Episode 8: Hospitality Now! Episode 8 Lauren Northey, Special Events Manager at The Capitol Theatre

Episode 11: Hospitality Now Episode 11-Joe Cozza, Managing Partner, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants

CEO Jeff Nyikos and Robert Sanders, President of the Meetings and Incentives Division at Leros Travel Group had the honor of interviewing one of the "Worlds" experts in the Hospitality Sector and specifically in Catering, Joe Cozza.  Joe has spent his career creating and producing amazing events and experiences ranging from 10 guests to 5000+ implementing his philosophy and creativity. Joe spent over 30 years in New York City market working with the Grand Hyatt, was the Opening Executive Director of Catering at the NY Marriott Marquis, one of Marriott's flagship properties as well as the Cipriani properties. Joe is currently a Managing Partner with Cayuga Hospitality Consultants. Joe is very passionate about creating learning opportunities for those coming into Hospitality industry.  His love for the industry is unmatched. Please take a listen, you will walk away from this month's podcast with a much greater knowledge and understanding about this important sector.

Episode 10: Hospitality Now Episode 10 - Westchester County's own "Celebrity Chef" Peter Kelly

Leros CEO Jeff Nyikos and Robert Sanders are back for this month's podcast episode #10 for Hospitality Now. We have received such a terrific response on our previous 9 podcasts and welcome you to listen in as Chef Kelly Talks everything Hospitality!!!! Today we are at one of Chef Kelly's newest restaurant projects called Basso by PXK in downtown Chappaqua. Chef Kelly talks about brunch, pots, pans & pasta.....amazing. Chef has also opened an amazing new restaurant called Waveny Tavern by PXK in New Cannan, CT, simply amazing.... And to be clear.... Chef Kelly DID BEAT BOBBY FLAY with a Bone-in Cowboy steak to die for..... Congrats Chef Kelly. Enjoy this month's podcast and go to our YouTube channel to see all episodes.

Episode 9: Hospitality Now! Episode 9 Perry & Adrianna DiNapoli of DiNapoli Hospitality Group

CEO Jeff Nyikos and Robert Sanders are together for this months podcast episode #9 for the Hospitality Now Podcast.  The response we have received from the audience has been terrific and we look forward to continuing our work within the Hospitality Sector in the up coming months. So today we are at the Gorgeous Briarcliff Manor and we are hosted by Perry DiNapoli, CEO and Adrianna DiNapoli, Director of Special Events of DiNapoli Hospitality Group.  Perry took over the Manor over 10 years ago and has transformed it into a jewel of Westchester County.  They focus on weddings, special events and Not for Profit.

Episode 8: Hospitality Now! Episode 8 Lauren Northey, Special Events Manager at The Capitol Theatre

CEO Jeff Nyikos and Robert Sanders, President of the Meetings & Incentives division at Leros Travel Group, are at the iconic venue The Capitol Theatre & Garcia's in Port Chester. In this episode of Hospitality Now, we have an in-depth conversation with Lauren Northey, the Special Events Sales Manager who has been working directly with Peter Shapiro, owner of The Cap, since 2012. The special events at The Cap and Garcia’s are simply amazing — and if you love rock & roll, this is the place to be. Lauren discusses how she got into the hospitality business and the major, positive economic impact The Capitol Theatre has had on Port Chester and its surrounding communities. The venue supports local restaurants and bars, keeps economic vitality at the forefront, and continues to showcase its rich musical legacy — from historic legends like the Grateful Dead, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and Janis Joplin to current icons such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Widespread Panic, Sting, and Tedeschi Trucks Band, to name just a few. The Cap is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, so there’s so much excitement ahead. Check it out! Take a listen and enjoy this month’s edition of Hospitality Now.

Episode 7: Hospitality Now! Episode 7 Hosted by Jeff Nyikos and Robert Sanders with Special Guest Natasha Caputo, Director of Tourism & Film for Westchester County-LIVE from Memorial Field, Mt. Vernon

Jeff Nyikos and Robert Sanders have an in-depth conversation with Natasha Caputo about all of the amazing happenings going on in the Tourism & Film sectors in Westchester County.  Natasha discussed the "huge" positive economic impact Tourism & Film has on the County annually.  She discussed the importance of "true hospitality" at its core enabling she and her team to attract organizations from all over the world to experience Westchester.  She discusses the many positive things that come from people being introduced to Westchester including coming back again and again.  You will love to hear her passion for what she does, truly inspiring!  Take a listen.