The hospitality world moves at a breakneck pace. We know you don’t always have an hour to sit down for a full episode between check-ins and banquet setups. That’s why we created Hotels: Shorts—a curated series of high-impact highlights from the Kitchen to C-Suite podcast, specifically tailored for the lodging and resort sector.
These “Shorts” distill the wisdom of industry legends into 5-to-10-minute masterclasses, focusing on the unique challenges and triumphs of the hotel business.
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 14, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The legal resolution involving Panda Express ($1.05 million settlement) concerning a carbon dioxide incident serves as a significant and costly cautionary example…
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on November 16, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The expansion of outdoor dining facilities, commonly referred to as “streateries,” which provided a vital economic lifeline to the restaurant sector during…
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 21, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The debate surrounding the influence of labor unions within the hotel industry is intensifying, with hospitality leaders voicing growing concerns about the…
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 14, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The hotel industry in 2025 faces a complex and dynamic environment, shaped by the intersection of evolving consumer expectations, rapid technological…
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 7, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program As the roar of the crowd signals another exciting football season, the hospitality industry prepares for a surge in visitors. Many hotels…
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Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program In the fiercely competitive hospitality sector, cultivating brand loyalty is increasingly dependent on an exceptional customer experience (CX), as highlighted by Qualtrics. While…
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Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 24, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Service animals play a vital role in the lives of individuals with disabilities, providing assistance and support that enables them to navigate the…
Continue readingPublished on August 12, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Consumers are past being pissed! A growing wave of consumer outrage is sweeping across the hotel industry as guests increasingly face exorbitant incidental or deposit fees, often exceeding $100 for a single overnight stay…
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