Guy Ivesha
Can a building actually help you become your best self? Guy Ivesha says: absolutely. But only if you do it properly.
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Éadaoin McDonagh
What if obsessing over your team’s wellbeing is the real secret to success? For Éadaoin McDonagh of White Rabbit Projects, that’s the whole philosophy.
Pascal Schmutz
How Swiss chef Pascal Schmutz turned a no-plan pop-up in Mallorca into a full-scale culinary movement built on instinct, regionality, and radical hospitality.
Naureen Ahmed
For Naureen Ahmed, hotels weren’t just about service or stats. They were the first place she felt like she belonged.
Abigail Tan
My family has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, so you could say I was born to pursue this path.
Grace Leonard
My name is Grace Leonard, I’m originally from Maralal in Samburu County, Kenya, which is a vibrant tourist town. I joined the Elewana Collection during the COVID-19 pandemic, and was fortunate to start at Elewana Tortilis in Amboseli and later moved to Elewana Elsa’s Kopje when a vacancy arose. I am now the General Manager at Elewana Elsa’s Kopje Meru, where I have the privilege of overseeing one of Kenya’s first luxury camps.
Colleen Logan
My name is Colleen Logan, and I grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. I moved to Calgary, Alberta, after getting married and have called it home for almost thirty years. I am a fun-loving person, so the hospitality/tourism industry has been a good fit for me. I have been in the industry for close to 25 years in various roles.
Mohamed Benzakour
Hi, I’m Mohamed Benzakour, a former professional athlete who transitioned from the soccer field to the world of hospitality with the same passion, resilience, and drive. My journey has been about pushing boundaries, embracing challenges, and creating experiences that leave a lasting impact. Today, I’m the co-founder and CEO of Stay Here Group.
Patrick Jones
Regional Director, Sustainability, Canada‘s Western Mountain Collection
Patrick’s career in luxury hospitality has crossed nearly every operational
department at five iconic properties in Western Canada. In his current capacity as Regional Director of Sustainability, Patrick oversees all sustainability initiatives at Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and The Rimrock Resort, and proudly continues to build upon the region’s legacy in environmental stewardship spanning over three decades. In 2022, Patrick was honoured to be nnamed one of Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 Leaders in Hospitality by KML
Austin Eaton
Hello, I am Austin Eaton, Head of Marketing at Clean the World Europe and UK.
Have you ever asked yourself where the little bar of soap in your hotel bathroom goes after you leave?
I actually did, but I was not the first one. Back in 2009, Founder and CEO of Clean the World, Shawn Seipler asked himself this very question, after countless nights spent in hotel rooms for work. Little did he know that this question would catalyze the birth of Clean the World. Shocked by the revelation that the hospitality industry was discarding millions of soap bars each year and driven by a deep sense of responsibility, Shawn, transformed a humble one-car garage in Orlando, Florida, into the epicenter of soap recycling. Setting in motion a movement that would change lives and communities around the world.
