177. Mike Linton. Technology to Monitor Vaping In The Hospitality Industry.

Hotels are facing a growing challenge that many guests never see: the rise of vaping and cannabis use inside hotel properties. As smoking habits evolve, cannabis laws change, and guest expectations shift, traditional no-smoking policies are becoming harder to enforce. The result is a new operational problem that affects everything from housekeeping and maintenance to guest satisfaction and brand reputation. Joining me today is Mike Linton, CRO and General Counsel at Rest, a company helping hotels tackle this challenge with technology designed specifically for the realities of modern hospitality. We'll explore what's happening inside hotels today, why existing approaches are falling short, how Rest is solving the problem, and where hospitality, guest behavior, and cannabis policy are headed over the next decade.