Teague Talks Podcast
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Teague Hunter, President and CEO of Hunter Hotel Advisors, created Teague Talks in 2020 to connect and educate the hospitality industry in a time of unparalleled uncertainty. Today, Teague Talks continues to bring our industry together and inspire the next generation of hospitality leaders with monthly episodes featuring industry leaders and exclusive hotel tours through the addition of accompanying YouTube video series, Teague Walks. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
You can learn more about Hunter Hotel Advisors at hunterhotels.net.
You can learn more about Hunter Hotel Advisors at hunterhotels.net.
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Aug 16, 2024 • 17min
Teague Talks with Kevin Carey, Interim President & CEO of AHLA
With a recent NYC hotel bill taking over headlines, Teague sits down with AHLA’s Kevin Carey for a quick update on the details behind the proposed legislation. Tune in to learn how this could trickle down and affect other markets.
Aug 9, 2024 • 47min
Teague Talks with Chan Patel, Chairman & CEO of State Bank of Texas
Teague is joined by Chan Patel, Chairman and CEO of the largest community bank in the U.S. focused on hospitality. From migrating to the States and purchasing his first hotel in 1976, Chan shares the incredible story behind what led him to raise $2 million and open the State Bank of Texas. The two discuss Chan's unique approach to lending, the recipe behind running a successful bank, and how he has seen the industry evolve over the years.
Aug 2, 2024 • 39min
Teague Talks with Nolan Hecht, Senior Managing Director & Head of Real Estate at Certares
Teague sits down with Nolan Hecht, Senior Managing Director and Head of Real Estate at Certares, to explore why the company has been active despite the current economic conditions. Nolan shares how he’s getting his deals done, his optimism about the industry, and a little bit about his amateur boxing career.
Jul 26, 2024 • 48min
Teague Talks with Craig Smith, CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality
Teague sits down with the recently-appointed CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality, Craig Smith. With a few months under his belt, Craig shares what drew him out of retirement after his impactful 35+ year career with Marriott, his plans for the global management company, and the impressive team he has built around him to set Aimbridge up for success.
Jul 12, 2024 • 31min
Teague Talks with Jonathan P. Stanner, President & CEO of Summit Hotel Properties
Teague sits down with his good friend Jon Stanner, President & CEO of Summit Hotel Properties, to hear what’s going on in the world of hotel REITs. As Summit’s Q2 report approaches, Jon shares which areas are experiencing the most growth, industry trends, and his team's current priorities.
Jun 21, 2024 • 49min
Teague Talks with Alex Ohebshalom, Owner of The Fifth Avenue Hotel and Flâneur Hospitality
In the heart of NYC, Teague sits down at The Fifth Avenue Hotel with Alex Ohebshalom, Founder & CEO of Flâneur Hospitality. An emerging hotelier, Alex is no stranger to development. He shares his journey to hospitality, what sparked his idea to convert a century-old property into a luxurious 5.5 star hotel, and the challenges of making this 10-year project come to life.
Jun 14, 2024 • 43min
Teague Talks with Carlos Rodriguez, Sr., Chairman & CEO of Driftwood Capital
This Friday, Teague welcomes Carlos Rodriguez, Sr., Chairman & CEO of Driftwood Capital, for an insightful discussion on how capital is shaping the transactional market. From growing up in Costa Rica and pursuing a career on Wall Street, Carlos shares the candid story behind his first hotel, the challenges of raising his first debt fund, and everything in between throughout his journey to making Driftwood what it is today.
Jun 7, 2024 • 40min
Teague Talks with David Turley, President of Cronheim Hotel Capital
This week, Teague sits down with respected competitor and friend, David Turley, President of Cronheim Hotel Capital, to discuss the current state of the lending market from their worlds. They delve into the market's evolution, the challenges they are confronting, and the projects they are currently undertaking in their daily operations.
May 31, 2024 • 40min
Teague Talks with Jan Freitag, National Director for Hospitality Market Analytics at CoStar
Ahead of NYU, Teague sits down with Jan Freitag, National Director for Hospitality Market Analytics at CoStar, for an update on the current state of the industry. As we wrap up Q2, Jan dives into interest rates, group demand, and market trends, while Teague shares his crystal ball into transactions and development.
May 24, 2024 • 42min
Teague Talks with Jolyon Bulley, CEO, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Steps away from IHG’s Atlanta headquarters, Teague sits down for an exclusive conversation with Jolyon Bulley, CEO of the Americas. From his start behind the front desk in Melbourne to becoming the CEO for one of the world’s largest hotel brands, Jolyon shares his passion for international hospitality, his microscope into global travel trends, and what’s on the horizon for IHG.
