In this episode, we speak with James Longley, the founder of James Longley Group. James Longley Group transforms potential into profit, partnering with handpicked entrepreneurs to amplify their revenue. In this episode, James emphasises the importance of having a winning mentality and a desire to be the best. He discusses the challenges he faced an…

In this episode, we speak with Pelumi Nubi, travel content creator and solo traveller about the world of solo travel. We look at; Why is solo travel so appealing Pelumi's travel from London to Lagos - the first black woman to drive this journey The challenges as a solo traveller How the industry can better cater for solo (women) travellers Connect …

In this episode, we speak with Ton Knipscheer, the International Packaging Consultant and Executive Director of the European Co-Packers Association. ECPA is the resource for co-packing and co-manufacturing partners in Europe. They provide a valued resource for brand owners, manufacturers and retailers looking to outsource. In this episode, Ton shar…

This episode is sponsored by bewatersmart.info. In this episode, I discuss 10 of my favorite drought tolerant plants. Even if you think you don’t have a green thumb, these plants will thrive in your garden with minimal water requirements. Plus, I include pollinator information. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · Facebook · Instagr…

In this episode, we speak with Abisola Ifasawo, the Managing Director of Tegemea. Tegemea is a team of highly competent, organised and friendly virtual assistants. Tegemea provides reliable and comprehensive virtual administrative and business management support to professionals, entrepreneurs and small-medium sized organisations around the world. …

In this episode of Hoteliers’ Voice Season 4, we speak with Henrique Tiago de Castro, former General Manager, EVOLUTION Cascais-Estoril Hotel in Cascais/Lisbon about the importance of cultural awareness as a hospitality professional, and developing leadership skills in the industry Following his presentation at IHTF 2024, we discuss 1. Why it's imp…

In this episode, we speak with Valentina Kovacic, Director of Marketing at Payara Services. Payara Services is a global open-source company that creates innovative infrastructure software. Payara is designed to provide a stable, scalable, and secure environment for running Java applications, making it an ideal choice for enterprise-level deployment…

In this episode we’re looking at Solo travel. First we’ll tackle the news then dive into solo travel with a look at the trends and numbers followed by interviews with Kerry Gallagher, MD, Silver Travel Pelumi Nubi, content creator And - we cannot end the show without our Quick Quiz. Booking.com faces new probe into claims it misled customers The co…

In this episode, I have a great conversation with the Chocolate Botanist, Derek Haynes. Hear about his journey becoming a plant biologist as well about his mission to debunk misinformation on the internet. We discuss his “favorite” myths and how he handles the backlash he receives on social media. Derek is a plethora of educational and entertaining…

In this episode, we speak with Joanna Hankinson, the owner of Plane Perspective. Plane Perspective is a high-impact, straight-talking Marketing Service. They believe that every size of business should be able to access the skills that will give them a competitive edge. In this episode, Joanna shares the importance of retaining existing customers an…

We are joined by Sofia Muntaner, Senior Brand Manager Melia Hotel International for Zel and Innside brands with approx 45 properties, as we delve into the world of hotel marketing and the complexities involved today. With 10 years at Melia, Sofia reflects on the changes and evolution in marketing and some of the key drivers to success as we discuss…

Hospitality Monthly Review Show - June 2024 edition - with our panel Jonny Siberry, Group Revenue Manager, Sarova Hotel Group and Thibault Catala, CEO, Catala Consulting, In this episode we look at European Commissions decision on hotel rate parity and booking.com Airbnb ditching experiences Interview - Richard Collie, Managing Associate for TLT LL…

In this episode, we speak with Gavin Kirkwood, the Managing Director of Kirkwood Asset Finance. Kirkwood Asset Finance understands the critical role that access to capital plays in driving growth and success. That's why they are committed to providing tailored financial solutions that empower businesses to achieve their goals. In this episode, Gavi…

We explore the trends and insights of the cruise sector from 2023 with Andy Harmer, Managing Director CLIA UK & Ireland following release of the latest research. Upshot – there’s a lot of ships with cabins to fill! And cruising numbers for 2023 are up In the latest research from The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), travelers from the …

In this episode, we speak with Phil McQuillen, the Culture, Diversity, and People Leader at E.ON. He is also the Chair of the LGBT Plus and Friends Network. E.ON is one of the top energy companies in the UK. With over 25 years’ experience in renewable energy, they have helped the industry reach a place where environmentally friendly power sources c…

Welcome to the post-IHTF podcast with a succession of quick fire interviews where we will hear from Host - Ted Horner Steve Johnson - Ruckus Networks Asam Nawaz - BeCause Sal Capizzi - Book4Time Jory Garcia - Flexkeeping and Chris Bowling from Best Western Hotels dives into multichannel marketing Listen to more episodes of the hospitality industry …

Simone Pourto, consultant, writer, and hotel tech futurist joins us to give his insights for the market. In the episode we discuss His love for Joy Division and Ian Curtis - and how Travel Market Life gave him an unexpected life opportunity New s - Rebyu using the power of AI Top 3 technologies on the horizon for the hospitality sector His frustrat…

In this episode, we speak with Adrian McConnell, Chief Executive of CO Trust Research. The CO Research Trust is a registered charity, established in 2005. Their key focus is research and they provide grant funding, advice and support to organisations wishing to carry out research and evidence gathering relating to safety. In this episode, Adrian hi…

In this episode we deep-diving into the Cruise sector Latest insights and trends from Andy Harmer, Managing Director, CLIA UK & Ireland Opportunities and challenges in the sector Travel Agent’s perspective with Ellie Fowler, Director, The Travel Business With our expert panel - Claire Steiner, UK Director, Global Travel and Tourism Partnership Will…

Eyal Solomon (@EyalSolomo44643) is the CEO and co-founder of Lunar, an open-source platform which bills itself as the “first reverse API gateway.” Lunar allows engineering teams to monitor, manage, and optimize API consumption. According to Eyal, it’s very easy to integrate with APIs, but difficult to keep them maintained, and there was a clear nee…

In this episode of Hoteliers' Voice we are joined by the Director of Technology & Digital at CitizenM, Bojan Pavicic who has worked across different industry sectors for 20 years and explains his approach to the tech stack and what they are trying to achieve for the portfolio. With 34 properties worldwide, we discuss: • AI and automation deployment…

In this episode, we speak with Catherine Bayfield and Keren Haynes from Shout Communications. Shout Communications is a broadcast and video production agency. In this episode, they highlight the importance of hiring and building a strong team, adapting to remote work and technology and staying resilient in the face of market challenges. http://www.…

In this episode we look into hotel technology and an IHTF review following the event in April, we look at F&B profitability Premier Inn Ad ban AI in hospitality RPA technology Approaching the tech stack Future of hospitality technology We’re joined by our regular panellist Jon Sibery, Group Revenue Manager, Sarova as he shares the challenges of F&B…

In this episode, we speak with Brian Lavelle, Marketing Manager and International Sales Export of Culimat. Culimat is the leading outsourced sales & logistics platform for US manufacturers in Europe. In this episode, Brian highlights the importance of consistency in marketing and discusses the value of online activity and personal branding in stand…

Travel Market Life hosted live discussions featuring insights from hoteliers and technology experts on innovative approaches to hotel management, revenue optimisation, and the significance of digitalisation and direct bookings: Henrique Tiago de Castro, GM at Evolution Hospitality's Cascais-Estoril Hotel, shares pre-opening challenges for Lisbon's …

Your host Si McMahon visited the SME-XPO in London where he discussed the 5 biggest business challenges and provided useful tips to overcome them. Feedly: https://feedly.com/ Always-On Content Formula: https://www.playfairmarketing.com/landing-formula-download CONTENT IN BUSINESS PODCAST On a mission to help business leaders and brand owners succee…

In this episode, we deep dive into drip-pricing the practice when a headline price is initially shown to travellers when they are browsing online, where additional elements of the price being added or ‘dripped’ as they move through the checkout process. Richard Collie, Managing Associate for TLT LLP a consumer law expert at award-winning law firm w…

Shirshanka Das (@shirshanka) is the CTO of Acryl Data and founder of DataHub, which bills itself as the #1 open-source metadata platform. It enables data discovery, data observability and federated governance to help tame complex data ecosystems. Shirshanka first developed DataHub while at LinkedIn, but has grown it into an independent project with…

In this Spotlight Session, we speak to Patryk Luszcz, Regional Director of Profitroom. Profitroom is a comprehensive toolkit that offers unmatched booking conversion rates, cutting-edge marketing automation and an advanced channel manager, all seamlessly integrated into a user-friendly website builder. In this episode, Patryk shares insights on rec…

For the Travel Monthly Review Show - April 2024 edition - with our expert panel featuring Will Plummer (CEO, Trust My Group), Claire Steiner (UK Director, Global Travel and Tourism Partnership), and James Clarke (General Manager, Travelzoo UK), In this episode we’ll tackle: Latest industry developments: Spain’s traveller numbers, Dynamic pricing an…

In this special episode of Content in Business, we take the best bits and tips from the last three months of 2024. It's an episode packed with inspiration. EP1: How You Can Become Content In Your Business https://www.playfairmarketing.com/podcast/ep1 EP2: Colin Durrant https://www.playfairmarketing.com/podcast/ep2 EP3: Welcome To The New SEO https:…

In this episode of Hoteliers' Voice season 4, we speak with Mustafa Gokcen, Head of Information Technology, Cheval Collection - an award-winning hospitality group with 13 luxury all-apartment locations in London, Edinburgh and Dubai. Mustafa has worked in the hospitality industry since 2012 following a move from the IT industry where he had spent t…

After his first child was born, Matt Wonlaw (@tantaman) imagined giving his son life advice. What kind of life did he want his kid to lead? At the time, he was working for Facebook, and he decided that his own life needed a change in direction. So Matt started vlcn, aka Vulcan Labs, a research company that develops open-source projects like CR-SQLi…

In this Spotlight Session we speak to Jake Rudge, the Marketing Manager at Metpro group. Metpro are a leading multi-service manufacturer & supplier of cable management products to Electrical Wholesalers and bespoke components for OEM businesses. Jake talks insights on maintaining brand consistency, leveraging different marketing channels like podca…

In this episode of Hoteliers' Voice, we are honoured to be joined by Marriott International's Director of Employer Branding - Central Europe to discuss the initiatives that are engaging and attracting staff. Florian Hepp started his career at Marriott before developing his career at Westin Hotels, and Sofitel Luxury Hotels & Resorts, back at Marrio…

Soil science can be a bit confusing. How long does it take for materials to be broken down, is it good practice to add microbes and what exactly are microbes? Robert Pavlis addresses these questions and more. Check out his new podcast Garden Fundamentals plus his impressive list of books including Soil Science for Gardeners and Compost Science for …

In our April edition of the Hospitality Monthly Review Show with our expert panel: Jonny Siberry, Group Revenue Manager, Sarova Hotel Group Daniel Simmons, CCO, HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts Thibault Catala, CEO, Catala Consulting, We look at pressing issues in the industry, as well as the landscape in front of us - getting insider knowledge from our e…

CONTENT IN BUSINESS PODCAST On a mission to help business leaders and brand owners succeed through sharing stories, advice and inspiration! Hosted by Si McMahon. ➕ Follow this podcast to stay updated! 📺 Watch this and other episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIsCLD1IFFF1dXy4uahZmIXuAHI-_MqgA&si=4UO6JHzf4eu4CljZ 👍Inspired by Con…

Amplication is an open-source development platform for scalable and secure Node.js applications. It allows engineers to skip writing boilerplate code and offers the flexibility to customize and add components. Amplification was created by Yuval Hazaz (@Yuvalhazaz1), a veteran developer who determined that low-code platforms save time but restrict f…

In this Spotlight Session we speak to Richard Langford, Director of Sharp Events Group. Sharp Events Group are an event crew supplier for major sporting events and a bespoke building team, launched in 2019. Richard discusses the importance of flexibility, a can-do attitude, and delivering quality work to build strong client relationships. Links: ht…

In this episode of Hoteliers' Voice Season 4 we explore the hostel market with Diogo Vaz Ferreira, head of commercial at Clink Hostels. Diogo has worked with Clink since 2021, he previously worked for Accor and Hilton having worked in guest experiences, revenue, and general manager positions. He is also part of the management board chairing the acc…

CONTENT IN BUSINESS PODCAST, BLOG AND NEWSLETTER! To supercharge your business, you need the tools, skills, and confidence to get customers to desire what you do. Si McMahon, business leader and podcast host provides advice on business and marketing - tackling the biggest challenges and unlocking the biggest wins. Links: The Miracle Morning Book - …

Welcome to the Travel Monthly Review Show - March 2024 edition. In this episode we tackle: Some industry news including Late’s pricing, Agent debt and industry associations Spring Budget UK - The UK Government announced a range of measures to keep Britain financially fluid…we’ll analyse what they mean to the industry In our monthly feature - we’re …

OpenBB is an open-source investment research platform created by Didier Lopes (@didier_lopes). OpenBB grew out of a project called Gamestonk Terminal that Didier began working on shortly before the Gamestop short squeeze in January 2021. Today, OpenBB has evolved into an infrastructure platform that allows users to build extensions and access finan…

In this Spotlight Session we speak to Phil, Co-founder of Residential Living Recruitment. Residential Living Recruitment, is a boutique recruitment agency focused on the residential living space who harness 45 years of experience in the property industry to power the next generation of residential living workforce. In this episode, Phil discusses t…

In this episode of Season 4 Hoteliers' Voice, we speak with Karen Weisheit, Hotel Manager at the Grove of Narberth in Wales, with 25 bedrooms. Spotted as one of Boutique Hotelier's women in hospitality 2023 Karen shares her career ladder so far and what makes her tick. We look at the challenges in recruitment and retention as she shares some of the…

If I was picked up and dropped into a gardening zone relatively different than mine, it would be a huge steep learning curve. I love talking to gardeners from zones different than my zone 9b and it doesn’t get much different than zone 3. I have a fun and educational chat with Theri Vasina LHirondelle who grows amazing flowers and veggies in Montana…

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Welcome to the March edition of Hospitality Monthly Review Show with our panel Thibault Catala, CEO, Catala Consulting, Jonny Sibery, Group Revenue Manager, Sarova Daniel Simmons, CCO, HotelREZ Plus an interview with Jeremy Daudin, Head of Sales and Marketing at Zetter Hotels looking at their corporate business. We look at pressing issues in the in…

OpenTelemetry is an open-source observability framework for collecting and managing telemetry data. OpenTelemetry has been more successful than expected, becoming the second fastest growing project in the CNCF. It allows for flexibility and avoids vendor lock-in, making it attractive to startups and large enterprises alike. On today’s show, Eric (@…