Episode 7 of The Owner’s Lounge

Episode 6 of The Owner’s Lounge takes a hard look in the mirror — at our country, our media, and even our own industry. In this special “Rewind” edition, Sandip Patel and Jerry Stucchi unpack what the American Dream really means today and wheth...

In Episode 5 of The Owner’s Lounge, Sandip takes us straight to Washington, D.C. for AAHOA’s annual Capitol Hill Advocacy Week. From meeting with lawmakers to interviewing fellow hoteliers, this episode captures the energy, urgency, and real-li...

Episode 4 of The Owner’s Lounge is all about advocacy—who’s really fighting for hotel owners, what battles matter most right now, and how we can finally bring balance back to the franchising relationship. Sandip Patel and Jerry Stucchi...

In Episode 3 of The Owner’s Lounge, host Sandip Patel sits down with Utica Mayor Mike Galime for a wide-ranging conversation that proves hotels and hospitality are about much more than heads in beds. From tourism’s impact on local econ...

Host Sandip Patel sits down with New York State Senator Joseph Griffo for an in-depth, candid conversation about how legislation intersects with hotel ownership, small business, and the hospitality industry at large. From insurance headaches to...

In the very first episode of The Owner’s Lounge, Sandip Patel and Gennaro Di Luigi dive straight into the big questions hotel owners are asking: what’s really happening with the major hotel brands, and how do franchisees make sure they...