March 1, 2026

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From October 2025

Recorded live at the Southern Lodging Summit this past August as part of the keynote luncheon, Mitch Patel, President & CEO of Vision Hospitality Group, sat down with Glenn Haussman to share his journey from a single $3,000 investment to leading one of the most respected hotel companies in the U.S.

In this conversation, Mitch explains:

Why operational excellence and team culture are the true foundations of success

How Vision Hospitality keeps growing even when the market tightens

What "building a brick house" really means for long-term profitability

How to inspire the next generation to find purpose in #hospitality

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