The Lobby Talk
Episodes
From peeling potatoes to Global Chief Development Officer: Camil Yazbeck on hotel development, leadership & the future of hospitality
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From peeling potatoes at 14 to leading global hotel development at Accor what does it really take to build the future of hospitality? In this...
From luxury yachting to experience design: Sonja on what makes hospitality truly work
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to go from service to shaping hospitality experiences? In this episode of The Lobby Talk, I sit down with Sonja, founder of Brand &a...
From Corporate Life to Award-Winning Chef: The Art of Ichigo Ichie with Grace Choy
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most defining moment of your career came from the courage to start over? In this episode of The Lobby Talk, I sit down with award-winning ...
From Paris to São Paulo: Romain Avril on building luxury hospitality across borders
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a global career in luxury hospitality? In this episode of The Lobby Talk, Camille Jammeron sits down with Romain Avril, hos...
[FRENCH] From a London hostel to building hospitality with soul: with Adrien Gloaguen
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ From a London Hostel to His Own Brand, with Adrien Gouaglen From his very first job in a London hostel to becoming CEO of Groupe Touriste and ...
[FRENCH] From Guy Savoy to his own star: The rise of Alexis Voisenet
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former right hand to Guy Savoy, Alexis Voisenet has built a career defined by skill, precision, and passion. In this episode of The Lobby Talk, he sha...
From car park to the Ritz Paris: Colin Field and the secrets of legendary bars
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting from humble beginnings in England to becoming the legendary head bartender of the Hemingway Bar at the Ritz Paris, Colin Field has redefined ...
[FRENCH] From vision to innovation: Bernard Boutboul and the new era of hospitality
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by Bernard Boutboul, founder of Gira and a visionary expert in the restaurant industry. With decades of experience and candid ...
From broadway dreams to global hospitality: Michelle Moreno on resilient leadership
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with hospitality leader, consultant, and international restaurant creator Michelle Moreno. From dreaming of the West End s...
Welcome to The Lobby Talk
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every great conversation starts somewhere. The Lobby Talk is where real stories and honest, unfiltered conversations come to life — the kind we usua...