GLAMPTUARY PODCAST - SEASON 4/EPISODE 03 - WITH SPECIAL GUEST BRAD LEBLANC FROM BEST WESTERN HOTELS AND RESORTS

In 2024, the outdoor hospitality industry went through some major shakeups as the big hotel chains officially entered the game.Hilton partnered with Autocamp. Hyatt entered into an exclusive alliance with Under Canvas, Marriott acquired Postcard Cabins, and Best Western entered into a soft brand agreement with Zion Wildflower in Utah.All this happened in 2024, but it has been in the works for many years. What does all this mean for the outdoor hospitality industry?Our guest on Episode 3 of Season 4 is going to shine a light on the big moves that took place, and what the future might look like for the outdoor hospitality industry.I’m excited to talk with Best Western Chief Development and Franchise Officer Brad LeBlanc. He is spearheading Best Western's entry into outdoor hospitality, and he is excited for the future.In this episode, we’ll talk about Best Western’s philosophy when it comes to soft brand agreements, and we also discuss how the outdoor hospitality industry will be reshaped now that the "bigs" have entered the game.Buckle up and enjoy Episode 3 on Season 4 of the Glamptuary Podcast!Best Western Hotels - https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US.htmlBrad LeBlanc - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleblanc/Glamptuary Podcast - https://www.glamptuary.com/podcast