In today's episode, hosts Steve Carran and David Millili sit down with Fredrik Sjoberg, the visionary CEO and founder of Maison — an AI-driven platform revolutionizing how hotels interact with guests and manage their digital presence.

Fredrik's story is extraordinary — from acting on national TV and earning a Ph.D. at Harvard to leading hotel chains and founding two hotel tech companies. He shares how his diverse background shaped his leadership style, why AI will redefine hospitality forever, and how Maison helps hotels tackle labor shortages, improve upsells, and become “agent-ready” in the AI era.

What You’ll Learn:

• How AI is transforming the hospitality and travel industry
• Why traditional SEO is dead (and how hotels should adapt)
• How conversational booking and AI agents will replace websites
• The importance of structured hotel data for discovery and direct bookings

This episode is sponsored by Maison: https://www.maison.cx/

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D1KdWNEIC78

Links:
Fredrik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrik-sjoberg-6851174/

Maison: https://www.maison.cx/

For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/223

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On today's episode, hosts Steve Carran and David Millili sit down with Will Gilbert, Co-Founder of Bodhi, at the company’s Training and Testing Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bodhi is transforming hospitality technology with a manufacturer-agnostic platform that unifies every system in a hotel—from door locks and lighting to PMS, POS, and housekeeping—into one seamless interface.

Will shares how Bodhi is solving one of the biggest challenges in the industry: fragmented hotel technology. Discover how their platform ensures 100% guest satisfaction through real-time system monitoring, predictive maintenance, and their suite of AI tools — including GuestGPT, Super Agent, and BodhiGPT — that proactively enhance both guest experience and hotel operations.

From building a state-of-the-art testing lab to expanding into multifamily, office, and healthcare sectors, Will gives us an inside look at Bodhi’s mission to redefine the way spaces connect and communicate.

Tune in to learn:

• How Bodhi integrates all hotel systems into one “single pane of glass.”
• The role of AI in creating smarter, more responsive guest experiences.
• How Bodhi’s testing lab ensures reliability and innovation across global installations.
• The company’s vision to extend hospitality beyond hotels into multifamily and healthcare environments.

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/85Tti4IPHA8

Links:

Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-gilbert-0348586/
Bodhi: https://www.gobodhi.com/

For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/221

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In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Zack Gharib, the President of Red Roof, to explore leadership, innovation, and the future of hospitality.

Zack shares his incredible journey — from growing up in Lebanon and discovering his passion for hotels, to leading one of America’s most recognized hospitality brands. Learn how Red Roof is embracing AI-driven technology, enhancing the guest experience, and building a culture of genuine relationships and real results.

Discover what it takes to thrive in hotel management, lead through change, and balance guest satisfaction with franchisee success. Zack also opens up about his leadership lessons from Mr. Marriott, his transition from Marriott and La Quinta to Red Roof, and why relationships and culture remain at the heart of hospitality.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Red Roof is using AI and Hotel IQ to optimize pricing and revenue management
• The importance of team culture, leadership, and franchise relationships
• How technology is transforming the guest experience in 2025 and beyond
• Insights into Red Roof’s new mobile app, loyalty program, and guest analytics initiatives
• Why authentic leadership and passion are key to long-term success in hospitality

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V8hnpGv2IIA

Links:

Zack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-gharib/
Red Roof: https://www.redroof.com/

For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/220

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David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.