Naureen Ahmed
For Naureen Ahmed, hotels weren’t just about service or stats. They were the first place she felt like she belonged.
Management
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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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.
DANIEL AFONSO
Are you steering your career, or just along for the ride? In this episode, Pat speaks with Daniel Afonso, Senior VP of People & Culture at Radisson Hotel Group, who shares his journey from finance to hospitality and how he seized every opportunity to shape his career. They explore what makes hospitality so engaging and how Radisson retains talent by offering hybrid roles focused on growth and development. Tune in for valuable insights on how to take control of your career and keep moving forward.
SIMON MAYLE
During the recent pridemonth, Phil sat down with Simon Mayle, Event Director at Reed Exhibitions, for, among others, PROUD Experiences and ILTM Cannes and discussed the status quo of LGBTQ travels.
CHRIS NADER
Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim – CEO Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA talks about the travel industry in Saudi Arabia on SMACK Hospitality Podcast
FAHAD ABDULRAHIM KAZIM
Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim – CEO Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA talks about the travel industry in Saudi Arabia on SMACK Hospitality Podcast
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