Naureen Ahmed
For Naureen Ahmed, hotels weren’t just about service or stats. They were the first place she felt like she belonged.
Entrepreneurship
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.
Samuel Njoroge
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 action.
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.
Glenn Haussman
Glenn Haussman host of the No Vacancy Podcast talks about his success story in hospitality and personal branding on SMACK
Nick Cavanaugh
In this Breaktime episode, Mari has a delightful chat with Emma Sleight, Head of Content at The World’s 50 Best Hotels – aka the Oscars of hospitality.
Emma gives us a peek into the special award categories, like the SevenRooms Icon Award, Flor de Caña Eco Hotel Award, and Nikka Best New Hotel Award… plus all the behind-the-scenes magic that comes with being the list every luxury hotel dreams of making.
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.
CHRIS NADER
Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim – CEO Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA talks about the travel industry in Saudi Arabia on SMACK Hospitality Podcast
ATUL CHOPRA
Atul Chopra Founder & CEO – FreshOn Table Minimum emissions, maximum nutrition – harvest on demand Have you ever wondered what grows in the desert? We have. So we sent Phil to talk to someone who knows – Atul Chopra, Founder and CEO of FreshOn Table, who supplies restaurants and hotels in UAE with fresh
