Say Yes To Travel
Travel can be exhausting, and most of the time, caffeine is a must-have to keep going. Most find this in coffee, soda, or energy drinks. But what about a clean alternative? Punch’d Energy caffeine gummies are the answer. The company’s President and Founder, John Pinelli joined Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy to share…
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Healthcare
Travel Restrictions Have Been Lifted, Will Medical Tourism Continue to Thrive
Why is a nurse being featured on the Say Yes to Travel podcast? Well, Kelly Greytok, RN concierge nurse specializing in plastic surgery recovery, started out as a golf course coordinator straight out of college and then became a nurse. Greytok explained to Host Sarah Dandashy that she combined her love for travel with…
Hospitality
Here’s How Destination Weddings Will Guide Hotel Business Models in 2022
Celebrating stories of love in beautiful locations sounds like a dream job, and it is for Karen Bussen, the exclusive designer for Weddings by Palladium. Bussen joined Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy to talk about her experience and what’s trending for destination weddings in 2022. Bussen’s roots are in the hospitality industry, and…
Hospitality
Supporting Hospitality from the Inside Out
The hospitality industry continues to evolve, and the people behind it do so, too. Joining Sarah Dandashy on Say Yes to Travel was Dan Ryan, Co-Founder of Agency 967. Ryan is a lifelong entrepreneur, industry expert, and host of the podcast Defining Hospitality. After falling in love with hospitality, Ryan spent 20 years selling and sourcing…
Hospitality
27% of Consumers Are Stuck in the Loyalty Program Dark Ages. Can Hospitality Brands Get Them More Engaged?
In this episode of Say Yes to Travel, Host Sarah Dandashy invited Jon Wolfe, CEO of House Advantage on the show. The two discuss Wolfes’ background in the gaming industry, his move to owning businesses that center on a consumer loyalty program and understanding consumers’ habits. They later dive into the importance of using the…
Hospitality
Is the Hotel of the Future Based on Digital Assets?
Key Points: A hotel concept around digital assets could create revenue. Bringing digital assets to a physical space could appeal to many. The concept includes a crypto trading floor as the main attraction. Commentary: The pandemic pushed the hospitality industry to the brink. However, crisis often breeds innovation and creativity. So, what’s next for…
Hospitality
Will Ecotourism Factor in to Peoples Travel Plans in 2022?
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. Jadine Yarde, CEO of Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA), showed off her city to Host Sarah Dandashy by letting the backdrop speak for…
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Complex AI Software Should Be Delivered as a Managed Service
Artificial intelligence software is increasing in complexity. Delivery models typically include traditional licensing or a managed service approach. The structure used to deploy these systems can influence how they operate in production environments. The CEO of Amberd, Mazda Marvasti, believes platforms at this level should be delivered as a managed service rather than under…
High Hyperscaler GPU Costs and Infrastructure Limits Drove Move to QumulusAI for Fixed-Cost AI Services and Greater Flexibility
Providing managed AI services at a predictable, fixed cost can be challenging when hyperscaler pricing models require substantial upfront GPU commitments. Large upfront commitments and limited infrastructure flexibility may prevent providers from aligning costs with their delivery model. Amberd CEO Mazda Marvasti encountered this issue when exploring GPU capacity through Amazon. The minimum requirement…
AI Enables Faster Business Decisions, Giving Startups an Edge Over Traditional Companies
Speed in business decisions is becoming a defining competitive factor. Artificial intelligence tools now allow smaller teams to analyze information and act faster than traditional organizations. Established companies face increasing pressure as decision cycles shorten across industries. Mazda Marvasti, CEO of Amberd, says new entrants are already using AI to accelerate business decisions. He…
Amberd Delivers Real-Time Business Insights, Cutting Executive Reporting From Weeks to Minutes With ADA
Many organizations struggle to deliver real-time business insights to executives. Traditional workflows require analysts and database teams to extract, prepare, and validate data before it reaches decision makers. That process can stretch across departments and delay critical answers.. The CEO of Amberd Mazda Marvasti states that the cycle to answer a single business question…