May I Speak to the Manager please

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May I Speak to the Manager please

Best practices around Sustainability - Service Excellence, Ecological Footprints and People Development - in Tourism and Hospitality from real leaders around the world

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    Valentina Ultsch, Harry's Home Hotels

    Valentina is Head of Human Resources of Harry's Home and Adler Hotels based in Austria, and expanding from there. Welcome to a great conversation about becoming "best employer", keeping staff and where to use - and where not to - A.I. in H.R. processes

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    Hilda Namara

    A delightful conversation with Hilda Namara, the inspiring founder and CEO of Ubuntu Women Tourism Foundation. Their team create and offer journeys that not only transform people but empower local communities. UWTF's mission is to not only unveil the beauty of Uganda but to create connections that leave a lasting, positive footprint on the world.

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    Manuel Bitschnau, CEO, Montafon Tourism

    There is something magical about the Montafon Alpine Area - Magical and Sustainable, that is. Manuel has been heading the Tourism Agency for over 10 years, really leaving an impressive mark in the region: listen in to their long-term and holistic approach to Tourism!

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    Martin Stockburger, Koncept Hotels

    Martin Stockburger wanted to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals when he started Koncept Hotels in 2017 - resulting in the foundation of Koncept Hotels.

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    Denise Omurca, Lindenberg Hospitality

    To think outside the box; to develop the kind of place that you would actually like to stay at; to get really grasp what your guests want; to continue developing - and to have a good time doing it! Great elements of any enterprise in theory, and in practice! as Denise Omurca shares with us in this insightful interview

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    Gys Joubert, Managing Director, Gondwana Collection Namibia

    Attention: this conversation may make you want to pack your bags and join Gys on his quest to sustainability in Namibia!

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    Djaved Fareed, Corporate Sustainability Manager, Constance Hotels

    talking about: Green Procurement, how to reduce your food waste by 65% (!) and cool alternatives to plastic !

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    Teona Nemsitsveridze

    on raising the level of sustainability of an entire country (ok, so on the tourism of an entire country)

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    Michaela Reitterer - Boutiquehotel Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria

    Lavender fields on the roof, up-cycling as a state of mind and how not to have any problems finding staff.

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    Priscilla Murillo, Operations Manager, Böëna Lodges Collection

    The Böëna Collection includes Pacuare Lodge, Lapa Ríos, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens, and Monteverde Lodge & Gardens.

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    Noelle Homsy, Co-founder, ENVI Lodges

    ENVI Lodges is a luxury experiential eco-lodge brand and management company that focuses on operating retreats that have a low impact on the environment and that are immersed in nature.

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    Talking to: Katarina Krebs, Guldsmeden Hotels

    Katarina shares with us the many - very hands-on - articles and activities that Guldsmeden Hotels (I challenge you to pronounce it properly ;) is featuring to increase their sustainability: So crazy awesome! Enjoy!

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    Anniina Sandberg, Founder, CEO "VIsit Natives"

    I am having a wonderful conversation today with Anniina Sandberg, founder and CEO of VISIT NATIVES, an agency that enables travellers sustainable, and authentic adventures created by the indigenous people. Here, she gives valuable input on how to involve communities in a meaningful way.

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    Felipe Fernandez

    Here is Felipe Fernandez talking to us about sustainability- or rather the Sustainability Culture - at Cayuga Collection (originally:Costa Rica) where he is a General Manager. Hans Pfizer, the co-founder, was so fascinating in our episode a while back that I wanted to hear more!

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    Patricia Plesner

    excited to talk to Patricia Plesner who founded ECOHOTELS.com, representing and supporting hotels that are committed to sustainability and making it simple and transparent for travellers to book sustainable hotels.

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    Monika Schaffner, Connecting Spaces

    Talking to Nepal-born Monika Schaffner, founder of Connecting Spaces, particularly about her work with "Madi Eco Village" about immersive tourism and community participation

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    Warren Green, Warren Green & Associated - dedicated to supporting global, sustainable tourism initiatives

    Warren is a Marketing Professional specialising in Sustainable Tourism and shares his vast and very applicable experiences from working with organisations like Sabi Sabi.

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    River Stanley, Sumba Hospitality

    River is the former Director of Education at Sumba Hospitality and shares his experiences is setting up the hospitality school

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    David Leventhal - Regenerative Travel & Playa Viva

    David is the founder of Regenerative Travel, taking Sustainability to a higher level, as well as the founder of Playa Viva, a regenerative eco-luxury hotel located on the southern Pacific Coast of Mexico. David shares his paradigm-shifting thoughts on Regenerative Tourism - a true gem of a conversation!

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    Christof Burgbacher, Founder, Consulting Elementerre

    Christof shares his experiences working on Sustainability around the globe.

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Best practices around Sustainability - Service Excellence, Ecological Footprints and People Development - in Tourism and Hospitality from real leaders around the world

HOSTED BY

Lydia C. van der Brugge

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