Getting past the barriers of adoption for AI (with Vivander's Michael Goldrich)

9/1/2026

CoStar News Hotels

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Michael Goldrich, founder and chief advisor for Vivander Advisors, joins the podcast (recorded live at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference) to discuss his work in helping the hotel industry get ready for artificial intelligence, which he said is changing the industry faster than other major tech innovations in modern history.

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Will hotel REITs move the needle in China? (with Jesper Palmqvist)
9/3/2026
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Ancillary spend, guest satisfaction top priorities at Crestline (with Aaron Olson)
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Getting past the barriers of adoption for AI (with Vivander's Michael Goldrich)
9/1/2026
16:43
Michael Goldrich, founder and chief advisor for Vivander Advisors, joins the podcast (recorded live at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference) to discuss his work in helping the hotel industry get ready for artificial intelligence, which he said is changing the industry faster than other major tech innovations in modern history.
Kasa's revenue strategy focuses on guest demand for each room type (with Kelly McGuire)
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In an interview at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference, Kasa's Kelly McGuire talks to CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten about what guests want from their stays in an aparthotel accommodation, how revenue strategy for an aparthotel unit compares to a traditional hotel room and more.
The need for the return of international travel (with Highgate's Kerry Mack)
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Virgin Hotels' Jeff Borman on leveraging uniqueness
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In an interview at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference with CoStar News Hotels' Sean McCracken, Virgin Hotels' Jeff Borman talks about how the boutique, experience-focused Virgin Limited Edition is outperforming the company's larger hotel portfolio.
Targeting market leadership and stronger shoulder days (with Parks Hospitality's Chris Hardy)
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Update on Hawaii's recovery from pandemic, wildfires (with Outrigger's Jenna Villalobos)

Commercial strategy leaders shift to focus on profitability, AI (with Sage's Priya Chandnani)

Will hotel REITs move the needle in China? (with Jesper Palmqvist)

Ancillary spend, guest satisfaction top priorities at Crestline (with Aaron Olson)

Getting past the barriers of adoption for AI (with Vivander's Michael Goldrich)

Kasa's revenue strategy focuses on guest demand for each room type (with Kelly McGuire)

The need for the return of international travel (with Highgate's Kerry Mack)

Business travel brings hope to Hawaii, PM Hotel Group's Erica Lipscomb says

Virgin Hotels' Jeff Borman on leveraging uniqueness

Targeting market leadership and stronger shoulder days (with Parks Hospitality's Chris Hardy)