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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 13 MIN

What Successful Select Service Hotels Do Differently - Chris O'Donnell, Aimbridge Hospitality

from Hospitality Daily Podcast · host Josiah Mackenzie

In this episode, Chris O'Donnell, the President of the Select Service division at Aimbridge Hospitality, explains where select service hotels are heading and why technology only matters if it gives hotel leaders time back. Chris breaks down how the line between full service and select service has narrowed, how data is reshaping operational decision-making, and why traditional annual budgeting often carries inefficiencies forward year after year. He also shares how operators are using automation and analytics to improve profitability while keeping managers focused on guests and teams. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

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