A Room With A View podcast

Grant Alchin and Scott Boyes chat all things leadership and hotels

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Listen here to honest and inspiring conversations with industry icons.

Room 27 - Matty Burke

In this 27th episode of A Room With A View, Matt Burke from STR/CoStar drops by the Room With A View Studio for a chat.

Matt is an industry icon collecting a massive amount of data and then sharing it back with insights to make us all better.
Matt is always generous and well-intentioned and this show is no different.

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Room 20 - Tony Ryan

In an exhilarating episode of Room 20, we welcome Tony Ryan to The Room Without A View studio for an engaging discussion. Tony, a highly respected lawyer with hotels in his blood, is a key figure at Trilogy Hotels. Earlier this year, Tony teamed up with A Room With A View co-hosts Grant and Scott to establish Trilogy Hotels, an independent hotel management company.

In this unique episode, we delve into the genesis of Trilogy Hotels and offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into our newly launched company.

Room 23 - Dr Jerry Schwartz

In Room 23 of A Room With A View, we are honored to host industry icon Jerry Schwartz in the studio for an enlightening discussion. Our conversation touches on living with gratitude, family, Jerry’s journey into hotel ownership, and the significance of a good general practitioner.

Jerry’s remarkable personality shines through as he generously shares his time and candid views. This conversation with him was truly enlightening and inspiring.

Room 24 - A Fireside Chat

In Room 24 of A Room With A View, Grant and Scott take the reins for an engaging discussion on the journey of launching a new company and the anticipation of future endeavors. They delve into the latest developments at Trilogy Hotels and explore the evolving landscape of the hotel industry.

NoVacancy Marathon - Day 1

On 18 & 19 September A Room With A View was proud to be the first podcast to broadcast live from NoVacancy - Australia's largest annual event bringing together professionals in the hotel and accommodation industry.
Room 29 - LIVE from NoVacancy

Room 29 - LIVE from NoVacancy

Jerry Schwartz and David Thompson kick us off!
Room 30 - Michael Smith

Room 30 - Michael Smith

Industry Icon Michael Smith drops by for a chat in the mobile Room With A View studio.
Room 31 - Nikki George

Room 31 - Nikki George

Long-time listener, first-time podcaster, and very good friend of a Room With View - Nikki George, drops in for a chat at NoVacancy.
Room 32 - Michael Johnson and Ted Horner

Room 32 - Michael Johnson and Ted Horner

Hotel industry legends Michael Johnson and Ted Horner drop by the Room With A View studio at NoVacancy. Pour a glass of the good stuff, sit back and enjoy this one.
Room 33 - Feras Ahmad

Room 33 - Feras Ahmad

Mee So Grateful - Feras Ahmed called in to say hi. Feras is a General Manager doing great things—we loved this chat at NoVacancy.
Room 34 - Jane Langof

Room 34 - Jane Langof

Our second Irene Cara song and our first Feng Shui Master on A Room With A View. A fascinating conversation with Jane Langof on A Room WIth A View at NoVacancy. fengshuiconcepts.com.au
Room 35 - Ozge Fettahlioglu

Room 35 - Ozge Fettahlioglu

Our first ever Biophilic Design guru drops by the Room WIth A View Studio for a chat at No Vacancy. Ozge talks about all things refurbishment and bringing nature into the built form. www.boxareno.com.au www.cocoplum.com.au
Room 36 - Andrea Comastri

Room 36 - Andrea Comastri

This is a very special chat with a wonderful human. Andrea Comastri talks all things Hotel Etico and inclusion. Thank you, Andrea. You are a wonderful partner doing great things, and we appreciate it. https://hoteletico.com.au/
Room 37 - Todd Stuart

Room 37 - Todd Stuart

To bring us home and closeout day one of No Vacancy Public Sculptures' expert Todd Stuart calls in for a chat. We learnt a lot about public art today. http://bit.ly/3MS4tTh

NoVacancy Marathon - Day 2

Room 38 - Brendan Granger and AI Andy

Room 38 - Brendan Granger and AI Andy

Room 38 to kick off day two with Brendan Granger and AI Andy to talk all things hotel tech and AI. https://www.myma.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendongranger/
Room 39 - Huon Hoogesteger

Room 39 - Huon Hoogesteger

Huon Hoogesteger drops by the Room With A View studio for a fascinating chat about all things solar and energy. Huon lives off the grid and practices what he preaches. Enjoy https://www.smartcommercialsolar.com.au/about-us
Room 40 - Emily Stephens

Room 40 - Emily Stephens

Emily Stephens helps hotel owners with The Accommodation Project and joined us live from NoVacancy. https://www.theaccommodationproject.com.au/
Room 41 - Mardi Sparrow and Nicole Downs

Room 41 - Mardi Sparrow and Nicole Downs

Room 41 Live from NoVacancy with Trilogy's very own Mardi Sparrow and Nicole Downs from Ovolo discussing the power of culture and talent retention. A must listen to episode live from No Vacancy www.ovolohotels.com/ www.trilogyhotels.com.au
Room 42 - Donna White and Cate Liedtke - Tidda Interiors

Room 42 - Donna White and Cate Liedtke - Tidda Interiors

Donna and Cate from Tidda Interiors dropped by A Room With A View and No Vacancy to talk about the role of interior design in telling a story of place. Stay tuned. Tidda Interiors is a proudly Australian start-up going places. https://tiddainteriors.com/
Room 43 - Ramsey De Silva and Declan Mimnagh

Room 43 - Ramsey De Silva and Declan Mimnagh

To bring us home, our neighbours Ramsey De Silva and Declan Mimnagh join us for our last Room of NoVacancy. What a fitting way to end the show with two passionate professionals. Thank You for having us and see you all next year. https://hrsinternational.com/ https://www.roomstay.io/

The hosts

Grant Alchin

Trilogy Hotels, COO
Grant brings 20 years experience in senior operational roles at IHG and Accor, coupled with 8 years in senior asset management roles for large-scale listed entities.

Scott Boyes

Trilogy Hotels, CEO
One of Australia’s most accomplished Hoteliers. Scott’s expertise shines as the former Senior VP Operations, Pacific North at Accor, where he successfully managed 85 hotels.

Featured guests

Room 22 - Michael Issenberg

Room 22 - Michael Issenberg

Michael Issenberg drops by our new studio to discussed all things hotels, careers, company culture, and much much more. It is an inspiring conversation with a true industry icon who helped shape this amazing industry.
Room 21 - Leanne Harwood

Room 21 - Leanne Harwood

Leanne gives us the scoop on her exciting new role and future with IHG. Leanne shares the things she is most proud of and excited about in her story to date and the adventure that lies ahead.
Room 19 - Sean Hunt

Room 19 - Sean Hunt

Australasian Hotelier of the Year and Area Vice President for Marriott Sean Hunt drops by the Room Without A View Studio. Sean discusses his career story with plenty of great advice throughout.