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Podcast: No Vacancy Live!
Episode: Staypineapple's Dina Bolen: How to Stay Profitable and Have Fun Doing It
Description: Tough times don't mean you stop having fun. That's what Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple Hotels, reminded me for #NoVacancyNews during the The Lodging Conference. She's navigating rising costs, labor challenges, and market uncertainty — but with her trademark optimism and energy intact. Here's what I loved from our conversation: 👉 Don't panic — stay focused. Hospitality is cyclical, and the goal is to adapt without losing your cool. 👉 Stay close to your guests. Dina's team launched a hyper-personalization project that captures guest preferences and turns them into tailored experiences. 👉 Move fast. Her team can spin up a mar...