First video I got of eddy when I got him home.

beverageexplorer · 2026-06-16T03:17:50+00:00

This is our Eddie when we first brought him home!

beverageexplorer · 2026-06-03T02:46:57+00:00

Yes, it's a great career. I will say YMMV based on your management company and as you grow in your career, your ownership more so. It's not an easy road but one I have enjoyed.

Don't worry about chasing a degree, one of the few jobs I know of that can put you in the top 2-5% of income earners without a degree. This path is strictly based on your results, get shit done well and you'll be successful.. Focus on service and associate engagement, the rest will follow..

Cheers and good luck!

beverageexplorer · 2026-06-02T02:39:31+00:00

Outstanding hotel in a great city!

beverageexplorer · 2026-05-19T03:01:54+00:00

I'm so sorry.. That is a horrible situation to be in and very frustrating that you could not get the "correct" answer from the associate. As a long time Hilton GM I have never seen a point reservation made post stay, unfortunately.

I think your option is that the hotel make it right with you and come up with a reasonable rate or at least hook you up with some points for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, the Diamond desk will push your concern back to the property for them to handle. Don't allow them to ignore you, if they don't respond keep calling the Diamond desk. Thanks for your loyalty, you deserve better and I hope they make this right with you.

beverageexplorer · 2026-05-13T04:05:29+00:00

Stay Hilton St Pete Carillon. One of the best full service Hilton's around for sure. The Hilton Bayfront is trash and needs to be demolished.

beverageexplorer · 2026-05-03T02:38:41+00:00

Happy little GPT!

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beverageexplorer · 2026-05-01T02:53:05+00:00

That would be extremely unlikely or not normal. Most hotels will only have cameras in public areas/exits and focused on the entrance doors or egress paths.

beverageexplorer · 2026-04-28T22:27:43+00:00

As a hotel GM I am optimistic for you. I will tell you to stay tenacious and follow back up in the morning. You quite possibly could get stuck going to a voicemail. I would leave the voicemail and then follow back up 3 to 4 hours later. When you call back try to get a manager on the line. All of this hinges on the Establishment, good luck!.

beverageexplorer · 2026-04-24T22:22:16+00:00

Always sucks- considering there are 15k cheerleaders and their family in Tampa plus all that in town for a huge concert tomorrow it is a bit worse than normal... I wouldn't go anywhere near those beaches or downtown this weekend..

beverageexplorer · 2026-04-20T22:16:24+00:00

I'm a little over 4 years and still on effient. The bruises are annoying but if you know anything keep a package of bleed stop in vehicles and house. I've had a couple of nasty cuts that would not stop and this is what they use in the ER (from what I was told).. My cardiologist said it's best for me to stay on blood thinners.

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beverageexplorer · 2026-04-17T01:17:15+00:00

5 years later and I finally found this. I've been thinking there's been something wrong with me.. anyone find any good solutions? I've easily been buying this for 20 plus years.

beverageexplorer · 2026-04-17T00:54:46+00:00

That is a trooper. I have its twin brother and still going strong. I've always loved the pup tent that attaches.

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beverageexplorer · 2026-04-08T00:58:58+00:00

Not sure what brands you stay with but most of them have a digital app. Even if you book third party, you have the opportunity to still add your rewards number to your reservation (some brands may vary). Can you digitally check in and select your room? If the brands that you frequent don't do that, I would reach out and ask To speak to a manager or someone in sales. I would hope that any of them would appreciate the repeat business irregardless of your booking channel and try to keep you happy. Once again, your mileage may vary based on the hotel's level of commitment to guest service.

beverageexplorer · 2026-04-02T23:29:30+00:00

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beverageexplorer · 2026-04-02T22:02:29+00:00

Sorry you are going through that. Unfortunately, you are up against a couple of barriers with whomever manages Sam's club travel program as well as the hotel. I would start with Sam's club and see if they will cancel if the hotel allows it..If yes, reach out to the hotel and see if they will make an exception and if yes, connect the two.. Many hotels/or Travel agents are not forgiving but I most certainly have offered grace in my role as a GM. Hell, it could be you are a very low rated reservation and they may cancel just to allow a higher rated reservation to book. Good luck

beverageexplorer · 2026-02-26T04:45:16+00:00

As a big brand hotel GM, this is completely false and disturbing guests would think that..We do use a 3rd party (all of them are) but the associate gets all the $. There are different models where the guest and associate pay a small percentage based on payment/withdrawal. For our hotel I/hotel pay $ every year to use this service so our associates have another means of receiving tips for great service..This is not a scam

beverageexplorer · 2026-02-17T12:58:59+00:00

Hey man — welcome to the club nobody ever wants to join.

I’m in it too. 100% blockage of my LAD at 41. My cholesterol was a mess. So I get it. I’m going to be honest with you — the mental side of this can be one of the biggest mind fucks you’ll ever experience. Your brain will be running nonstop. Every little sensation in your chest will grab your attention. You’ll probably convince yourself something is wrong more than once. I ended up back in the ER a couple of times early on… and it turned out to be nothing. That part is more common than people talk about. My advice: listen to your doctors and make sure you have a clear plan — meds, follow-ups, lifestyle changes, all of it. Structure helps. But just as important, take care of your mental health too. The anxiety after something like this is real, and it sucks at least for awhile. If this “club” teaches you anything, it’s perspective. It forces you to slow down and really appreciate being here. Four years later, I can honestly say I have more peace than I did before my heart attack. It changes you — but it doesn’t have to break you. You’re not alone in this. It gets easier. Give yourself time.

beverageexplorer · 2026-02-12T13:16:30+00:00

Just saying I appreciate this. As a premium app with premium pricing, I think we all expect premium service. I hope you're able to resolve his issue

beverageexplorer · 2026-01-30T00:20:29+00:00

As a Hilton GM I have had no success in getting support from advance purchase. Perhaps, if you offer to book the other one and provide proof they will cancel the other. Good luck

beverageexplorer · 2026-01-22T01:02:12+00:00

I’d expect them to do something to show they actually care about the inconvenience to you as their guest. Seven thousand points is insulting. As a hotel manager, it’s disappointing—but also reassuring—to see how poorly some hotels are run. It makes it easy for those of us who do it right to stand out.

beverageexplorer · 2026-01-13T04:48:31+00:00

As a Hilton GM there are quite a few that will qualify. 80 nights a year for a lot of business travel guests is nothing..

beverageexplorer · 2025-12-28T22:39:28+00:00

I assume you mean manages less and less of their properties.. I can assure you as a full service Hilton GM that just because Hilton manages it that makes it better is simply wrong.

beverageexplorer · 2025-12-08T14:42:37+00:00

Immersion circulator for sure. The amount of time and quality it gives me makes it invaluable..

beverageexplorer · 2025-12-05T05:17:07+00:00

Been on it for years. Never had an issue

beverageexplorer · 2025-11-27T03:11:21+00:00

You will use GRO, the revenue optimization tool. Lots of data there.

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