Check In To The Future
Check In To the Future is the hospitality industry’s go-to podcast for exploring the intersection of cutting-edge technology and the human-driven experiences that define exceptional service. Brought to you by Agilysys and featuring industry leaders, frontline staff, and tech innovators, this podcast dives deep into the real-world impact of tech solutions, from AI and automation to guest experience innovations and workforce management. Each episode brings a fresh perspective, whether it’s C-suite executives sharing their vision for the future of hospitality or housekeepers revealing how technology is transforming their daily tasks. With a perfect blend of strategic insights and human stories, Check In To the Future gives you the tools, trends, and tech to stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry. Join us as we push the boundaries of hospitality technology, champion the people behind the scenes, and lead the charge into the future of hospitality, one innovation at a time.
Hospa Exclusive (Part 1) - Digital Mind, Analog Heart: Judi Blakeburn’s Hospitality Vision
November 12, 2025 • 27 MIN
In this episode of the Check Into The Future podcast, host Jane Pendlebury is joined by Judi Blakeburn, Chief Commercial Officer for Watergate Bay Hotel, Another Place hotels, and SeaSpace, to share her remarkable journey from implementing Watergate Bay’s first Property Management System (PMS) in 2003 to today’s cloud-powered, fully integrated guest experience platform.