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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Posting this for no particular reason. Some people might find it interesting. Some people enjoy looking at asses. Who am I to judge?

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Ass Al Pacino

ALT: Ass Al Pacino

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Working at a mafia-owned establishment isn’t for the faint of heart but it helps a ton when dealing with ownership groups in the hotel industry since bringing in “silent partners/investors/my uncle” guys who make the Mustache Pete types look ethical. #hotels #resorts #owners #travel

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Leaves turning color, crisp mornings, and hotel owners giving their banks a budget that is 99.999% fiction with no semblance of reality combined with a business plan that is laughable in every possible way (nowadays mostly written using AI making it demonstrably worse and more illegible). #hotels

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

PSA: if you’re at a bar and feel that you’re in danger order an Angel Shot. Three options: Neat (they will escort you out to your car), On the rocks (call you a cab/rideshare), Lime (means they call the police immediately). Bars and restaurants are trained on this. And I’m also Jane Doe. #bars

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Given the interactions I’ve had with dozens of Cornell graduates (their hospitality program produces a ton of people in leadership positions in the hotel industry), I’m not surprised what has come to light. I tend to avoid most of them and the fratbro contingent are best avoided entirely. #hotels

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Pumpkin spice wipes for your ass. I wish this was fake but it’s from today.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

1/ As someone who spent a long period of time working for Hilton (and knows more than I should) trotting out Paris Hilton to do ads is hilariously stupid given how most people there can’t stand her (breathtakingly dumb and not remotely pleasant towards people) #hotels #resorts #travel

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thankfully they included Randolph Mantooth in the “in memoriam” segment so I don’t have to go full riot mode.

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Johnny Gage's Smile Emergency

ALT: Johnny Gage's Smile Emergency

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Having to do so many scenes without other actors had to be unspeakably challenging. It’s a great show if you need something to watch

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Just a thought that if you want to remember Dolly Parton, read books. She’d love that. And laugh.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

youtu.be/OBNDrVEblFs?... It’s mid-September but when you find out that Shaggy and Sting did this from watching Taskmaster (on Hulu) you’re required to share because you can’t say that you have experienced the festive season until you’ve heard this…song. You’re welcome.

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Sting, Shaggy - "Silent Night" (Official Audio)

YouTube video by StingVEVO

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Tomorrow will always be a solemn day. I don’t need to remember because I can remember every single minute of 9/11 without thinking. But I will always think of the people of Gander who welcomed people during a true emergency and did everything they could to help them. Be like Gander.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

DT should go full Mrs Slocum for his next hair color (for the young ones, it’s from the 70s BBC show “Are You Being Served” which you should absolutely watch- getting reruns of this and Eastenders on PBS in the 80s and early 90s was a comedic gift).

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Mrs Slocombe: And I Am Unanimous In That

ALT: Mrs Slocombe: And I Am Unanimous In That

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Calling this administration incompetent and corrupt is becoming complimentary at this point. Publishing FY2027 per diem rates in September on the Friday before a holiday weekend? Bravo. Utter stupidity. Worst administration to work with. Ever. Diabolical. I have socks that are smarter.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Fun fact for your wintertime planning-the Super Bowl falls on Valentines Day this coming year. Plan accordingly. #stuffihavetoworryabout #holidays #valentinesday #SuperBowl #romance

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Unrelated to the shitheap that is the current state of affairs, if you can take care of one, get a dog. Food, veterinary care isn’t free but I’ll tell you what, they’re amazing in so many ways

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Randolph Mantooth. My childhood and younger years are taking a beating.

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September 11 Foundation @september11.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Randy #Mantooth spent decades supporting #FirstResponders after his show #Emergency! ended. While we are all hurting from his death on Friday, we remember his commitment to the industry he portrayed on television and honor his memory as he has done for so many #FirstResponders ...

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Since budget season starts next month, I have to attend a ghastly number of meetings about these things, a PSA that the first Director of Marketing that uses “mogging” in said meeting will be fired into the sun. This isn’t the Gong Show. Do not try me. I’m not kidding. #hotels #resorts #budgets

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Man's Energetic Dance on The Gong Show

ALT: Man's Energetic Dance on The Gong Show

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Went to see Odyssey last night. Blown away at how big and powerful it was. Swings for the fences. If you can, see it in IMAX. The rare summer blockbuster that may well collect a ton of Oscars.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

1/ Much like everyone who wants to be a restaurant influencer should have at least 5 years of working in a restaurant in both FOH/BOH roles, every Airbnb host should have at least five years of on property hotel experience in guest facing roles and should have to experience all of the following:

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The best part of this morning is that I will probably never have to think about the utter nonsense and ridiculous overestimating and fever dreams about the impact of a goddamn association football tournament ever again run by people who make the mafia seem upstanding.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

American wagering expert has issues with management and his spouse. Going out for ribs was a bad choice.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Didn’t watch the game but happy that Spain won the World Cup Final, mostly for Jose Andres, who when not running a bunch of great restaurants runs World Central Kitchen (who is always there feeding people during a disaster). Viva Spain!

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

This France England third place game is officially drunk. 6-4 to England

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

youtu.be/4Usx06H3VNY?... This hit like a sledgehammer. Stranger in a strange world, and this girl who likes me suggests we see Social Distortion just after they released Mommy’s Little Monster back in the mid 80s. Magic. Sounds amazing and as always their songs tell a story.

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Social Distortion - "Tonight"

YouTube video by Social Distortion

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

youtu.be/50N6COFkjck?... Finally finished The Bear. This scene is a love letter to Chicago and to a degree the life I’ve lived for most of my life. It’s the people who become a family of sorts.

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Eddie Vedder's "Save It For Later" – Opening Credits | The Bear | FX

YouTube video by FX Networks

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

If Maine wants to elect a native son, Jonah Ryan is sitting there (Timothy Simons is a native Mainer)

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Jonah Ryan: Not a Threat, A Promise

ALT: Jonah Ryan: Not a Threat, A Promise

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

youtu.be/p0NzEm_rtPA?... Ladies and gentlemen I present a great athlete playing beach volleyball. It’s remarkable that they didn’t use him in the original Top Gun for the shirtless beach volleyball scene. Behold!

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Trump plays volleyball

YouTube video by J. C.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The eastern seaboard weather can be best described as “hotter than Satan’s butt crack” but with nauseating humidity. Officially ready for fall.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I truly hate this time of year. Ungodly hot and every piece of shit lighting off bombs. I should be able to sit in my home with the windows closed and not hear this garbage.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I think everyone is cutting onions. Can’t imagine the pain he must have been going through.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Gave up on trying to watch the NHL draft so I watched the series finale of Stranger Things. Frying pan into fire. Easily the worst series finale I’ve ever seen. I found myself hoping that they’d all get eaten by the monsters so nobody would have to endure their existence for another second.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Hotel technology stuff: explaining to a sales team that corporate pricing requests used to be submitted on a 3.5” disk that you mailed back to Global Sales, rather than web based programs that are commonplace. Then explaining what 3.5” disks were (ask your parents). #hotels #resorts #sales #hotel

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Glowing 3D Disquette

ALT: Glowing 3D Disquette

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

If the government is going to arrest people going in or touching the reflecting pool in DC guess these people are in trouble. Out there with sticks and stuff! Ermagerd!!!

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

1/ As I devolve into my advanced years, the 94 World Cup was great. Meeting a bunch of Brazil fans at a game, learning about the beautiful game, watching them dance and party, sitting next to a couple from Sweden who were having fun at a game while on their honeymoon.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Incompetent local government: turning water off for a few blocks and not notifying residents and blocking driveways so you can’t leave. This is how you piss people off. No notice or warning. You block driveways and turn water off and don’t give people notice.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

youtu.be/PMVPMMGXSZE?... I do love stumbling on new music. One of my favorite things. The film that this is from looks really good.

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Maybe It's Just Me (From RUN)

YouTube video by Lost Leaders - Topic

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Really enjoyed the #hacks finale. I’d have loved working at The Diva. Vegas is a big weird town that’s unique in a lot of good ways. If you’re new to the hotel industry it’s a great place to learn a lot.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

1/ Since tomorrow is the start of the summer travel season, a quick reminder. If a hotel front desk employee EVER says your room number, ask to be moved or find another place to stay. This is non negotiable like the law of gravity. An iron clad rule that you never break.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Watching @thepwhl.com this afternoon and it’s fantastic. Great pace of play and plenty of physicality. I do love this game.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

1) We’re now in the “watch owners smash the panic button” (cut hours, have GMs cover desk shifts, don’t maintain par inventory on need items) phase while listening to the same people who never saw the last three downturns telling me that everything is fine. Sure, Jan #hotels #resorts #travel

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

My dislike of Microsoft can’t be measured using conventional methods.

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

“If there’s a book you want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.” -Toni Morrison (brilliant as always)

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Valorie 🐈‍⬛️✨️ @meadowdays.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Happy National Library Week! 💙📚

Support these data centers: SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, BOOKSTORES

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The Secret Hotelier @thesecrethotelier.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Gonna write about hosting a President at a hotel i worked at (former but still had a massive detail). Let’s just say that it’s a lot of work behind the scenes and a LOT of background checks if you’re working on the day.

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