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Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels

Davonne Reaves, Chris Henry, Omari Head

Booking Overview

A monthly hospitality-industry interview show focused on systemic and emerging issues in lodging, travel, and tourism, typically featuring executives, general managers, and other emerging industry leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch hotel executives, hospitality technology leaders, travel innovators, tourism entrepreneurs, and creators of industry initiatives; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally hold meaningful leadership roles but are not limited to global celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 42

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.9k subscribers

Instagram: 22.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

smccracken@hotelnewsnow.com

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Host

Davonne Reaves - Hospitality industry podcast co-host focused on emerging leaders and issues in lodging, travel, and tourism.

Chris Henry - Hospitality industry podcast co-host focused on emerging leaders and issues in lodging, travel, and tourism.

Omari Head - Hospitality industry podcast co-host focused on emerging leaders and issues in lodging, travel, and tourism.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Hospitality executives, hotel general managers, travel and tourism leaders, hospitality technology executives, and founders or organizers of notable industry initiatives.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership in hotels, hospitality technology, travel, or tourism, Management of notable hospitality properties or industry initiatives, Development of strategies or products addressing major challenges in lodging and guest experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrew Pirret - Using Technology To Reduce Friction And Create More Human Hotel Stays.

Justin Henry - Pride, Travel, Hotel Performance During Pride Events, And How Personal Identity Informs Travel Expectations And Experiences.

Recent Topics

Hospitality, Lodging, Hotels, Tourism, Travel

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels
:

Hotel Guest Management's Bruce Jordan on growing margins for hoteliers

October 01, 2026

Bruce Jordan, managing partner of Hotel Guest Management, joined "Next Gen in Lodging" host Davonne Reaves to discuss how hoteliers can combat shrinking profit margins.

Hireology CEO Adam Robinson on how to approach recruiting talent for hotel jobs

August 27, 2026

In this episode, Hireology co-founder and CEO Adam Robinson talks with Next Gen in Lodging host Omari Head about how technology is a tool that needs to be used, not just bought, and what strategies actually work when trying to attract and hire new talent in the hotel industry.

Using AI to bring humanity back to hospitality

July 20, 2026

Andrew Pirret, senior vice president of customer experience at Alliants, joins Next Gen in Lodging to talk about how technology can better remove friction from hotel stays.

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Frequently asked questions

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Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels
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How do I get in touch with Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels?

Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels is hosted by Davonne Reaves and Chris Henry. Its publicly listed email is smccracken@hotelnewsnow.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels?

The publicly listed email for Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels: smccracken@hotelnewsnow.com.

How many listeners does Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels have?

Podseeker estimates Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels?

Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Hospitality executives, hotel general managers, travel and tourism leaders, hospitality technology executives, and founders or organizers of notable industry initiatives. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership in hotels, hospitality technology, travel, or tourism; Management of notable hospitality properties or industry initiatives; Development of strategies or products addressing major challenges in lodging and guest experience. Recent guests include Andrew Pirret and Justin Henry.

How hard is it to get booked on Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News Hotels cover?

Recent episodes cover Hospitality, Lodging, Hotels, Tourism, and Travel. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

smccracken@hotelnewsnow.com

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