In today's episode of Hotels 101, host Rob Hays, CEO of Ashford Hospitality Trust, sits down with Chuck Bauman, CEO of Inspire. Together, they discuss how Inspire provides top-notch audio-visual services and event technology to the hospitality industry. With in-house services for hotels and show and event services for corporate and association clients, Inspire covers everything from audio-visual staging and lighting to pyrotechnics and creative content development.

Chuck shares his journey to becoming the CEO of Inspire, emphasizing the importance of the company's people-centered approach and commitment to creating memorable experiences. The conversation highlights Inspire's strong culture, rooted in its family business origins, and how it persevered through the challenges brought on by the pandemic.

Tune in to hear about Chuck's athletic background, the impact of the pandemic on the hospitality industry, and the power of a people-focused approach in business.