Episodes
58
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
Join Boutique Hotel News' regular podcast series as we engage with thought leaders from the global boutique, luxury lifestyle hotel and branded residence market.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson chats to Airbnb's global head of real estate Jesse Stein. They discuss what a hotel strategy looks like for the company, why now, and how the platform is trying to disrupt the distribution model. They also talk about what Jesse learnt from his 10 years with Kimpton about loyalty, as well as the biggest misconceptions that hoteliers have about Airbnb. boutiquehotelnews.com
BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Jonathan Raggett, CEO of Red Carnation Hotels, about his passion for sports (particularly cycling), holidays to Santorini, and the joys of nurturing younger members of the team into leaders. They also talked about the group’s renovation program, launching an app, what today’s travellers value, and more.
BHN reporter Claudia Schergna chats with Siew Kim Beh, chief financial and sustainability officer of CapitaLand Investment and managing director for Japan and Korea at The Ascott Limited, about how the lines between hotels, extended stays and aparthotels are blurring, accessibility, sustainability commitments and more.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson chats with Andrew Khoo, chairman of Immersive Hospitality Management, about the company’s latest hotel brand Imerso and what we can expect from the launch in terms of sustainability and technology, development plans, portfolio size, and more.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Mark Lewis, CEO of HotelREZ, about distribution strategies, capturing business travel, and importance of smart phones, AI and personalisation in the guest journey. They also talk about sci-fi books, Abba Voyage, and opening an animal sanctuary.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson chats to Charlie MacGregor, founder and CEO of The Social Hub, about the impact of changing traveller habits on the group’s expansion and the need for affordable student housing in Europe. They also talk about Jedis, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Charlie's ultimate dream goal of world peace.
BHN editor - hospitality, Eloise Hanson, chats to Rishi Sachdev, founder of Place III Hotels, to learn more about the new London hotel collection and what guests can expect from the properties, as well as how the portfolio differs from Shiva Hotels.
BHN editor - hospitality Eloise Hanson speaks to Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, about the "crescendo of [his] career" and how Chip is blending his former boutique hotel experience and knowledge with regeneration communities. He also talks about the greatest disruption to travel and the opportunities for the hospitality and living sectors to converge.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson checks in with Bram Van Der Hoek, CEO of Sircle Collection, to find out what the best piece of advice Bram has received, his top three bucket list items, and his music preferences - with a nod to Harry Styles. They also discuss the launch of new brands Sircle Hotels and Aterre, the future growth of boutique hotels, and plans for future expansion.
BHN editor Eloise Hanson checks in with Rami Zeidan, founder and CEO of Life House, to learn about his greatest achievements, worst mistakes, and what he's yet to accomplish. They also discuss what challenges independent hotel owners face, what prompted the partnership with metasearch engine KAYAK, as well as future plans to introduce a new brand.
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