Weaving Cultural Tapestries: The Art of Marketing in Hospitality
In this episode of the Skift Ideas Podcast, we are joined by Ashraf Amaani, Vice President, Brand Marketing at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
He currently serves as Vice President, Brand Marketing at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, where he is responsible for driving the global brand marketing agenda and orchestrating the development and implementation of worldwide campaigns and programs to elevate brand visibility and drive revenue.
Ashraf is known for his creativity and ability to collaborate with like-minded brands, leading to the cultivation of a vibrant community around the brand.
Listen in as we explore how different cultures can shape marketing and experiences for global hospitality brands, and also how to navigate the nuances of a global brand in regional markets.
Host: Colin Nagy
Guest: Ashraf Amaani
Producer: Jose Marmolejos
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Crafting Destinations Through Design
In this episode of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin sits down with Larry McGuire, Co-Founder and Owner of MML Hospitality.
Larry McGuire was born and raised in Austin where his culinary career began at age 16, today, with 23 restaurants, hotels, and retail shops under MML Hospitality, Larry focuses on project development, finance, and operations at MML while co-leading concept and interior design at Lambert McGuire Design.
Listen in as Colin's and Larry explore how the design of a space can not only provide an enriching experience for guests, but also for the local community.
Host: Colin Nagy
Guest: Larry McGuire
Producer: Jose Marmolejos
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The Art of Less is More
In this episode of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin is joined by Michael Fuerstman, Co-Founder of Pendry Hotels & Resorts, where Michael currently oversees the development of the brand and its execution in design, guest experience, programming and new development.
Listen in as we explore Michael's approach to delivering hospitality experiences that go beyond conventional expectations.
Host: Colin Nagy
Guest: Michael Fuerstman
Producer: Adam Stacy/Jose Marmolejos
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Rooted in Design: Creating a Sense of Place
In this episode of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin is joined by Ho Ren Yung, Head of Brand HQ at Banyan Group.
Banyan Group is one of the world’s leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups centered, with Ren being responsible for Brand, Digital and Wellbeing across the Group’s multi-branded portfolio, having joined the Group in 2009.
Listen in as we unravel the secrets behind crafting spaces and experiences that seamlessly blend luxury, sustainability and wellbeing to shape an unparalleled guest experience.
Host: Colin Nagy
Guest: Ho Ren Yung
Producer: Jose Marmolejos/James Magallanes
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Substance with Style: Redefining Luxury Hospitality
In this episode of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin is joined by Christopher Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels, as explore the evolution of guest expectations when it comes to luxury hospitality.
Chris has been designing premiere guest experiences with holistic health in mind throughout his 30-year career in the hospitality industry, and following stints at the Watergate Hotel, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Ritz-Carlton New York, and a long tenure at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Chris brought his keen sense of style, commitment to a healthy lifestyle and dedication to the people that he works with to launch Equinox’s first-ever luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand.
Join us as we unravel the intricacies of modern hospitality, and how a holistic approach to wellness is ticking the boxes for the modern traveler.
Host: Colin Nagy
Guest: Michael Canning
Producer: Jose Marmolejos/James Magallanes
Welcome to Skift Ideas Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast featuring candid conversations on the innovations and ideas powering the future of travel. Hosted by industry thought leaders Rafat Ali and Colin Nagy, Skift Ideas will immerse listeners in discussions regarding the latest innovations within the industry, focussing on the key topics of design, marketing, sustainability, experience and so much more.
In each episode, Rafat and Colin will be joined by travel visionaries, creatives, and pioneers who are steering the travel and hospitality industries into the future, inciting frank, inspiring and thought provoking conversations into the current state of innovation within the industry and what exciting breakthroughs are set to come.
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