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Checking In by Hotel Owner

Mulberry Media
Hospitality
United Kingdom
London
The Feathers Hotel
Travelodge
Sustainability
Kew Green Hotels
Boutique Hotels
London, United Kingdom
Wewantmore
Hilton
The Derby London City
Payments Data
Hospitality Branding
Curio Collection By Hilton
Inclusive Hiring
Art Hotel Hoxton
Guest Experience
Operations
Culture In Hospitality

Welcome to "Checking In," a weekly podcast produced by Hotel Owner, tailored for hoteliers and professionals navigating the dynamic world of hospitality. Join us as we delve into insightful conversations with industry experts, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and ambitious newcomers. Each episode offers valuable advice, industry insights, and inspiring stories designed to empower your success. Whether ... more

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In this episode we speak to brothers Alex and Adrien Grosjean, young entrepreneurs who have recently acquired The Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly. We discussed the reasons why Manchester’s visitor market is booming, and their decision... more

In this episode we speak to Philip Lassman, managing director UK&I at Numa. Philip spoke about the lessons learned from his time at Hilton, IHG and Accor, and how his early roles have shaped his leadership approach, the rise of aparthotels and why gu... more

In this episode we speak to Nico Tréguer, co-founder of Roberts and Treguer and The Culpeper Family. Nico spoke about founding the group alongside his longtime friend Gareth, having had a vision for bringing more nature spaces to cities, the planned ... more

In this episode we speak to Sam Innes, Food and Beverage assistant at The Waldorf Hilton. Sam spoke about how the Down's Syndrome Association Workfit programme helped connect him to his dream workplace, how he has developed confidence and communicati... more

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Nico Treguer
Co-founder of Roberts and Treguer and The Culpeper Family
Roberts and Treguer; The Culpeper Family
Episode: Inside The Culpeper Family: Where heritage and storytelling meets sustainability
Sam Innes
Food and Beverage Assistant at The Waldorf Hilton
The Waldorf Hilton, London
Episode: Inclusion in action: Sam Innes on the power of inclusive hiring in hospitality
William Hunter
General Manager at The Derby London City Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton - The Derby London City
Episode: Inside The Derby London City: Creating a modern lifestyle hotel with Hilton
Ruud Belmans
Co-founder and executive creative director at WeWantMore
WeWantMore
Episode: Touchpoints that matter: Rethinking the guest journey through storytelling spaces
Remus Obertelli
General Manager of The Imperial
The Imperial, part of Red Carnation Hotels
Episode: Reimagining a landmark: Remus Obertelli on the evolution of The Imperial
Joe Henry
General Manager of Holmes Hotel London
PPHE group
Episode: People before profit: Leading with empathy at Holmes Hotel London
Richard Candey
Head of Hotel Development and Consulting at Colliers
Colliers
Episode: Adaptive reuse in action: Rethinking hotel development strategies in 2026
Anthony Hunt
Partner and co-head of Corporate Real Estate at Howard Kennedy
Howard Kennedy
Episode: Global nomads and adaptive reuse: Where boutique hotels are finding new value in 2026
Candice Pressinger
Director of Customer Data Security at Elavon Europe
Elavon Europe (part of US Bank Core)
Episode: Unlocking growth with Elavon: Closing the payment gaps that cost hotels millions

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Global nomads and adaptive reuse: Where boutique hotels are finding new value in 2026
Q: Why do you think 2026 will be a pivotal year for boutique hotels?
He explains that boutique concepts are here to stay, offering investors an alternative to big brands, with continued opportunities in access to capital but underpinned by strong operations and clear branding.
Global nomads and adaptive reuse: Where boutique hotels are finding new value in 2026
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and the role you hold today at Howard Kennedy?
Anthony describes his long career in corporate finance and real estate, his focus on hotels within the Corporate Real Estate practice, and how their team supports boutique hotels, investor relationships, and joint ventures.
Touchpoints that matter: Rethinking the guest journey through storytelling spaces
Q: How do independent hotels compete with large brands in terms of branding and being found by guests?
Emphasizes authentic storytelling and targeting a defined audience, plus leveraging local partnerships and a consistent design narrative across branding and interiors.
Touchpoints that matter: Rethinking the guest journey through storytelling spaces
Q: What are some hospitality projects that excited you and what were the processes like?
He highlights collaborations on projects like DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam and Le Petit Bonbon in Brussels, focusing on bold identity, functional considerations, and integrating acoustics and materiality.
Touchpoints that matter: Rethinking the guest journey through storytelling spaces
Q: So just right off the bat, can you tell us a little bit about your career background and how you came to found WeWantMore?
Ruud explains his background in product design and how he pivoted to design language as a brand-focused discipline, applying branding across product, interior design, and other touchpoints to tell a cohesive story.

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Across recent episodes, conversations center on real-world hospitality leadership, brand storytelling, and the evolving guest experience. Topics span sustainability and local partnerships in property groups, inclusive hiring and workforce culture, design-driven branding and the guest journey, and practical growth strategies from hotel development to adaptive reuse. Guests include GMs, developers, design professionals, and operators sharing actionable insights on openings, renovations, technology, and frontline culture. A notable throughline is translating brand values—whether sustainability, community, or wellness—into measurable outcomes for guests, staff, and owners. The show often pairs strategic perspective with operational detail, maki... more

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2. Sam Innes
3. William Hunter
4. Ruud Belmans
5. Remus Obertelli
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7. Richard Candey
8. Anthony Hunt

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