Naureen Ahmed
For Naureen Ahmed, hotels weren’t just about service or stats. They were the first place she felt like she belonged.
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Christopher Hartley & Simon Naudi
SMACK Season 7 is officially starting, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick it off!
Christopher Hartley and Simon Naudi joined Fritz at the stunning Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels during the GHA’s annual CEO meeting to talk loyalty, luxury, and GRAND Boutique.
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Season 7 is checking in… Stay tuned!
The hospitality podcast returns with new stories, fresh insights, and plenty of personality!
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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.
Ian Di Tullio
We mic’d up with the Global Chief Commercial Officer, Ian Di Tullio, who went from flying high with Air Canada & Accor to shaking up hospitality from Bangkok with brains, heart, and some serious backend magic.
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.
María Zarraluqui
Meet María Zarraluqui, VP of Global Development at Meliá Hotels International, lawyer-turned-development-queen and Mallorca-based hospitality firecracker. We caught up with her at IHIF2025 in Berlin, where our host Florian had the mic, and María brought the magic.
Richard Hyde
The wait is finally over… As you might know, Richard Hyde, COO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, took the hot seat SMACK Live at Young Hoteliers Summit at EHL in Lausanne and here comes his podcast episode.
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.
Adam Crocini
From legendary DIY waffles to Michelin-starred kitchens, Adam Crocini has seen it all. As Hilton’s SVP of Global Design, Wellness & F&B, he’s shaping the future of hospitality—one plate at a time.
