2 Hospitality Events, 3 Takeaways with 5 Guests. TSHS -053

Posted on by

2 Hospitality Events, 3 Takeaways with 5 Guests

I attended IHIF ( International Hotel Investment Forum, Berlin and Eco Resort Network Event, in Montenegro. I thought it would be great to get some people who joined either or both events to share their views, in this way to give a balanced takeaway for you the listeners.

Let me introduce my guests who made this episode possible.

Dr.Willy Legrand is, Professor at the IU University of Applied Sciences in Germany, with specialization in sustainable hospitality development and management. His recent publication co-edited with Henri Kuokkanen and Jonathan Day, Critical Questions in Sustainability and Hospitality is a must-read. Contact: linkedin.com/in/prof-willy-legrand. Website. www.willylegrand.com

Robyn Woodhead, is a polar explorer who co-founded with her husband White Desert Antarctica, operating three separate luxury camps in Antarctica, and aiming to be a positive influence on the entire continent’s Climate Change legacy.  website: www.white-desert.com. Email: robyn@white-desert.com

Maribel Esparcia Perez, is an Independent Advisor, Professor and Managing Partner of the European Sustainable Hospitality Club, Certified Change Agent by ISSP, part of the CSW63 SDG’s at UN. Contact: linkedin.com/in/maribelesparcia , website: www.eshclub.com

Tariro Madzingira is a banking professional and community builder, interested in getting underrepresented groups into nature for mental health benefits. She is building a diverse online community encouraging high-potential professionals and students to intentional breaks in the outdoors. Contact: linkedin.com/in/madzingira

Chris Nader is the Co-Founder and CEO of ENVI Lodges, the first luxury ecolodge brand and management company to launch from the Middle East, with a presence in the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Contact: linkedin.com/in/christiannader

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

How to achieve a sustainable and profitable future for a hotel.

Posted on by

Discussion with Hylton Lipkin the General Manager for Garrya Mu Gang Chai and Homm Tu Le in Vietnam, part of The Banyan Tree Group.
Speaking about his approach to operate a hotel sustainably with a focus on People,Planet and Profit.
Hylton is passionate about Environmental Wellness and describes his approach.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

Is there a real potential for generative AI in the Hotel industry?

Posted on by

Is there a real potential for generative AI in the Hotel industry?
Discussing with Jaynath N Kolla, Head of Strategy for a Big Tech Firm, Building the new Internet of Health. Jayanth insight on emerging tech is invaluable and will surely leave you inspired. He is sharing his views about the Technologists, what happened to their Rock Star status, and the latest trends with Generative AI shaping the future of the hotel industry, with some practical tips.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

Critical Questions in Hospitality explored with Celine Vadam. TSHS – 050

Posted on by

Critical Questions in Hospitality.
My guest in this episode is Celine Vadam, Co-founder of Hospitality of the Future Think Tank contributed with the team from the Hospitality of the Future Think Tank to Prof. Dr. Willy Legrand’s book¨Critical Questions in Sustainability and Hospitality.¨

We will discuss with Celine Vadam how to make better choices and prioritize a more holistic commitment to protecting the planet.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

The future hotel leadership – discussion with Aki Keskitalo. TSHS-049

Posted on by

The future hotel leadership – discussion with Aki Keskitalo, Hotel General Manager, Hotel Torni & Solo Sokos Helsinki
Interesting discussion with Aki Keskitalo, besides his passion for hospitality, and empowering his colleagues, he is known to get out of his comfort zone.
He is the contestant in the Finnish version of The Apprentice aka DIILI 2023.

Learn more what drives him to excel in Life and his views on the future of hotel leadership.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

Michael Haddad: From Paralysed to World Record Breaker. TSHS – 048

Posted on by

Michael Haddad: From Paralysed to World Record Breaker
Discussion with endurance athlete Michael Haddad about his Awake Walk Svalbard
Michael Haddad is a UNDP Arab States Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action, an endurance athlete holding four record-breaking athletic feats, who overcame his disability and believes nothing is impossible.

In April 2023 he will be mustering all his willpower to perform a 100km Arctic walk to address the climate emergency, and to bring attention to the melting Arctic ice, which provides important evidence of the urgent need for concerted and scaled-up climate action.
*   As far as we know no one has accomplished and Michael is a rare case. He has no control over his lower body.  He is the source of discoveries that will benefit medical, science, engineering, and technology fields in discovering massive potentials and major capabilities in the service of humanity.
* Endurance athlete able to walk and balance himself using his shoulders and hands, and achieve records as an endurance athlete.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

What is the evolution of Finnish Sauna? TSHS – 047

Posted on by

Discussing with Yana Kaiser, Architect and passionate sauna aficionado. She moved to Finland recently and joined the Studio Puisto Architects.
While writing her thesis for the Masters Degree, and sitting long hours in front of computer she developed back pains and was also mentally stressed out. She found the sauna health benefits from sauna, both physically as a relaxant but also mentally.
As an architect she appreciates Nordic form and describes how she sees the evolution of sauna design and best saunas.
Yana got interested in the German ¨Aufguss¨ sauna experience, and is a certified Aufguss Master. She describes the entertainment factor which has made Aufguss popular in Central Europe.
We will conclude this episode by sharing 10 tips how to enjoy the ultimate sauna experience.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

The Hotel of Tomorrow Project – with Ron Swidler, CIO, Gettys Group,TSHS -046

Posted on by

With passion for pioneering ideas and new approaches to hospitality experiences my guest Ron Swidler created the Hotel of Tomorrow Project an industry leading-leading think tank. I will discuss with Ron about his journey that has lead him to bring together hundreds of companies to envision the future of hospitality, which has resulted in innovation that can be found in hotels and restaurants throughout the world.
The concepts we cover in this episode is Robotic Reset, which is a reformable guest room that integrates automated, retractable and revealable furnishings and amenities as well as robot-delivered and removed elements to suit changing guest needs
We also covered a Sense & Satisfy Suite which is the ultimate hospitality personalization.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

How to improve your Children wellness, health and mental well-being and Exercise with Avatar. TSHS-045

Posted on by

Creating a Wellness Ritual Around Cartoons and video games for Children improves their mental wellbeing with help of professional teachers.
Cartoons and video games are a great way to get your children interested in wellness and exercise. The best way to do this is to create an exercise ritual around cartoons and video games. Discussing with Kushal Raju founder of Exar Fit of the development first of its kind 3D group physical activities built for children

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More

The neglected heroes in coffee. TSHS – 044

Posted on by

In this episode I will discuss with Maria Antonia Velez about coffee, specifically about Colombian coffee and the forgotten heroes in coffee. Maria is from a family of coffee growers that have grown coffee for the past 200 years in Colombia.
She is now based in Malta operating her own coffee house. She will share the unique story about the concept of her coffee house and the challenges of getting the place open..
We will also talk about being a women entrepreneur in a male dominated food and beverage business, and share tips for aspiring women entrepreneurs.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS | More