This Job Sucks

Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos’ Director of Sales, Leo Mena, joins our host Dan Jimenez to chat all about his work with travel advisors, the hotel’s standout amenities, and the amazing perk’s we are offering travel advisors to tune-in to our Facebook watch party on September 9.

Listen as our host Dan Jimenez catches up with Wanda Kieffer from All Seasons Travel, and Regional Business Development Manager Ashley Gibbs, to learn all about her recent stay and experience at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

In this episode, our host Dan Jimenez had the chance to connect with some of Luke Majewski’s travel agents who have recently visited our reopened properties in the Mexican Caribbean. Tune in for firsthand insight on what it’s like to travel from the US to Mexico during the “new normal.”

Introducing the This Job (Seriously) Sucks mini series, where you’ll be brought up to speed on everything we’ve been up to over the past few months. Listen as Ash Tambe takes the hot seat while our host, Dan Jimenez, asks him all of your pressing questions regarding your RnR nights, Amplified Rewards and the meaning behind ALL IN.

The all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels have launched a brand new set of wedding inspirations, and in this episode our host Dan Jimenez walks us through the exciting launch event in New York City, where he was able to chat with some of our amazing travel partners and get their thoughts on the new designs. Tune-in to also hear from two of our All-Star Music residents at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Diana DeGarmo and Jeremiah Richey, who performed an acoustic set at the event.

Our host Dan Jimenez is joined by Regional Business Development Manager, Yoly Bott to kick off the decade with the second episode of season 2 chatting all about the 2019 Showstopper Awards. Get some insight into what it takes to make it to the awards, as well as all of the fun and exciting events surrounding the celebration and catch an exciting announcement at the end of the episode.

Welcome to Season 2 of the This Job Sucks Podcast! In this episode, our host Dan Jimenez walks listeners through his experience at the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos with the help of our new celebrity friends.

Season one has officially come to an end! Our host Dan Jimenez is joined by the man behind the sound, Alex Rivera and PR & Social Media Coordinator Bonnie Helena, to give listeners a behind-the-scenes perspective on how the podcast came to be while reminiscing on some of their favorite moments of the season.

 Director of Marketing, Adele Barrera joins our host Dan Jimenez in-studio to discuss everything you need to know about marketing and how brand partnerships are chosen. Tune-in to learn about what our partnerships with KidzBop, Les Mills, and Woodward have to offer guests. 

Nobu Hospitality’s Director of Hotel Experience, Tim Theofanou joins our host Dan Jimenez to give us an inside look at what “the Nobu way” truly means, touch on key brand pillars and give us a brief Japanese lesson on the meaning of kokoro and omotenashi.

 Field Sales Director, Carilis Felipe, and Field Sales VP, Ash Tembe join our host Dan Jimenez in-studio to discuss everything you need to know about bonus commission and Amplified Rewards. Tune-in to learn about the many benefits that come from registering your bookings, and how you can maximize your bonus earnings while also hitting your business goals. 

Woodward Riviera Maya Director, Shelby “El Lobo” Snyder joins our host Dan Jimenez to talk all-things Woodward and the value the facility brings to families and groups at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. This action packed episode also brings insight from legends of skate Tony Hawk, Andy MacDonald, Lester Kasai, Mike McGill and Kevin Staab who share their experience at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya and their “This Job Sucks” moments. 

Regional Director of Business Development Manager, Korie Kelley and Business Development Manager, Luke Majewski visit our This Job Sucks studio chat about all things BDMs. Luke, Korie and our host Dan Jimenenz discuss the number of opportunities travel agents have to partner and work with BDMs in order to grow their business.  

 AIC Hotel Group’s Corporate Social Media Manager, Thalia Chan, and Director of Public Relations, Dana Baasiri join host Dan Jimenez to answer your pressing questions on all things social media and social media marketing. Everything from Facebook ads, boosted posts, LinkedIn marketing and much more. 

 Pop icon, actor, host, Broadway star, dancer and media personality, Joey Fatone, joins Dan Jimenez to reminisce on the 2018 Showstopper Awards, his experiences at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels, a potential basketball game between the AIC boys and *NSYNC, and the exciting projects he’s currently working on. 

 AIC Hotel Group’s Director of Public Relations, Dana Baasiri joins Dan Jimenez to discuss the importance of social media for business including advice on how travel agents can take advantage of the resources provided to them, tips on creating relevant content, influencer marketing and the benefits of social media advertising vs. traditional. 

 Travel advisor Heather Christopher joins host Dan Jimenez to talk all things social from the travel agent perspective, her anti-strategy strategy for posting content, best practices and her most memorable “this job sucks” moment. 

 Travel professionals Hillary Ogle and Will Medina chat with our host Dan Jimenez about their experience with booking destination weddings, sharing tips on the best business practices that have landed them success covering everything from social media, personal experiences and the AIC Hotel Group WOW Specialist Program. 

Travel Channel's cocktail connoisseur Jack Maxwell calls in to chat with Dan Jimenez about his gig on Booze Traveler, including fun anecdotes about his travels around the world, his experience at UNICO 20º87º, and his tips on the best drinks travel agents can order to impress clients. 

Dan Jimenez chats with AIC Hotel Group's VP of Marketing, Frank Maduro about the ins and outs of the business covering everything from concerts, grand openings, and some of the crazies celebrity rider requests Frank has received throughout his time with the company, to some of AIC Hotel Group's biggest differentiators from other hospitality brands including the brand new Limitless All-Inclusive program.