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June 1, 2026Episode 2650 min
#26 - Naraya Resorts
Nayara is a modern luxury resort group built on a rare promise: turn extreme nature into emotional calm — and deliver that calm with five-star repeatability. The first half of our podcast is with Albert Ghitis, Digital Marketing Manager for Nayara Resorts, the second half explores these beautiful properties in more detail. Albert best describes Nayara as “we don’t build hotels - we reveal places”.The podcast references 'Guardians of Rapa Nui': https://youtu.be/FRPVRcUTNmk and 'The Collapse that Wasn't': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFVLTTJa7hE Please also consider viewing a recent podcast episode featuring the Founder, Leo Ghitis: https://www.afar.com/podcasts/view-from-afar/live-from-iltm-how-nayara-resorts-are-solving-tourisms-hidden-housing-crisis.For reservations and more details, please visit the hotel's website: https://nayararesorts.com/.
May 1, 2026Episode 2527 min
#25 - Fairmont Lake Louise
Fairmont Château Lake Louise is iconic because it turns one of the world’s most famous landscapes into something you can live inside — with systems that make wilderness feel safe, comfortable, and effortless.For reservations and more details, please visit the hotel's website: https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/lake-louise/fairmont-chateau-lake-louise.html. I would also encourage you to visit and subscribe the hotel's YouTube channel, with video featured in this episode:1. The official hotel channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FairmontChateauLakeLouise. The Hotel Leaders theme song is inspired by a tune written by the founder of Sheraton, Mr Ernest Henderson.
April 12, 2026Episode 2420 min
#24 - The Ritz Paris
The Ritz doesn’t sell rooms. It sells certainty — the feeling that everything will be handled, quietly and beautifully. And the leadership lesson is simple: Luxury isn’t what the guest sees. Luxury is what the guest never has to think about.For reservations and more details, please visit the hotel's website: https://www.ritzparis.com/. I would also encourage you to visit and subscribe to two YouTube channels with video featured in this episode:1. The official hotel channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @theritzparis . 2. Walk With Me Tim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS-30hKNirA.The Hotel Leaders theme song is inspired by a tune written by the founder of Sheraton, Mr Ernest Henderson.
September 30, 2025Episode 2323 min
#23 - Fairmont San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco is one of the most legendary hotels in America, and perhaps the world. Perched on Nob Hill, with sweeping views of the Bay and a history intertwined with the city itself, the Fairmont isn’t just a hotel. It’s a stage for history, a gathering place for world leaders, a cultural icon, and the birthplace of unforgettable stories. I was fortunate to stay at this hotel over the past year and speak with one of the senior leaders of Fairmont North America. I can't wait to share this episode with you.For reservations, please visit the hotel website: https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/fairmont-san-francisco.html.
August 28, 2025Episode 2227 min
#22 - Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Namaste. Today we travel to the most populous country on earth, India and to the city of Agra, famous for the Taj Mahal. Our hotel, The Oberoi Amarvilas is set just 600 metres from the Taj Mahal and close enough that marble domes and minarets feel like they rise from your balcony. This is a bucket list hotel for me and I can’t wait to share this episode with you. Here we go!I'm your podcast host, Peter DeMoor. I have a fascination for the hotel industry and over the last quarter-of-a-century I have studied it, been a hotel manager and passed the torch to next generation. Now, as part of an emerging hotel industry tech-startup, I am independent from any specific hotel or chain, and able to talk about the industry with a balanced perspective and with a certain level of expertise. It’s time to check-in!02:01 – INTRODUCTION07:15 – HOTEL FOUNDERS12:39 – CURRENT LEADERS19:15 – HOTEL ROOMS22:20 – FOOD & BEVERAGE25:45 – FACILITIES29:29 – CELEBRITY GUESTS33:17 – HOTEL AWARDS37:48 – CONCLUSION Thank you for joining today’s episode. Whether you're an industry insider, a student of hotel management, or simply curious about the world of hotels, I hope you were inspired, amazed, and enlightened as we unlocked the secrets of the hotel industry's most iconic leaders and iconic hotels. If you had a wonderful time, the best way to say thank you is to follow our podcast, so that you never miss our monthly episodes. If you love luxury hotels, please check-out our tech start-up, at www.refresh.app, where we hope one day to provide people on daytrips access to the very best hotels in the world.Farewell, until the next time you check-in to the Hotel Leaders podcast!Music by Musictown. Please check out a wonderful interview with the CEO of The Oberoi, Mr Vikram Oberoi, courtesy of Skift India Summit 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tp-IAHKiAc.To reserve you stay, visit the The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra website at https://www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-agra-amarvilas-resort/. Please consider following the hotel on X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
July 26, 202539 min
#21 - Marriott Mena House Cairo
This month, we transport ourselves to the desert sandsof Egypt—to a place where ancient wonders and five-star hospitality converge in a single unforgettable setting. Our destination is Marriott Mena House Cairo, a legendary hotel with perhaps the most iconic view in the world: the majestic Pyramids of Giza. This is a bucket list hotel for me in one of the most remarkable places on earth. The inspiration for today’s podcast comes from a friend who recently travelled to Egypt. I can’t wait to share this episode with you. Here we go!I'm your podcast host, Peter DeMoor. I have a fascination for the hotel industry and over the last quarter-of-a-century I have studied it, been a hotel manager and passed the torch to next generation. Now, as part of an emerging hotel industry tech-startup, I am independent from any specific hotel or chain, and able to talk about the industry with a balanced perspective and with a certain level of expertise. It’s time to check-in!02:01 – INTRODUCTION07:15 – HOTEL FOUNDERS12:39 – CURRENT LEADERS19:15 – HOTEL ROOMS22:20 – FOOD & BEVERAGE25:45 – FACILITIES29:29 – CELEBRITY GUESTS33:17 – HOTEL AWARDS37:48 – CONCLUSION Thank you for joining today’s episode. Whether you're an industry insider, a student of hotel management, or simply curious about the world of hotels, I hope you were inspired, amazed, and enlightened as we unlocked the secrets of the hotel industry's most iconic leaders and iconic hotels. If you had a wonderful time, the best way to say thank you is to follow our podcast, so that you never miss our monthly episodes. If you love luxury hotels, please check-out our tech start-up, at www.refresh.app, where we hope one day to provide people on daytrips access to the very best hotels in the world. Farewell, until the next time you check-in to the Hotel Leaders podcast!Music by Musictown. Please check out these wonderful videos of the Marriott Mena House Cairo featured in today’s podcast: menahousehotel, Experience Egypt, Hany Farouk, I Media Production, Mareen El Masry, Polychronis Drone, Full interview with the General Manager, Omar Tantwy: https://arabfinance.com/News/newdetails/25220. To reserve you stay, visit the Marriott Mena House Cairo website at marriott.com/en-us/hotels/caimn-marriott-mena-house-cairo/. Please consider following the hotel on X, Facebook and Instagram.
June 14, 2025Episode 2040 min
#20 - Fairmont Banff Springs
I was lucky enough to travel to Canada over the last year and this was one of my favourite hotels, located in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains, where alpine splendor, history, and luxury converge in one iconic destination. The Fairmont Banff Springs is a legendary property which has enchanted guests for over a century with its grandeur, natural surroundings, and timeless charm. It is easy to feel like royalty in this castle-like hotel. I can’t wait to share this with you. Here we go!I'm your podcast host, Peter DeMoor. I have a fascination for the hotel industry and for more than a quarter-of-a-century I have studied it, been a hotel manager and as general manager of a hotel school have passed the torch to the next generation. Now, as part of an emerging hotel industry tech-startup, I am independent from any specific hotel or chain, and able to talk about the industry with a balanced perspective and with a certain level of expertise.02:26 – LOCATION07:30 – FOUNDERS12:05 – CURRENT HOTEL LEADERS15:58 – ROOMS DIVISION18:47 – F&B25:06 – FACILITIES 29:37 – CELEBRITY GUESTS34:59 – AWARDSThank you for joining me on this journey to one of the most inspiring resorts in the world. I hope you were inspired, amazed, and enlightened as we unlocked the secrets of the hotel industry's most iconic leaders and iconic hotels. If you had a wonderful time, the best way to say thank you is to follow our podcast, so that you never miss our monthly episodes. If you love luxury hotels, please check-out our tech start-up, refresh.app, where we hope one day to provide people on daytrips access to the very best hotel rooms and facilities in the world. Farewell, until the next time you check-in to the Hotel Leaders podcast!Music by Musictown.To reserve your stay, visit the Fairmont Banff Springs website at banff-springs-hotel.com. Please consider following the hotel on all the socials and view the hotel videos on: youtube.com/@FairmontBanffSprings/videos.
May 16, 2025Episode 1922 min
#19 - Soneva Jani, Maldives
Today, we journey far from shore and arrive in a remote and pristine corner of the Indian Ocean. Here, on the calm turquoise waters of the Maldives, lies a resort that embodies serenity, sustainability, and seclusion. This is Soneva Jani, a resort that has redefined what it means to experience barefoot luxury in the 21st century. I can’t wait to share this with you. Here we go!I'm your podcast host, Peter DeMoor. I have a fascination for the hotel industry and for more than a quarter-of-a-century I have studied it, been a hotel manager and as general manager of a hotel school have passed the torch to the next generation. Now, as part of an emerging hotel industry tech-startup, I am independent from any specific hotel or chain, and able to talk about the industry with a balanced perspective and with a certain level of expertise.03:16 – FOUNDERS04:45 – GRAND OPENING08:04 – CURRENT HOTEL LEADERS14:29 – EVENTS 15:13 – FACILITIES 17:59 – CELEBRITIES & AWARDS20:02 – FINAL THOUGHTSThank you for joining me on this journey to one of the most inspiring resorts in the world. I hope you were inspired, amazed, and enlightened as we unlocked the secrets of the hotel industry's most iconic leaders and iconic hotels. If you had a wonderful time, the best way to say thank you is to follow our podcast, so that you never miss our monthly episodes. If you love luxury hotels, please check-out our tech start-up, refresh.app, where we hope one day to provide people on daytrips access to the very best hotel rooms and facilities in the world. Farewell, until the next time you check-in to the Hotel Leaders podcast!Music by Musictown.To reserve your stay, visit the Soneva Jani website at soneva.com. Please consider following the hotel on all the socials with the handle discoversoneva and view the hotel videos on YouTube.
April 30, 2025Episode 1836 min
#18 - Armani Hotel Dubai
Today we are journeying back to Dubai and to the tallest building on the planet, the Burj Khalifa. There is one hotel located within the Burj Khalifa and it is the Armani Hotel Dubai. An exquisite five-star property that exudes an almost understated confidence of the muted and elegant colors to which we associate the Armani brand. This is Giorgio Armani’s masterpiece.I'm your podcast host, Peter DeMoor. I have a fascination for the hotel industry and over the last quarter-of-a-century I have studied it, been a hotel manager and passed the torch to next generation. Now, as part of an emerging hotel industry tech-startup, I am independent from any specific hotel or chain, and able to talk about the industry with a balanced perspective and with a certain level of expertise. It’s time to check-in!00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:43 – TAKEHIRO ITO, FormerCluster Sales Director35:04 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThank you for joining today’s episode. Whether you're an industry insider, a student of hotel management, or simply curious about the world of hotels, I hope you were inspired, amazed, and enlightened as we unlocked the secrets of the hotel industry's most iconic leaders and iconic hotels. If you had a wonderful time, the best way to say thank you is to follow our podcast, so that you never miss our monthly episodes. If you love luxury hotels, please check-out our tech start-up, at www.refresh.app, where we hope one day to provide people on daytrips access to the very best hotels in the world. Farewell, until the next time you check-in to the Hotel Leaders podcast!Music by Musictown. Please check out these wonderful videos of the Burj Khalifa featured in today’s podcast: Viktor Nsk, Dron Prog, Skyvision, Drone Snap and Emaar, the visionaries of the Burj Khalifa!To reserve you stay, visit the Armani Hotel Dubai website at armanihotels.com. Please consider following the hotel on X, Facebook and Instagram.
March 30, 2025Episode 1731 min
#17 - Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is perhaps the oldest luxury hotel in the world, it opened more than 160 years ago by the visionary, Prince Charles III of Monaco, the Hôtel de Paris was conceived as a statement—a beacon of opulence designed to put Monte Carlo on the map as a playground for the international elite. Over the decades, it has transformed from a bold experiment in luxury into an institution that seamlessly blends history with modern sophistication. I can’t wait to share this with you. Here we go!I'm your podcast host, Peter DeMoor. I have a fascination for the hotel industry and for more than a quarter-of-a-century I have studied it, been a hotel manager and as general manager of a hotel school have passed the torch to the next generation. Now, as part of an emerging hotel industry tech-startup, I am independent from any specific hotel or chain, and able to talk about the industry with a balanced perspective and with a certain level of expertise.03:42 – HISTORY07:01 – TODAY’S LEADERS09:32 – HOTEL ROOMS14:56 – F&B and EVENTS 17:14 – FACILITIES 21:43 – CELEBRITIES & AWARDS25:36 – UNIQUENESS28:03 – FINAL THOUGHTSFor those of you who believe that luxury is not just about aesthetics or amenities but about an experience that touches the soul, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo stands as a beacon—a place where every corner holds a story, and every stay becomes a cherished memory.Thank you for joining today’s episode. I hope you were inspired, amazed, and enlightened as we unlocked the secrets of the hotel industry's most iconic leaders and iconic hotels. If you had a wonderful time, the best way to say thank you is to follow our podcast, so that you never miss our monthly episodes. If you love luxury hotels, please check-out our tech start-up, refresh.app, where we hope one day to provide people on daytrips access to the very best hotel rooms and facilities in the world. Farewell, until the next time you check-in to the Hotel Leaders podcast!Music by Musictown.To reserve your stay, visit the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo website at https://www.montecarlosbm.com/en/hotel-monaco/hotel-paris-monte-carlo. The hotel has a virtual tour available here: https://montecarlovirtualtour.com/. Please consider following the hotel on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, TikTok and Instagram.
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