The Social Hotelier

Elisabeth Mullins on Building Hotels That Change Lives. TSHS-151

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Mullins on Building Hotels That Change Lives ⏳Most people think hospitality is about rooms, service, and luxury standards. But in reality...

Antarctica, Climate & Leadership — Why the Poles Matter More Than Ever with Robyn Woodhead TSHS – 150

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Antarctica, Climate & Leadership — Why the Poles Matter More Than Ever with Robyn Woodhead Join for an insightful discussion with Robyn Woodhea...

Technology Won’t Save Your Hotel (Here’s What Will) – A Conversation with Dr. Meng-Mei Chen.TSHS -149

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Technology Won’t Save Your Hotel (Here’s What Will) – A Conversation with Dr. Meng-Mei (Maggie)  Chen I In this episode of The Soci...

The Future of Luxury Hotels: Why Lifestyle Ecosystems Will Replace Traditional Hospitality.TSHS – 148

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Luxury Hotels: Why Lifestyle Ecosystems Will Replace Traditional Hospitality Is traditional luxury hospitality losing relevance? In this...

Hotel Investment in Europe Is Shifting, What Smart Developers Must Know Now. TSHS-147

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hotel Investment in Europe Is Shifting, What Smart Developers Must Know Now In this episode, Sam-Erik Ruttmann sits down with Henry Hakala, founder o...

Finding Home in Koli: A Story of Nature, Hospitality, and New Beginnings.TSHS 146

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a Helsinki consultant trades boardrooms for lakeside cabins in North Karelia? In this episode, Sam-Erik meets Tiina Kujamäki, the e...

Hotels That Master Storytelling Make More Money—Here’s Why with John Ebling. TSHS-145

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hotels That Master Storytelling Make More Money—Here’s Why with John Ebling. Most hotels are telling the wrong story, focusing on features, p...

Luxury Is Not Service — It’s Performance (And Most Hotels Get It Wrong) TSHS-144

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Luxury Is Not Service — It’s Performance (And Most Hotels Get It Wrong) What if luxury hospitality isn’t about standards, scripts, or smiles —...

The White Space Hotel Brands are missing. TSHS-141

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if a hotel stay could actively improve how guests sleep, move, recover, and live? In this episode of The Social Hotelier, Sam-Erik Ruttmann si...

Hospitality Has Lost Its Imagination! Javier Rodriguez Reveals the Shocking Truth. TSHS-140

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has luxury hospitality design lost its soul? In this explosive episode of The Social Hotelier Podcast, Sam-Erik Ruttmann sits down with Javier Rodrigu...

Designing Emotion: The Art of Space – conversation with Maiju Koskela. TSHS-139

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I speak with Maiju Koskela, interior architect and spatial designer with  ⁨@studiopuistoarchitects⁩  Studio Puisto Architect,s ...

AI Won’t Save Hospitality—This Will. TSHS-138

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Vladislav Valicek discusses the future of hospitality, emphasizing the importance of storytelling over technology. He explores h...

Mind Hacking for Hoteliers: The Psychology of Exceptional Guest Service. TSHS-137

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mind Hacking for Hoteliers: The Psychology of Exceptional Guest Service In this episode of The Social Hotelier Show, Sam-Erik Ruttmann sits down ...

The Hotel Industry Is Getting It Wrong, Geoffrey Toffetti Reveals What Really Drives Profit TSHS-136

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hotel Industry Is Getting It Wrong, Geoffrey Toffetti Reveals What Really Drives Profit What if the secret to hotel success wasn’t found in f...

AI Won’t Save Your Hotel — But This Mindset Shift Will.TSHS-135

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Social Hotelier Podcast, Sam-Erik Ruttmann sits down with Pablo Torres, founder of Torres Hospitality Consulting and a driving ...

Building with Purpose: Portia Hart’s Vision for Sustainable Hospitality in the Caribbean. TSHS-134

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building with Purpose: Portia Hart’s Vision for Sustainable Hospitality in the Caribbean What happens when hospitality becomes a force for good? ...

The AI Revolution in Hotel Marketing: Why Storytelling Beats Ad Spend. TSHS-133

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AI Revolution in Hotel Marketing: Why Storytelling Beats Ad Spend Can independent hotels truly compete with global brands in today’s AI-driven...

He Beat Cancer And Built A Healing Retreat! TSHS-132

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He Beat Cancer And Built A Healing Retreat!How Barry Shimelfarb turned a life-changing diagnosis into a playbook for human-centered hospitality. In t...

Regenerative Hotels: The Future of Hospitality. TSHS-131

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regenerative Hotels: The Future of Hospitality Forget “sustainable” — the next wave of hospitality is regenerative. Architect Francesco Allai...

What I Learned Working With Giorgio Armani on His Iconic Hotels. TSHS -130

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Step inside the world of Armani Hotels Dubai & Milan, where Giorgio Armani’s vision of fashion and lifestyle hospitality came to life. In this exclu...

Secrets to Thriving in Dubai’s Fast-Changing Hotel Market. TSHS-129

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚀 Dubai’s hospitality market is one of the fastest-growing and most competitive in the world. In this episode of The Social Hotelier Show, I sit ...

Why Storytelling is essential in both filmmaking and hospitality. TSHS- 128

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why Storytelling is essential in both filmmaking and hospitality. In this episode, I have a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Jaze Bordeaux a...

Why Hospitality Skills Are Essential Beyond Hotels: Insights from Monika Moser. TSHS – 127

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why Hospitality Skills Are Essential Beyond Hotels: Insights from Monika Moser In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative power...

Rethinking Hospitality Leadership & Education | Marc Dardenne Interview. TSHS – 126

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Welcome to The Social Hotelier Show with Sam-Erik Ruttmann – named one of the Top 20 Hotel Podcasts globally by FeedSpot! 🌟 In this excl...

Future of Food Tourism: 4 Bold Scenarios! TSHS – 125

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Future of Food Tourism: 4 Bold Scenarios  Welcome to The Social Hotelier Show with Sam-Erik Ruttmann! In this episode, we explore the ¨future of fo...

This Surprising Truth About Wellness Will Shock You! TSHS – 124

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this eye-opening episode of The Social Hotelier Show, Sam-Erik Ruttmann reconnects with Niels Steeman—once a high-flying tourism executive in Asi...

What Are The BIG Changes Happening In Hotel Industry NOW. TSHS – 123

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

✅ What Are The BIG Changes Happening In Hotel Industry NOW In this episode of the Social Hotelier podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann speaks with Roc...

How Blue Apple Beach Redefines Eco-Luxury & Regenerative Hospitality TSHS – 122

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🌱 In this powerful episode of The Social Hotelier, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann sits down with Portia Hart, founder of Blue Apple Beach—a regenerative ...

Why Your First Impression Could Make or Break Guest Experience TSHS – 121

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why Your First Impression Could Make or Break Guest Experience In this episode of The Social Hotelier Show, Sam-Erik Ruttmann welcomes renowned key...

What Makes a SUCCESSFUL Digital Ads Campaign in 2025. TSHS – 120

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maximize Your Digital Ads ROI Proven Strategies for Lasting Success Proven Strategies for Hotels, Restaurants, and Businesses to Succeed in Google ...

From Boardroom to Global Impact: How One Family Foundation is Changing Lives. TSHS – 119

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Boardroom to Global Impact: How One Family Foundation is Changing Lives In this inspiring episode, Sam-Erik Ruttmann welcomes Morgan DeNicola,...

How to Maximize Hotel Profitability in a Changing Market. TSHS – 118

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to Maximize Hotel Profitability in a Changing Market. In this episode of the Social Hôtelier podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann speaks with Michael...

AI & Service Transformation Unforgettable Hospitality Experiences TSHS – 117

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI & Service Transformation Unforgettable Hospitality Experiences In this episode of the Social Hotelier podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann interviews...

Redefining Hospitality: From Sustainability to Regeneration. TSHS – 116

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Redefining Hospitality: From Sustainability to Regeneration A Deep Dive into Sustainable Tourism, Policy Challenges, and the Double-edged Sword of So...

The Hidden Profit Killers in Restaurants—And How to Fix Them. TSHS – 115

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hidden Profit Killers in Restaurants—And How to Fix Them In this episode, Sam Erik Ruttmann interviews Geordy Murphy, a visionary restaurateu...

Independent vs. Global Hotels: The Fight for Authenticity & Culture. TSHS – 114

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging conversation, with Abdul Baaghil, Co – Founder / principal Harvest Cotton Tale, Abdul speaks about his experience working for luxur...

AI Expert Exposes Shocking Truth About Video Generation! TSHS – 113

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🔥 Get ready for an interesting conversation with Jayanth N Kolla, Founder& Partner of Convergence  Catalyst, Expert on AI, Machine Learning. Th...

The Wellness Industry Exposed: What Most Hotels Get Wrong. TSHS – 112

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Wellness Industry Exposed: What Most Hotels Get Wrong. Join Sam-Erik Ruttmann on The Social Hotelier Podcast as he dives into wellness and hospit...

The Art of Hospitality: Designing Spaces That Inspire and Connect. TSHS – 111

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Art of Hospitality: Designing Spaces That Inspire and Connect Have you ever walked into a space and felt instantly at ease—as if it were desi...

Discover How to Grow Your Business Through Podcasting. TSHS – 110

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover How to Grow Your Business Through Podcasting Welcome to this episode of The Social Hotelier Podcast! Today, we are honored to host Noémi ...

What Makes a TRULY Successful Marketing Strategy? TSHS – 110

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What Makes a TRULY Successful Marketing Strategy? In this episode of the Social Hotelier Podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann speaks with Eric Dingler, a ...

How the Blue Zones Lifestyle Can Help You Live Longer – Celine Vadam TSHS – 109

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How the Blue Zones Lifestyle Can Help You Live Longer Welcome to the first episode of the Mini Series about Wellness – with Celine Vadam, Founder o...

Top Sustainability Expert Shares Secrets to Redefining Success. TSHS-107

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Top Sustainability Expert Shares Secrets to Redefining Success In this episode of the Social Hotelier Show, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann engages with Van...

FACEBOOK ADS Secrets to BOOST Direct Bookings in 2025! TSHS – 106

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Social Hôtelier podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann welcomes Carol Kabaale, a meta-certified ad strategist specializing in hotel F...

Is Your Wealth Aligned with Your Life’s Purpose? Revelations by an expert. TSHS – 105

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Your Wealth Aligned with Your Life's Purpose? Revelations by an expert. In this episode of the Social Hôtelier podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann sp...

Why Are Global Hotel Investors Choosing Nature Over Cities? TSHS – 103

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why Are Global Hotel Investors Choosing Nature Over Cities? In this episode of the Social Hotelier podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann speaks with Tea ...

Ross Brand’s Top 3 Social Media Secrets for 2025. TSHS-102

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Brand's Top 3 Social Media Secrets for 2025 In this conversation, I discuss with Ross Brand the evolving landscape of live streaming and vide...

Transforming Hospitality: AI, Automation, and the Art of Golf. TSHS – 101

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transforming Hospitality: AI, Automation, and the Art of Golf In this episode, Sam-Erik Ruttmann interviews Sami Hero, Founder & CEO Growth Fusion Ad...

Insider Secrets of the KOREAN LUXURY Market Revealed! TSHS-100

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In my recent conversation with Dominika Kustosz-Lee, CEO of DKL & Company, we explored some truly fascinating aspects of Korea’s luxury scene, hospi...

Innovative Podcasting Ideas for Hoteliers. TSHS-0099

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sheryl Plouffe, co-founder of ICONMAKER® Joint Venture, discusses the power of video podcasting for hoteliers to elevate their brand, attract global ...

Bloom Bar’s Hidden Secret to Success in the USA. TSHS-0098

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Kofi Maafo, co-founder of Bloom Bar in Accra, Ghana, shares the inspiring journey of establishing a successful hospitality busin...

How to Boost Direct Bookings Without Relying On Third Parties. TSHS-0097

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam-Erik Ruttmann interviews Philippa Gamse, a renowned digital strategist, about digital marketing strategies and analytics for inde...

The Sustainability Revolution, Guide to Confidence, Commitment & Consistency. TSHS-0096

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sustainability Revolution, Guide to Confidence, Commitment & Consistency Lee Stewart, author of How to Build Sustainability into Your Business St...

Why Empathy Is the Most Important Skill for Conscious Leaders. TSHS-0095

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why Empathy Is the Most Important Skill for Conscious Leaders In this episode, Sam-Erik Ruttmann interviews Mike Handcock, the chairman of the Circ...

Transforming Spaces: The New Era of Hotels. TSHS-094

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transforming Spaces: The New Era of Hotels. In this episode of the Social Hotelier podcast, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann speaks with Strategic Hospitality A...

Fraud exposed in hotels and restaurants TSHS – 093

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fraud exposed in hotels and restaurants This episode explores the topic of fraud in the hospitality industry, covering various forms of fraud and the...

Delivering a Brand on a Day to Day Basis, The Future of Hospitality Branding. TSHS-0092

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Delivering a Brand on a Day-to-Day Basis The Future of Hospitality Branding Mark Natale, co-founder of Smart Thinking, shares his insights on luxur...

The Inspiring Tale of Crafting a High-End Resort in Vietnam’s Mountains! TSHS-0091

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Inspiring Tale of Crafting a High-End Resort in Vietnam’s Mountains! Hylton Lipkin, General Manager of Garrya Mukang Chai and Om Thule at Ban...

The journey from child gardener to international landscape architect. TSHS-0090

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The journey from child gardener to international landscape architect. In this episode, landscape architect Matthieu Mehuys shares his journey from ...

The Journey of a Self Taught Designer. TSHS-0089

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam-Erik Rutmann interviews Kay Chan, a freelance presentation designer with over two decades of experience. They discuss visual sto...

Personalizing the Guest Experience for a Deeper Connection. TSHS-0088

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Atiba de Souza, CEO and founder of Client Attraction Pros, discusses the role of hospitality in building communities and combating lo...

Revolutionizing Hospitality: Sustainable Solutions and Enhanced Guest Experiences. TSHS-0087

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Revolutionizing Hospitality: Sustainable Solutions and Enhanced Guest Experiences. There are low-cost, high-impact sustainability initiatives... tha...

How to fix common digital marketing mistakes independent hotels make. TSHS-0086

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to fix common digital marketing mistakes independent hotels make. In this episode, Adam Sinkus, the managing partner of A-Purpose Partnership, ...

Key to Resilience and Adaptability in the Travel Industry. TSHS-0085

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Key to Resilience and Adaptability in the Travel Industry. Brian Chappon, CEO and founder of Centered Travel Wellness, shares his journey and the c...

Attracting Talent: Treat recruitment like modern marketing. TSHS – 084

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attracting Talent: How Hotels Are Transforming Recruitment into Marketing. Summary The recruitment process in the hospitality industry is changi...

Mastering Leadership in Hospitality: Insights on Challenges, Change, and Connection. TSHS-083

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mastering Leadership in Hospitality: Insights on Challenges, Change, and Connection. In this episode, Sam-Erik Ruttmann interviews Summer Jelinek, a l...

Why Blue Zone Retreats Work TSHS-082

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why Blue Zone Retreats Work - discussion with Celine Vadam, Head of Retreats. In this episode, Sam-Erik Rutmann discusses Blue Zone retreats with Celi...

Hotel Marketing Mastery: Insider Tips to Skyrocket Your Room Bookings! TSHS – 081

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hotel Marketing Mastery: Insider Tips to Skyrocket Your Room Bookings! In this episode, Brandon Leibowitz, the founder of SEO Optimizer, shares ins...

Enhancing Guest Experience in Hospitality with Amazon’s Principles. TSHS-080

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Steve Anderson, an expert and author of The Bezos Letters, discusses examples of the principles of growing a business like Amazon. He...

Bridging Finance, Hospitality, and Podcasting. TSHS-079

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bridging Finance, Hospitality, and Podcasting, discussion with Jelani Millard, founder of The Wapechi Collection. In this episode, Sam-Erik Ruttman...

From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurial Triumph! TSHS-0078

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurial Triumph! In this episode, I discuss with Dawn Ledet, a certified life coach and self-t...

Why we cannot ignore Blue Economy, discussion with Ms. Josianne Cutajar. TSHS-0077

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why we cannot ignore Blue Economy, discussion with Ms. Josianne Cutajar. TSHS-0077 Ms. Josianne Cutajar is a Maltese (Gozitan) politician elected a...

Why every gravel bike ride in Finland is a tiny holiday! TSHS-0076

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why Every Gravel  Bike Ride in Finland is a Tiny Holiday! In this episode, Sam-Erik Ruttmann interviews Sari Puumala, the founder of PK & Company,...

Exploring Africa’s Diverse Charms: Insights on Travel, Sustainability, and Future Trends! TSHS-0075

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring Africa's Diverse Charms: Insights on Travel, Sustainability, and Future Trends! In a comprehensive dialogue,  Pirkka Tapiola, Ambassador...

The Intangible Luxury: Evolving Landscapes of the Hotel Industry. TSHS- 0074

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode, Sam Erik Ruttmann interviews Piers Schmidt, the founder of luxury branding consultancy firm Luxury Branding. They discuss th...

The Portrayal of Greenland: A visual Analysis of its Digital Storytelling. TSHS-0073

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This is Ep.02 of my discussion with Dr. Francesc Fuste-Forne, University of Girona, Catalonia. The Ep. 01 ¨How Instagram & TikTok are r...

How Instagram & TikTok are rewriting the rules of Gastronomy and Travel Marketing. TSHS-0072

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In the conversation with Dr. Francesc Fuste-Forne, University of Girona, Catalonia, we explore the role of social media in promoting luxury g...

Unleashing AI’s Potential: Overcoming Common Pitfalls and Strategies for Success. TSHS-0071

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unleashing AI's Potential: Overcoming Common Pitfalls and Strategies for Success. Summary In this episode, Jayanth N Kolla, an AI expert, discus...

The Power of Storytelling & Mental Health Innovation – discussion with Daniel Hettwer. TSHS-0070

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Power of Storytelling & Mental Health Innovation - discussion with Daniel Hettwer. TSHS-0070 In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you a fas...

Unveiling Authenticity with Aradhana Khowala. TSHS-0069

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Unveiling Authenticity with Aradhana Khowala Welcome to Episode TSHS-0069 of our podcast series, where we dive into profound conversations with inf...

Paul Williams: Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit In Dubai. TSHS-0068

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Williams: Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit In Dubai Once in a while, you'll stumble upon a force of nature – an individual whose entrep...

“Bridging the Gap: How Susanna Sjöberg’s Expertise is Redefining Mental Wellness in the Hospitality Sector” TSHS-0067

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Bridging the Gap: How Susanna Sjöberg's Expertise is Redefining Mental Wellness in the Hospitality Sector" TSHS-0067 To the listener and reader: Wh...

The Art of Shaping Ideas and Brands – discussion with Mike Munt, Creative Director Apogii. TSHS- 0066

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 The Art of Shaping Ideas and Brands - Mike Munt, Creative Director Apogii Listen in as brand and design expert, Mike Munt, shares invaluable insigh...

Branded Residence A Luxury Illusion or Real Value. TSHS-0065

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The episode titled "Branded Residences A Luxury Illusion or Real Value" discusses the concept of branded residences in the hospitality market. I am...

The Roller Coaster Ride: What aspiring Entrepreneurs need to prepare for – Chris Nader. TSHS-0064

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Roller Coaster Ride: What aspiring Entrepreneurs need to prepare for - Chris Nader. TSHS-0064 Chris Nader, CO-founder, of ENVI lodges talks about...

We’ve all heard about how social media has changed the world. But what does that look like for hotels and hospitality? TSHS-0063

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ted Rubin @tedrubin—a leading Social Media Marketing Strategist, who has been on digital media since 1997—shares his perspective ...

Kristoff D’Oria di Cirie: Designing for next-generation luxury customers. TSHS -0062

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Designing for next-generation luxury customers. In this fascinating episode, we explore the changing landscape of luxury experiences with my guest Kr...

Robin Woodhead: From Childhood Travels to Antarctic Trailblazer. TSHS – 0061

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Sam Erik as he speaks with Robyn Woodhead, who turned childhood travel adventures into a career pioneering luxury polar expeditions. Robin s...

Pioneering Luxury Camps in Remote Wildernesses with Luca Franco. TSHS-060

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of adventure travel, there are individuals who have transformed their passion into a thriving business. One such trailblazer is Luca Fran...

What Matters for Hotel Brands: Culture vs Strategy. TSHS- 059

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the competitive world of hotel brands, what truly matters - culture or strategy? Join us in this thought-provoking video as we delve into the impo...

What are the Do’s and Don’ts of Influencer Marketing in Hospitality – Discussion with Sarah Saffari, Founder of InfluencerNexus. TSHS-058

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the Do’s and Don’ts of Influencer Marketing in Hospitality In this episode with my terrific guest Sarah Saffari, Founder of Influencer...

What is the AI’s Role in Modern Hospitality – Discussion with Tamina Wuerth, Founder Aivolution. TSHS-057

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are discussing with AI trailblazer Tamina Wuerth, CEO and founder of Aivolution how artificial intelligence enables next-level guest personalizatio...

Hotelier Learning Curve: Humility & Curiosity – Discussion with Marc Dardenne. TSHS-056

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hotelier Learning Curve: Humility & Curiosity - Discussion with Marc Dardenne We are reflecting with my guest Marc Dardenne on our decades-long car...

Stand Out in a Crowded Market – Hotel Branding Strategies. TSHS-055

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stand Out in a Crowded Market - Hotel Branding Strategies Join me with my guest hospitality expert Marc Dardenne as he shares insider tips and anec...

Why Interior branding has the incredible ability to connect brands with their guests. TSHS – 054

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why Interior branding has the incredible ability to connect brands with their guests. Discussing with Bruna Rodrigues, Founder and principal designer ...

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

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2 Hospitality Events, 3 Takeaways with 5 Guests I attended IHIF ( International Hotel Investment Forum, Berlin and Eco Resort Network Event, in Mon...

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

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 hi...

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

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

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

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Critical Questions in Hospitality. My guest in this episode is Celine Vadam, Co-founder of Hospitality of the Future Think Tank contributed with the...

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

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The future hotel leadership - discussion with Aki Keskitalo, Hotel General Manager, Hotel Torni & Solo Sokos Helsinki Interesting discussion with A...