The Hotel Growth Podcast

The Hotel Growth Podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking real, measurable ways to drive growth. Hosted by Formula's Founder, Adam Hamadache, each episode dives into strategies that transform hotel marketing and operations.Featuring in-depth conversations with industry experts, we explore innovative marketing, guest experience enhancements, revenue management, and operational excellence. Whether you're a hotelier or industry professional, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you stay ahead and grow smarter.

The Hotel Growth Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Formula, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Formula hosts The Hotel Growth Podcast, a business show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  The Biggest Threat to Hospitality Right Now (It’s Not AI)

  Apr 28, 202633 minS2

  <p>Hospitality is under pressure like never before.</p><p>Rising costs. Shrinking margins. Increasing uncertainty.<br>And at the same time, a wave of AI and technological change reshaping how the industry operates.</p><p>In this episode, Adam is joined by Robert Richardson, Chief Executive of the Institute of Hospitality, to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes — and what it means for the future of hospitality.</p><p>Together, they explore:</p>The growing gap between operating costs and what guests are willing to payWhy hospitality is still misunderstood (and undervalued) by governmentThe case for recognising hosp...

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  Episode #27

  Reality Check: Sales, Strategy & Standing Out in Branded Hotels

  Dec 15, 202543 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Hotel Growth Podcast, Adam Hamadache is joined by Wendy White, Director of Sales & Marketing at Kew Green Hotels, to unpack the real-world pressures facing branded hotels in today’s market.</p><p><br></p><p>Wendy shares her journey from glass collector to group sales leader and gives a candid take on what it really takes to grow in 2025 – including how to compete with luxury experiences, cut through digital noise, and stay visible in a crowded OTA-dominated space.</p><p>We cover:</p><p>Why CRM is the most powerful tool in a modern mark...

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  Episode #26

  Luxury with Purpose: Eugene Leonard on Leading Hotel Café Royal

  Dec 1, 202539 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Hotel Growth Podcast, Adam sits down with Eugene Leonard, General Manager at the iconic Hotel Café Royal, to explore the future of luxury hospitality—and the operational reality behind delivering it in 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>Eugene shares his journey from dishwashing to directing global openings, and offers rare insight into how a legendary brand stays relevant in an ever-evolving market. He opens up about the tough Q1 many London hotels faced, the resurgence of experiential travel, and how digital integration is reshaping the guest journey.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear...

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  Episode #25

  Cut Through the Noise: Ryan Haynes on Smarter Hotel Tech Buying

  Nov 17, 202538 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Hotel Growth Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Haynes—host of Travel Market Life and a leading voice in hotel tech strategy—to talk about why so many hotels get their technology decisions wrong… and what to do about it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ryan doesn’t sugarcoat it. From the madness of managing 20+ contracts to the cost of integrations that don’t actually integrate, he shares what’s really going on under the hood—and how hoteliers can avoid the traps.</p><p><br /></p><p>We cover: </p><p>→ Why most RFPs are like wr...

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  Episode #24

  Coach First, Owner Second: Tudor Hopkins on Leading Hotels Differently

  Nov 4, 202546 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Hotel Growth Podcast, Adam Hamadache sits down with hospitality veteran Tudor Hopkins—owner of Sleeping Bear Hotels and founder of The Hospitality Coach.</p><p><br></p><p>Tudor shares the story of how he turned a struggling 3-star hotel in Dorchester into a lean, 30% profit machine—without breakfast, without a restaurant, and without cutting corners on guest experience. But this conversation goes beyond operations.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into:</p><p><br></p>Why hotel leadership needs to shift from command to coaching<p><br></p>How small, independent hotels can...

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