Samantha van Exter, Head of Hotels at the Montcalm Collection

Welcome to this week’s episode of Sustainable Hotels Podcast where I have the pleasure of sitting down the Samantha van Exter , Head of hotels for the Montcalm Collection. We’re meeting at the collections newest concept hotel; Inhabit in the heart of Bayswater. Named the “urban retreat”, Inhabit is a series of seven homey Victorian townhouses come together with wellness at their heart, creating a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city.  As part of Design Hotels, and recently awarded B-Crop certification, inhabit is forging the path of Montcalm Collection’s Sustainability journey. Samantha shares her journey so far, her passion for supporting small business and entrepreneurs and her mantra to give everyone time for their elevator pitch, as you never know what you will learn and what new partnerships will grow because of it. We discuss the importance of storytelling, taking your guests on a journey and enhancing their experience at every opportunity. Whether that’s through their interaction with the building, your team or the community. By offering stories to elevate each moment you have the opportunity to share knowledge and create memories that will last a lifetime.