Founder, CEO, C-suite leader. Operated and redeveloped numerous hospitality assets in the USA, Europe and Asia from resorts, convention centers, night clubs, boutique hotels, large hotels, student accommodation, co-living, serviced apartments, vacation rental and more
Author of “The Adapters, How the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry is Adapting and Innovating to connect the World”(2021)
Chairperson Questex (IHIF, AHC) Tech Council
Lead a 1400-person sales organization
Developed and managed multiple hotel brands
Co-architect of numerous business intelligence systems in hospitality
Architect of a multi-million-unit platform in TTH
Launched industry thought leadership video and podcast series The Adapters and ADAPTERSTechX – close to 100 shows and thought leadership pieces
Moderator, speaker, panelist, advisor, board member, guest lecturer (University of Houston, ATU, Cornell, Institut International de Glion)
Specialist in Operations, Revenue creation, Domain access, TTH Tech and ESG
A creative storyteller working in a wide range of media encompassing live events, screen production, brand development, design, marketing, digital experiences, museums, interiors and integrated marketing campaigns
Worked extensively in the UK, US, Europe, Australia, Singapore, China and Taiwan across multiple sectors but particularly hospitality, heritage, finance, technology, automotive, media and NGOs
In the hospitality and travel sector, designed, directed and produced content and live events for BridgeStreet, InterContinental Hotel Group, Rocco Forte Hotels, Wyndham Hotel Group, Radisson Hotels Americas, Gatwick Airport
Travel and hospitality guru, professional speaker, host and moderator
Host of No Vacancy Live video podcast with cohost and Travel Channel personality Anthony Melchiorri, and host of No Vacancy News Today podcast
Publisher of the novacancynews.com industry news site with 30,00 weekly newsletter subscribers
In 2022, Glenn was recognized as one of the top 100 Most Powerful People in Global Hospitality and the #1 Global Social Media Influencer in Hospitality. His podcast No Vacancy Live is the #1 podcast in hospitality. In May 2022 he received the Leadership Excellence Award from SKAL USA for his work bringing the hotel industry together during the COVID crisis, while the podcast won a Davey Award.
Glenn has been quoted in leading publications such as the New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Forbes, MSNBC.com, CNN.com and Chicago Tribune. He’s also been in the classroom, previously serving as adjunct professor at New York University, teaching classes in Public Relations & Advertising, and Consumer Behavior.
