Episode 25: Stephanie Arbetter from Hilton Hotels

<p><!-- wp:cgb/block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg --></p> <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg"> <div class="libsyn-shortcode"></div> </div> <p><!-- /wp:cgb/block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg --></p> <p><strong>Today’s Guest: Stephanie Arbetter</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Stephanie Arbetter has been involved with the travel industry since soon after leaving college and is now a Manager of Social Engagement for Hilton Hotels. Her love of travel has led her to live in Spain on two separate occasions and her love of food and drink has led her to plenty of fun evenings with Jeff and other friends in DC. Listen in as we learn about Stephanie’s background in the travel world and how she ended up working at Hilton. Check back next week for the conclusion of our interview to hear what Stephanie’s job entails, some of her favorite spots in the world, and how she likes to travel.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Times of Note:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">2:21 - Stephanie says hello.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">2:43 - What we’re drinking.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">6:11 - Where we met and became drinking friends.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">10:49 - Stephanie’s early years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">13:36 - Moving to DC to get into the travel industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">15:40 - Brand USA - Stephanie’s first job in travel.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">21:55 - Where Stephanie’s love of travel began.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">23:33 - Study abroad in Spain - twice!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">26:19 - Running with the Bulls - should we go?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">28:33 - Stephanie always wants to come to Oktoberfest, but never actually does.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">29:58 - We get a little bit real about the struggles of translating social media into marketing.</span></p> <p><sp