The hotel industry and the tourism industry has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode Bob Rauch, with over 40 years of experience in the hotel industry, provides an update on how the industry is functioning through the many challenges of a pandemic. Bob also provides insights as a member of the Board of Directors for the San Diego Tourism Authority. Of course, we also talk a little baseball.
Bob serves as CEO of RAR Hospitality. He is an internationally recognized hotelier with over 40 years of hospitality-related management experience. Recognized by his “hotel guru,” moniker, Bob shares insights and industry trends at hotelguru.com. He has held nearly every position in the hotel business including General Manager of full-service four Diamond hotels for Hilton and Embassy Suites. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Western International University and a master’s degree in Tourism Administration from Arizona State University. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator and has served as chairman of numerous tourism organizations nationally and locally (San Diego and Phoenix) and is editorial advisor and board member for CCR-Magazine and Destination Elite.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites, San Diego North/San Marcos
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