How can mental health issues affect an individual during pandemic. TSHS -0031

The hospitality industry faces overwhelming uncertainty and risks right now. The loss of a job and loss of stability increases a person’s risk to experience mental health issues… and they are at a much higher risk to attempt drastic actions”

Maintaining mental health is both more challenging and more important in these unprecedented times. Sam-Erik Ruttmann is speaking with Dragan Donkov
Manager Learning & Development, EMCC Accredited Coach, MHFA Instructor
How this effects leadership, how to recognise the signs of mental health issues, and how to provide help for those affected.
How to seek help? How to help each other and provide ¨mental health first aid¨.

The future of hospitality – What you need to know for 2021. TSHS-0030

Thrilled to speak with Willem van Bolderen, Architect and on of the founders of Studio Puisto Architects, about their the latest developments in hospitality architecture, called Space of Mind. We also discuss the benefit of wood as a building material to create sustainability sound buildings.
He also described the modern approach in using technology new way of standardising, to standardise to customise with the aid of computer aided technology.
Blend of unique architecture with the aid of artificial intelligence.

How will mobile technology change the future of hotel customer service and customer experience. TSHS – 0024

Discussing with Abhisek Bose and Anupam Verma, co-founders of revo-ex technologies.
How innovative hospitality solutions may revolutionise the guest experience with mobile technologies. revo-ex has developed a mobile technology solution for hotels that responds to the current business traveler needs of app based solution to provide convenient services for the hotel guests.

🔴Sam-Erik Ruttmann shares videos on Hotel Tech and emerging technologies for hotels.. Tips on livestreaming and podcasting, audio, interviewing, hosting shows and interviews with world-class speakers, leading industry suppliers, top performing hoteliers, sharing about their inspiration, lessons they learned and how to make an impact to grow business.

What are the most important deep tech solutions for travel and tourism, and why they matter! TSHS-0023

What are the most important deep tech solutions for travel and tourism, and why they matter for hotels current and post covid era!

1) Latest travel & tourism industry news, as the first set of lockdowns are lifting

2) Deep Technologies based solutions for Travel & Tourism industry for the current and post-Covid era.

Links to the topics we discussed:

– China’s Smart Hotels Article – https://s.nikkei.com/3deSLOv
– Computer Vision AI-based Safety and Security Solutions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulUYr…
– Personal Concierge Solutions – Revo-Ex – http://www.revo-ex.com/#how-it-works

3) Deep dive analysis key learning s from AirBnB… as a technology company and a brand in the Hospitality industry

Hotel Industry challenges during a pandemic! TSHS-0021

In this segment of Hospitality Talks, Sam-Erik Ruttmann and Abid Butt invited.industry professionals to discuss industry challenges in the current environment. Guests include Alex Cabanas – CEO Benchmark Global Hospitality, Dr. Erinn Tucker, PhD, MBA, MS, CDMP. – Faculty Director & Associate Professor Georgetown University and Michael Frenkel – President MFC Public Relations.

Here are the talking points of the episode, called, ¨ Industry challenges during a pandemic ¨

Dr. Erinn Tucker
Faculty Director & Associate Professor
Global Hospitality Leadership
Georgetown University

* • What can the students learn from this chapter?
* • How will the education evolve?
* • What questions have the students brought-up during this time?
* • How will the industry change with this pandemic?

Alex Cabanas
Chief Executive Officer
Benchmark Hospitality

* • What have Benchmark done to address the various stake holders, associates, guests & owners?
* • What can the industry learn from this episode in preparing the associates?
* • How do we balance the safety and the fiscal responsibility?
* • What can be done to prepare for the restart?
* • How will the industry change with this pandemic?

Michael Frenkel
President – MFC Public Relations

* • Communication is pivotal in emergency situations? What can the industry do to stay connected with all stake holders, associates, guests and owners?
* • What are the lessons learnt from communication perspective?
* • How can the industry gain consumer confidence moving forward?
* • How will the industry change with this pandemic?.

How is Indonesian Tourism coping with the Corona Virus outbreak! TSHS-0019

I am discussing with Yasha Chatab, based in Jakarta, about everyday life in Jakarta.
We also talk about government encouragements for people to travel more.
Bali announced ¨Love Bali ¨campaign to entice travellers to visit The island of Gods. Does this approach work?

The changing landscape of the hotel industry!! TSHS-015

Hotel Talks is a monthly show co hosted with Abid Butt, a global leader in the hospitality industry. We discuss the burning topics that effect the global hospitality industry.
In this segment our topics are on the Macro level; Geopolitical Elements, Demographics, Safety Security.
We dig deep into Exponential Technology; Hyper Technology, Customer Journey and Service Delivery.

We touch on topics such as;

Virtual Communities

Sharing Economy

Online Travel Agencies

Digitised Guest Experiences

Booming Global Tourism

Demographics Gen Y & Z

Experience Economy

Sustainability

2020 Predictions with Tech Trend Watcher Jayanth Kolla! TSHS-013

Happy New Year 2020. May this year be full of happiness, less stressful, more truthful with less false news. Jayanth Kolla Technology Trend Watcher joins me for a conversation about Technology evolution and predictions for 2020 and onwards. Jayanth is an oft-quoted industry leader whose viewpoints and analyst notes are regularly published in leading business publications including Mint, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune and Financial Times. He is my go-to expert on everything dealing with tech.

Our discussion is on the ground level talking about understanding what is happening and how it will affect you our daily lives
We touching what are the latest news from Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. How will the devices and voice activation improve our lives and for our customers.

False news aka fake news is a serious threat, as it is not any longer produced in many cases by humans, but through the rise of synthetic media. Jaynath explains the GAN, and how it works to produce videos and audios that are very convincing.

Discussion with Online Entrepreneur Greger Hillman! TSHS – 012

Greger and I are both live stream enthusiasts. We met couple of years in an online community to learn how to create live videos.
We sharing some anecdotes how it was to first go live. Greger being a teacher and musician told me had a lot fun doing his first live streams. I on the other got hit with the ¨live video adrenaline monster¨. We are sharing tips and tricks how to create your own show, while having some fun.