Hoteliers Hot Topics

The IHG Owners Association are the most established, successful and distinctive hotel owners association in the industry. With more than six decades of experience, we know what it takes to bring about unprecedented change and achieve monumental goals.We are pleased to present to you this series of bi-monthly podcasts with the IHG Owners Association hosts, Carly Hunt and John Stuart, as we discuss “Hoteliers Hot Topics” aimed at IHG franchisees, bringing you key insights for the market through our incredible guests who are specialists across a variety of roles in the hospitality sector.These Podcasts are not staged interviews, they are genuine honest round table discussions sharing information for you to take back to your hotels and businesses to assist your future success. In each episode we will share visions, best practices and market insights on a variety of topics, because as an Association, we know we are “Better Together”.To learn more about us visit www.owners.org or contact carly.hunt@ihgowners.uk

Podcasting since 2021 • 13 episodes

Hoteliers Hot Topics

Latest Episodes

Lets Talk All Things Driving Revenue with Hotstats

In todays episode we review UK&I and European Hotel Performance year to date 2025 before discussing all things driving revenue with Mike Grove the CEO of HotStats and Will Bishop, Director of Commercial Aimbridge EMEAA

October 27, 2025 • 1:16:37

Lets Talk All Things Budgeting with Hotstats

In todays episode we review UK and European Hotel Performance through 2024 with Mike Grove the CEO of HotStats and then look to use this information to discuss all things Budgeting with Mike being joined by Neetu Mistry, Chief Commercial ...

January 27, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 12 • 1:01:55

Let's Talk All Things Automation

In todays episode, we look to unwrap automation in the hospitality industry and discuss opportunities with Naomi Battison (Business Development Manager) of the Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University.

April 09, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 1:12:48

Lets Talk All Things Only a Pavement Away

In todays episode, we are absolutely delighted to welcome Greg Mangham, the Founder and CEO of Only a Pavement Away. A charity who believes that everyone deserves the chance to find and forge a career. In a time where hospitality faces un...

November 20, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 39:25

Lets Talk All Things General Manager with David Steel

In todays episode, we feature David Steel, a General Manager who has worked in the Franchised, unbranded and Brand Managed Estate. David over recent years has demonstrated that talent alone is never enough and resilience, ability to adapt...

September 28, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 53:58

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