#194: The Evolution of Revenue Management in Hospitality | with Daniel McGarry

Today's episode, we sit down with Daniel McGarry, the Regional Director of Revenue Management of Stonebridge, and an HSMAI Rising Leader. From mowing lawns in Lancaster to managing revenue strategy across historic Marriott tribute properties, Daniel shares his unique journey through hospitality — and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

We dive into:

• The evolution of revenue management — from gut instinct to AI-powered strategy
• How to separate signal from noise in a data-saturated world
• The future of profit-focused hospitality and the rise of commercial services
• Why storytelling might be the most underrated skill in revenue strategy
• What it really takes to align sales, marketing, and revenue around a shared goal

Whether you're a hospitality pro or just curious about how data and experience collide in modern hotels, this conversation is packed with insight, laughs, and a whole lot of value.

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Links:
Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mcgarry-2baa958a/
Stonebridge Companies: https://www.sbcos.com/

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