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Boutique Hotel News editor Eloise Hanson chats to Tej Walia, managing director of Foxhills Club & Resort. They explore why continuous learning is a core pillar of Foxhills' culture, the challenges of managing a multi-generational workforce, and why emotional intelligence is essential for tomorrow’s leaders. Plus, Tej shares a nod to his mum and reveals his secret talent for memory recall.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson talks to Sam Nazarian, founder and CEO of sbe, about his latest vision and why the lifestyle category is "completely decimated." Sam questions who the visionary leaders are in hospitality today, and also reflects on his biggest learning curves. Sponsored by Agilysys and TLJ Access Control.

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.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Dan Rose-Bristow, chair of the Master Innholders and owner of The Torridon, about 2023 trends, what hoteliers can expect at the Hotel Leadership Conference, and the new KPIs of leadership.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson chats with Mark Henderson, YOTEL’s VP of technical services, about the group’s use of modular construction within existing and future properties, the opportunities and challenges of building modular projects and why there is increased appetite for them.

BHN speaks to Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (mia), about the challenges and opportunities which the events sector faces, what independent hoteliers can do to maximise their MICE business, as well as trends for 2023.