focussing on value creation, whether you should put a car park in your restaurant and what this all the means for the future of florists.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On New Tricks this week we’re joined by Mo Sondhi, Senior Director, Debt Finance at OakNorth Bank as we inch ever closer to the Quarter of Reckoning. We discuss the opportunities the pandemic presented to proactive operators, the need to understand what is underpinning demand and how a flexible operating model is the key to ultimate glory.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Welcome to the latest episode of NewTricks, where we are joined by Richard Farrar, managing director of Leaf Hospitality. Richard talks about his route into ownership and how the pandemic brought about the year of automation.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
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This week we’re joined by Matthew Critchlow, Head of France and Ollie Allcock, Commercial Sustainability Manager at ClimatePartner as we talk about a pragmatic approach to ESG for a sector that is largely still working out how to recover from a crippling pandemic. But with increasing investor, consumer and legal focus on matters of environmental, social and governance it must be understood and implemented across the stack. And for more from Matthew, he’ll be appearing on the free to join Watson Farley & Williams webinar this Thursday 3 March at 9am GMT – registration details are plastered all over our LinkedIn account – just search for NewDog PR.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
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This week we were joined by Tom Rimmer, VP of Technology at Ennismore, live from the basement at Accor Towers to talk about why technology doesn’t mean humans need to go away and what augmented hospitality actually means, in one simple phrase.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
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This week we talk to Chris Penn, founder of Birch, about the emotional highs and lows of the pandemic, whether ethical choices really do cost more and the risk of devaluing a business through not engaging with ESG credentials. We also consider optimum window cleaning methods and whether zebras would make the school run more fun - no zebras were harmed in the making of this episode.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
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This week we are joined by Karen Friebe, Head of International Hotels and Hospitality Team, Bird & Bird, to discuss a flourishing hotel market and the imminent growth in M&A as companies prepare for a regional sell off. We also discuss the positive changes the sector has seen during the pandemic and our hopes that it won’t return to its less flexible times.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we were joined by Kristian Dijkstra, Director at C1 Capital when we happily talked about fried chicken – please refer to Dave Grohl’s autobiography for further life lessons – repurposing conference and meeting spaces and how to turn a dark kitchen into a bright vision.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Jileen Loo, Head of Asian Investments - Cross Border Investments at CBRE Hospitality, Operating Real Estate and seller of hotels. We chat about the growth in interest in the sector from fresh faces, drawn to facts, not fairy tales, as well as the heart at its core.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Kathrin Cockhill, Director of Hotel Intelligence, EMEA at HotStats joins us for the first episode of New Tricks in 2022. We greatly enjoyed chatting about the changes to capex spend, whether we’ll all be seeking comfort in the arms of the OTAs and how 2019 is so very, well, 2019. It’s good to be back and we hope you continue to enjoy listening.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
For festive fun this week we’re joined by Julie Fawcett, CEO at Nkuku and previously CEO at Qbic Hotels. Amongst many things we talk Christmas tree farms, what hospitality can learn from retail and why we really are all in this together.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This festive season we are joined by Natalia Kolotneva, Head of European Living and Hospitality Asset Management at LaSalle, who tells us that what the sector needs now is love, and what investors need is more operational real estate.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On New Tricks this week we’re joined by Sarah Green, director at Hotel Finance to discuss the loyalty of lenders, the cost of refinancing and blessings sent from challenger banks. We also ponder the type of biscuit one might enjoy with a cosmopolitan. Biscuits and cocktails……you’re welcome.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Charles Scudamore, CEO & Founder, Hetherley Capital Partners, who joins us from Manchester, where he is admiring the northern powerhouse at work. We discuss the group’s value recovery model, the role of the owner and, of course, how to keep biscuits away from the scavenging hordes.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we’re joined by Patrick Grant, partner and co-head of long income at Alpha Real Capital who enlightens us with an array of biscuit facts including why biscuits are the reason that Liverpudlians are called scousers. Oh yes, educational you see. We also talk ground rents, why the plethora of benchmarking data available makes hotels a joy to invest in and how we find our collective voice.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we’re joined by Neil Baylis, partner at Mishcon de Reya, who looks forward to what’s in Santa’s sack this festive season for the hotel sector. Is it time for another task force? Or is a code of practice for the wall of unpaid rent enough? And really, people, TECHNOLOGY.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we are joined by Magnuson CEO Tom Magnuson, who tells us about his 4,000 mile road trip around the US, getting down on the ground and listening to hoteliers. He talks about how the company is rebuilding local business and encouraging hospitality to remember to be kind and help guests unwind.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week, Navneet Bali founder and CEO at LyvInn joins us for a spot of positive podcasting as he shares news of his first deal which will see a LyvInn land in Frankfurt soon. We cover the many, many benefits of measuring revenue per square metre as well as which biscuits the larders at LyvInn will be overflowing with.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we’re joined by Richard Valtr, founder of Mews, to discuss whether the return of New York is more Madonna or more Flashdance and to wonder whether the pandemic will have taught hoteliers how to better rinse their real estate. And is being in hotels really like being in the civil service?
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On New Tricks this week, we're joined by Daniel Fryer, founder of the mental health and wellbeing consultancy, How To Be and author of best-selling book The Four Thoughts That F*ck You Up ... and How to Fix Them. As we approach World Mental Day we consider how last 18 months have ravaged our sanity, particularly those in the hospitality sector, and what can be done by employers, staff and guests to ease the suffering and make HotelLand a better place. Squirrels, it seems, hold the answer.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week on New Tricks we are joined by Will Laxton, CEO, Mactaggart Family & Partners, where we discuss the Quarter of Reckoning, biscuits as sources of power and why a weak NPS could make you a bid target.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we talk to David Orr, CEO at Resident Hotels about the pick up in trading their city centre hotels are enjoying, how to get international travel restarted, the importance of reputation and while the enthusiasm and energy to get back out there to consume and deliver hospitality are present, there remains a responsibility to wider society to approach with caution.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Welcome to latest edition of New Tricks, where this week we are joined by Tristan Gadsby, CEO and co-founder, Alliants. We discuss seeing technology as a way to add value, not cost, the power of chat and what will happen next to all those former pig processors.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this episode of New Tricks we’re joined by Will Hawkley, Head of Leisure at KPMG for a spot of competitive socialising. In a change to the previous biscuit and cake chat we go deep into crisp territory, audio props are included, and ponder how to solve the hospitality staffing crisis, how casinos faired during lockdown and why it’s all about The Good Life in the suburbs.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
James Bland, director, BVA BDRC joins us to look back over the summer and chat about whether we - or anyone else - could do it all over again. Is now the time for the sector to shout louder? Or is it too distracted by biscuits with faces on?
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we are joined by Phil Camble, director at Whitebridge Hospitality, who discusses the benefits of having a quarantine hotel, even if it doesn’t encourage future stays. And, with international travel cranking up, we learn about how in Cyprus, sometimes cheese finds its way into brownies. Foreign!
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On New Tricks this week we talk to Sean Worker, Managing Director & Principal at T5 Strategies + The Adapters and consider the hitherto unobserved yet frankly staggering analogies between the global pandemic and Jurassic Park and whether space travel may be the solution to the current trauma associated with attempting to leave the country – at least for those of us here in the UK.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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This week on New Tricks we are celebrating Freedom Day in England with
Tom Oakden, managing director at Hilltop Hospitality Advisers. Up for
discussion is inflation in the cinnamon bun market, why queueing is back
and how hotel companies are selling assets to stay in the game.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
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This week we talk to Felicity Jones, Head of Hotels EMEA and Global Real Estate sector Head at Watson Farley and Williams. Has the pandemic created greater alignment across the hotel stack or are we all hurrying back from whence we came? And when is the Quarter of Reckoning, do you reckon?
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Welcome to the latest episode of New Tricks. This week we’re joined by Asli Kutlucan, CDO at Cycas Hospitality, where we’ll be discussing how to get through passport control in 10 hours or less and how hotels will have to become more flexible in every way as we come out of the pandemic.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Welcome to episode no 22 of New Tricks, where this week we are talking to David Bailey, principal at David J Bailey Ltd and advisor to Resident Hotels. As the sector takes the chance to reboot, we mull over whether an energetic push can help it sell the belief that people really are key to a working population which has fallen out of love with hospitality.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
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emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we’re joined by Christian Mole, head of hospitality and leisure at EY, and we speculate on the transactions market, business travel and what the tourist board of Southampton can possibly be doing.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week Carine Bonnejean, Managing Director - Hotels at Christie & Co joins us and shares her, very revealing, memories of Anders Nissen as well as an update on deals, pricing, where the looming distress is and homeless shelters as the latest investment trend.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Matthias Huettebraeuker, hospitality strategist, founding partner of Denizen and advisor to citizenM joins us to discuss The Future and all that lies ahead including the welcome return of the company of others. We also muse over Airbnb’s flexible announcements which come on the tail of their first-quarter earnings call. Whilst thrilling that Brian now knows what a yurt is, detail is still lacking somewhat. Will longer stays be a hallelujah moment for the brands that can deliver them and plug the hole left by the absence of traditional business travel? Do enjoy listening to all the thoughts and wisdom.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Welcome to episode 18 of New Tricks, where this week we’re joined by Andy Easton,
Managing Director at Beach Retreats and Ben Harper, group managing director, Watergate Bay Hotel, Beach Retreats and Another Place. We’re debating summers past and future and why we’d all be a lot more creative if we could all work beside the seaside, beside the sea.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week Emily and I are joined by Steve Lowy, CEO, Anglo Educational Services & The Residence Apartments and top 50 sector influencer to talk abut where hotels sit in the wider hospitality community, how to make them attractive to students and why, when all this is over, we’re all going to travel like Anthony Bourdain.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we’re joined by Christian Mole, Head of UK Hospitality at EY and we get down to business. If, and when, will the lucrative business travel sector resume and where is that deluge of leisure customers we’ve been promised? Check behind the sofa, in the sock drawer and possibly in the Christmas decoration box as well. If found, return to hospitality.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Welcome to this week’s episode of new tricks, where we were lucky enough to be joined by Robin Sheppard, president of Bespoke Hotels, to consider such concepts as what we’d do if we were Rishi Sunak and where the sector goes from here.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this week’s episode we talk rent, specifically the estimated £2bn of unpaid rent to be found in the sector, and what the government plan to do about it. Not so much it seems. As outdoor dining opens, we imagine just how much outside hospitality fun we could have in 45 minutes and also talk Soho House and Sonder IPO news.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week’s episode is lucky number 13 and we’re lucky to be joined by Julie Grieve, founder and CEO at Criton, who shocks us all by suggesting that the guest should come first and maybe one of the great things to come out of the pandemic would be not having to elbow people at the bar any more. We also discuss what festive shapes you’d make out of crumpets, as M&S Paris manages to beat Brexit with bunny buns.
Strategic PR from hotel experts. New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this week’s episode, we talk leadership with Chris Mumford, Founder of Cervus Leadership Consulting. Has the pandemic refocused us from the endless pursuit of quarterly targets and reporting to being more human, showing vulnerability and shunting employee wellbeing up the caring meter? We also discuss how hotels are a handy deterrent to the counter globalisation culture and how the sector is in need of a kick-ass campaign to showcase its greatness. Finally our thoughts turn to scones as M&S Paris’ latest offer is clotted cream. Cream then jam or jam then cream?
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
This week we’re joined by James Chappell, global business director at Horwath HTL, where we discuss what’s going to happen to hotels when government support ends and whether the Olsen Twins are going to be making a move if the wheels come off. Sound the pig!
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
On International Women’s Day we reflect on the similarities between women and the hospitality sector – enforced gratitude and a repressed position to name a few– and wonder whether the industry should dial back on its hospitable nature? For further regular NewDog fun, don’t miss Katherine’s Friday column, available from the News section of www.newdogpr.co.uk.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this week’s episode we wonder whether the UK government’s roadmap will lead hotels down a blind alley and whether there is a backup plan if the pandemic takes a swerve. We also wonder whether membership of Accor Live Limitless might score us a vaccine and whether Airbnb putting its faith in getting good press is quite the 2021 strategy it thinks it is. And who WAS that guy who had a deals room in prison?
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this week’s episode we’re joined by Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA the industry association helping hospitality's finance, revenue management, IT, marketing and asset management professionals. We’re also joined by the latest new dog, RSpuddy who oozed cuteness throughout, and other matter towards the end of the recording. We talked about the spirit of community, the amazing stories of hospitality that emerged during the pandemic and improving the image of the sector with the newly created Hoteliers’ Charter.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this week’s episode we’re joined by Tom Oakden from Hilltop Hospitality Advisors to discuss results and deal murmurings – of which there are plenty. This packed podcast considers the enthusiasm for regional displayed by Pandox, asset repositioning and risk taking to produce strong results – a tea dance in the conference basement perhaps? Expedia’s results revealed the removal of vacation rental brand Vrbo from Google as strong demand drives direct booking and finally we deliberate consolidation amongst investors as they take comfort in the recovery story of hotels and merrily build up their platforms.
As we recorded this conversation on Pancake Day, we also, obviously, stocktake the shelves of M&S Paris and revisit the time Tom was traumatically hoodwinked by beetroot.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
Welcome to this week’s episode, as the UK government gets ever closer to having a hotel quarantine plan, causing us to wonder what you’d put into a Hotel Quarantine cocktail. Something tangy, we suspect.
PNK People’s Kevin Edwards joins us to discuss whether you can survive lockdown on six chocolate Hob Nobs, as well as IHG’s rebrand, why the planet matters and transactions in the world of timeshare - or, as we now call it, vacation ownership.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this week’s episode we’re obviously all keen to learn what can be concocted with non-alcoholic pina colada, steak and hummus – please do listen back to episode 4 for some context - and also look to hope in the form of meat smuggling, Michael O'Leary (a name not widely synonymous with the concept) and a deal! A deal!
As Blackstone snap up some UK domestic holiday fun in the form of Butlins we look to hope and more long awaited shiny deals as well as the forthcoming results season.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this week’s episode we discuss the need for A Plan to get us out of this, which hair products Boris might like to consider (or any at all at this point), how AccorInvest might spend their newly acquired €500 million state guaranteed loan and domestic marketing. We were also mortified to hear that items on the shelves of M&S in Paris have been reduced to non-alcoholic pina colada (could there be absolutely anything worse?), steak and hummus. Bon appetite indeed.
Strategic PR from hotel experts.
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR, a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
newdogpr.co.uk
emily@newdogpr.co.uk
Twitter: @newdogpr
LinkedIn: @newdog-pr
In this weeks episode we discuss deep matters such as where hotels fit into hospitality, the rising possibility of a beach and vaccine travel package, and the first rumblings of that long awaited hotel transaction activity spotted in sub-saharan Africa, courtesy of Accor Invest.
In less deep matters we also cover cheese sandwiches, toilet training toddlers, and guacomole. Oh variety!
We hope you enjoy listening
Emily & Katherine
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New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR. We are a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Your hosts:
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
Find us on:
LinkedIn: @NewDog-PR Twitter: @newdogpr
As the end of the year approaches we look back at 2020 and discuss some of the most pressing issues that affected the sector: Travelodge, the voice of the sector, Airbnb's IPO amongst others.
This episode was recorded in December 2020, before the current national lockdown in England. When tier 2, and someone else making the supper, was still very much a possibility.
Emily and Katherine.
LinkedIn: @NewDog-PR Twitter: @newdogpr
New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR. We are a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
Your hosts:
Emily Newman has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides and has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR.
Katherine Doggrell is a genius with the written word and a journalist with 20 years’ experience in the sector.
Find us on:
LinkedIn: @NewDog-PR Twitter: @newdogpr
Hello and welcome to New Tricks, the weekly podcast from NewDog PR. We are a strategic PR company which understands investing in hotels and the many roles within them.
This podcast is a chance to mull over the current goings on in Hotel Land and chat to some pleasant folk about things that they know.
NewDog PR is:
Emily Newman
- Has an in depth knowledge of the hotel sector from both investor and consumer sides
- Has built up a reputation for skilful and strategic PR
Katherine Doggrell
- A genius with the written word
- A journalist with 20 years’ experience in the Hotel sector
- Has worked for publications including the FT, Business 2.0 and the leading hotel B2B titles
- Her book Checking Out - What the Rise of the Sharing Economy Means for the Future of the Hotel Industry is published by Bloomsbury. More details here
Reach us on:
- LinkedIn: @NewDog-PR
- Twitter: @newdogpr
Transcript:
I think we can all agree 2020 taught us many things – ukulele learning is overrated, banging a saucepan with a wooden spoon is the new national anthem and flexibility throughout the hotel stack was more than just a twinkle in Anders Nissen's eye and, crucially; communication is vital.
Never has it been more important for communication to be accurate, straight forward and engaging.
We felt this so strongly, we decided to form a business to help people do just that.
NewDog PR is a strategic PR business for the hotel sector with an investment focus and New Tricks is the weekly podcast from NewDog PR.
During each episode we’ll be nattering about all manner of things, including but certainly not limited to the rising operator/owner discord, pillow menus, whether the industry has enough of a voice, the real value of sustainability and who really stands to win and lose in the Accor/Ennismore merger.
The intention is to keep the episodes relevant with a bit of bite and a smattering of humour. And under 30 minutes – easy listening in one hit.
If there is anything in particular you’d like included there many and varied ways to get in touch – namely through social media. Either LinkedIn, search NewDog PR and we’re also on Twitter @NewDogPR. Tik Tok feels entirely unnecessary at this stage.
We’d like to think a listen will ease you into the waters of 2021 like an otter slipping off a log and, whilst the number of podcasts being created over recent months has increased at a similar rate to visitors to Barnard Castle, we hope you’ll find this one not only delightful but perhaps also mildly informative and useful.
Let the fun begin!