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Behind the Stays

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by Zach Busekrus

4.8(90 reviews)
377 episodes
Updated Daily
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Welcome to Behind the Stays — a podcast that shares the stories behind your favorite boutique hotels, short-term rentals, and hospitality brands and the hosts, operators, and entrepreneurs who’ve brought them to life. Every Tuesday and Friday you’ll meet the military veterans, retired flight attendants, tech entrepreneurs, school teachers, single moms, hoteliers, and real estate investors who are all, in their unique ways, shaping the future of travel and hospitality. Discover how these visionaries — from all over the world — have built stunning landscape hotels in the mountains, designed bohemian bungalows on the beach, erected eclectic off-grid and nature-immersed escapes, and so much more. Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world’s top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Behind the States is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance.

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Publishing Since

1/8/2021

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for The Real Reason You Can't Build a Vacation Rental Brand (It's Not What You Think) — And How to Fix It

August 18, 2026

The Real Reason You Can't Build a Vacation Rental Brand (It's Not What You Think) — And How to Fix It

Host Zach Busekrus interviews Ashley Ching, founder of Inhaven, about her research revealing why vacation rentals lack a language of trust and how to build a transferable brand.

Episode thumbnail for This Week in Hospitality: Airbnb & Trip Advisor Partner, IHG's Owner Gambit, and a Loyalty Program Worth More Than the Airline

August 14, 2026

This Week in Hospitality: Airbnb & Trip Advisor Partner, IHG's Owner Gambit, and a Loyalty Program Worth More Than the Airline

Hosts Zach Busekrus, Scott Eddy, Ben Wolff, and Edwin Kramer interview Sarah Kopit about Airbnb's TripAdvisor partnership, IHG's owner strategy, and the valuation of Air Canada's loyalty program.

Episode thumbnail for Why the Complaint Is the Doorway: Rachel Alday on Her New Book, "Please Do Disturb"

August 12, 2026

Why the Complaint Is the Doorway: Rachel Alday on Her New Book, "Please Do Disturb"

Host Zach Busekrus interviews author Rachel Alday about her book "Please Do Disturb," revealing how embracing guest complaints builds loyalty and competitive advantage in hospitality.

377 total episodes available with 197 transcripts

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Glenn Haussman

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Colin Nagy

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Rafael Blanes

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What is Behind the Stays?

Welcome to Behind the Stays — a podcast that shares the stories behind your favorite boutique hotels, short-term rentals, and hospitality brands and the hosts, operators, and entrepreneurs who’ve brought them to life.

Every Tuesday and Friday you’ll meet the military veterans, retired flight attendants, tech entrepreneurs, school teachers, single moms, hoteliers, and real estate investors who are all, in their unique ways, shaping the future of travel and hospitality.

Discover how these visionaries — from all over the world — have built stunning landscape hotels in the mountains, designed bohemian bungalows on the beach, erected eclectic off-grid and nature-immersed escapes, and so much more.

Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world’s top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more.

Behind the States is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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