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Going Up: A Podcast about Careers in Travel

Going Up: A Podcast about Careers in Travel

By Peter G. McDermott

Going Up is podcast about careers in hotels, hospitality, and travel. Each episode the podcast will feature a veteran from the hospitality and travel industry sharing exciting stories, advice, and opportunities for career growth. Learn more about the podcast, including how to get involved or appear as a guest, at goinguppod.com.
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I've got 99 RevPARblems and a Meme is Just One

Going Up: A Podcast about Careers in TravelOct 08, 2020

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I've got 99 RevPARblems and a Meme is Just One

I've got 99 RevPARblems and a Meme is Just One

This week, the mastermind behind Instagram's @RevPARblems, a very relatable meme account covering hotel sales and Revenue Management, shares his hospitality stories and experiences. From working for Gordon Ramsey, to getting laid off three times in the same year, our guest, Calvin Tilokee shares his career advice for anyone in Revenue Management as well as a glimpse into his budding media empire.

To learn more about Calvin's company, RevPAR media, check out revparblems.com, and be sure to subscribe to his podcast, Midlife Crisis, wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode was produced by Jana Grant and Heather Robinson. Artwork by Jeffrey Dauphin and music by Purple Plant Music

Oct 08, 202046:34
16-year Marriott Veteran and Going Up Project Manager: Jana Grant

16-year Marriott Veteran and Going Up Project Manager: Jana Grant

Jana Grant, Project Manager for Going Up Podcast is featured in this interview for International Podcast Day.  Jana started her hospitality career at Marriott Vacation Club International 16 years ago in Accounting.  In this episode, you will hear how her career evolved through operations, sales, leadership and her dream job…training!  She shares her passion for helping others, a mentor that made a lasting impression on her life, and her love for Marriott. You’ll never believe the amount of miles she would travel every summer until the age of 10!

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