{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/671e4178df525fe1214880d8/67b5290e5033e3e15acd562d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1E8  - Hotel Wars: Battle of the Business Stay","description":"<p>Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/</p><p>Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/</p><p>e: meetingsandmiles@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hotel Wars: Battle of the Business Stay</p><p>In this episode of 'Meetings and Miles,' hosts Pamela and Mark delve into an engaging debate on hotel preferences for business travelers. Mark champions the reliability and convenience of big hotel chains, citing consistency, loyalty programs, and robust amenities. Pamela counters with the appeal of boutique hotels and short-term rentals, highlighting personalized experiences, comfort, and productivity benefits. Both share their personal travel experiences and statistics backing their claims. The episode wraps up with a useful tip on giving gifts to business travelers, stressing practicality and sentimental value.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap</p><p>01:35 Creative Mornings Experience</p><p>02:39 Today's Topic: Hotels - Chains vs. Boutiques</p><p>03:37 Mark's Case for Big Chain Hotels</p><p>09:10 Pamela's Argument for Boutique Hotels</p><p>10:37 Debate: Convenience vs. Comfort</p><p>22:18 Closing Arguments</p><p>23:41 Tip of the Day: Gifts for Business Travelers</p><p>26:37 Wrap-Up and Social Media Links</p>","author_name":"Mark & Pamela"}