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SMACK Hospitality

SMACK Hospitality
Hospitality Industry
Hospitality
Sustainability
Investment Conferences
Middle East
Tourism Development
Post-Covid Recovery
Independent Hotel Show
Covid-19
Tourism
Africa
Women Empowerment
Event Management
Radisson Hotel Group
Karl Lagerfeld
Technology In Hospitality
Airbnb
Technology
Innovation
Consumer Trends

Welcome to SMACK! Just like our name, everything we do here is a little different and yet you’ll probably have more fun here than elsewhere. SMACK Hospitality Media is your one-of-a-kind source for hospitality and tourism-related edutainment. It is our mission to provide fun and engaging content for industry professionals in modern media formats. With our podcast we aim to give everybody around th... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it really take to grow a hotel brand across continents?

SMACK is back with an episode packed with insider insights from Elie Milky, Chief Development Officer of Radisson Hotel Group for the Middle East, North East Africa, Cyprus, and Greec... more

Two industry titans in one iconic room?!

SMACK Season 7 is officially starting, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick it off.

Christopher Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance, and Simon Naudi, Group CEO of Corinthia Hotels, joined Fritz at... more

First it was finance spreadsheets, now it’s suite dreams: Ian Di Tullio’s journey to the top of Minor Hotels is anything but ordinary.

Let’s just say: it started with data and ended with loyalty (lots of it).

We mic’d up with the Global Chief Comme... more

Say hello to Samuel Njoroge, Director of Quality Assurance & Sustainability at Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, joining our latest Breaktime episode with the fabulous Mari. Talking trash (literally), tech, and turning purpose into planet-saving act... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Hyde
Chief Operating Officer for Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Episode: Richard Hyde - SLH | Swiping Right on Luxury & Small Hotels
Mieke Berkers
Director of European Business Development at Montgomery Group
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Episode: Mieke Berkers on Breaktime | Independent Hotel Show goes Munich
Hubert Viriot
CEO of Yotel
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Episode: Hubert Viriot – YOTEL | From Gatwick Airport to the world: A success story

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Elie Milky – Radisson Hotel Group | Talking Global Growth, Lifestyle Hotels & Branded Residences
Q: From your perspective, what does come after the giga projects in Saudi Arabia?
Elie discusses the necessity for sustainable development beyond mega projects, emphasizing the importance of ongoing investment aligned with long-term tourism goals.
Elie Milky – Radisson Hotel Group | Talking Global Growth, Lifestyle Hotels & Branded Residences
Q: Would you say that development, real estate and the hospitality business is the wild west at the moment?
Elie agrees that the current market is quite chaotic and competitive, with new opportunities emerging in various regions like Saudi Arabia and Greece.
Christopher Hartley & Simon Naudi - GHA & Corinthia | Loyalty, Luxury & Grand Boutique Hotels
Q: What challenges do you face with current affairs affecting the travel industry?
Resilience is crucial; there are always challenges in the industry, but the desire to travel remains strong, and companies will adapt to meet that demand.
Christopher Hartley & Simon Naudi - GHA & Corinthia | Loyalty, Luxury & Grand Boutique Hotels
Q: Is loyalty changing in hospitality?
Yes, loyalty is evolving into a means to capture customer data rather than just a program; it allows hotels to engage customers directly and reduce dependence on third-party bookings.
Christopher Hartley & Simon Naudi - GHA & Corinthia | Loyalty, Luxury & Grand Boutique Hotels
Q: Give me a rundown of just the last six months of GHA, because there's been quite a bit of news.
The last six months have been very strong with significant expansions and new brand signups, including over 32,000 new rooms joining the Alliance.

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The content centers around the hospitality and tourism sectors, featuring industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. Episodes explore themes such as sustainability, luxury travel, and the evolving nature of hospitality, with discussions highlighting the significance of technology, brand loyalty, and customer experiences. Unique elements include a focus on individual journeys within the hospitality realm, creating a narrative that emphasizes personal connection alongside professional insights. This podcast strives to engage listeners by combining education with entertainment, offering a distinct blend that appeals to hospitality professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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SMACK Hospitality launched 6 years ago and published 109 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Richard Hyde
2. Mieke Berkers
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