Best Afonso Podcasts (2024)

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Daniel Afonso | Senior VP of People & Culture at Radisson | Empowering talent in hospitality 42:17

16d ago42:17

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Senior VP of People & Culture @Radisson Hotel Group Are you the driver of your career or just a passenger along for the ride? In this episode, Pat sits down with Daniel Afonso, Senior VP of People & Culture at Radisson Hotel Group, and trust us, staying stagnant is not on the agenda. Daniel shares his story – From a start in finance to his accident…

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Redefining Africa's Energy Landscape: AFC’s Bold Moves in Renewable Projects with Osaruyi Orobosa 32:08

4h ago32:08

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In this episode, we have an engaging discussion with Osaruyi Orobosa, Senior Vice President of Project Development at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). Osaruyi brings extensive experience in leading power, heavy industry, transport, and telecom infrastructure projects across Africa, playing a pivotal role in AFC’s renewable energy initiatives. …

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Scaling Financial Modelling and Inclusive Financial Solutions Across Africa with Ruben Mooneesawmy 17:26

19d ago17:26

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In this episode, we feature an enlightening conversation with Ruben Mooneesawmy, the visionary CEO and Founder of Numeris and Axcel Insights. With a background in building global marketplace platforms and a regulated advisory firm, Ruben has established himself as a leader in financial modelling, valuations, and corporate finance across Africa and …

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Jonathan Worsley - The Bench & FHS | Shaping Hospitality Development through Investment Events 36:50

1M ago36:50

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We’re kicking off Season 6 in the vibrant streets of London, where Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, met with Fritz to explore the past, the present and the future of hospitality and its exciting global development. With the FHS World in Dubai just around the corner, Jonathan shared his insights on the Middle East’s remarkable transfor…

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This is SMACK 0:37

1M ago0:37

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Hi there, and welcome to Smack. In case we haven't met, we introduce the most knowledgeable experts in hospitality legends in a very personal way. Here, you'll find some great insights and updates from within the hospitality and tourism sector. And besides our podcast, we have some more exciting formats like Dirty Laundry, Ask Me Anything, and Huma…

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Simon Mayle – PROUD Experiences | LGBTQ+ travel experience: traveling under the rainbow flag 46:30

3M ago46:30

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…By SMACK Hospitality

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Chris Nader – ENVI Lodges | Sustainable luxury, outdoor hospitality & his entrepreneurial journey 46:17

4M ago46:17

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Founder & CEO @ENVI Lodges …By SMACK Hospitality

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Pioneering Change: Impact Investing and Sima Funds Journey With CEO Asad Mahmood 37:57

4M ago37:57

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In this episode, we feature an insightful interview with Asad Mahmood, the visionary CEO and Managing Partner of Social Investment Managers & Advisors (SIMA) Funds. With a remarkable career that includes spearheading Deutsche Bank's Global Social Investment Funds for 17 years, Asad co-founded SIMA Funds in 2016, continuing his legacy of impactful i…

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EP128: Nouri al-Maliki 1:06:07

4M ago1:06:07

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Nouri al-Maliki was Prime Minister of Iraq between 2006 and 2014, a tenure that makes him easily the country's longest serving post-2003 prime minister. Maliki became Iraq's head of government in the maelstrom of Iraq's sectarian civil war, following the 2003 US-UK invasion of the country. Today’s is a story of the collapse of the Iraqi state, and …

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Harnessing the Breeze: Afonso Faria's Insights on Wind Energy and Sustainable Solutions 52:42

5M ago52:42

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In this episode, learn about the dynamic world of wind energy innovation from Afonso Faria, the visionary CEO of AFF Windservices. Join us as Afonso shares the incredible journey of his company, which has been a pioneering force in the wind energy sector since its inception in 2006. Learn how Afonso's broad global experience and client-centric inno…

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EP127: Sadyr Japarov 1:09:03

5M ago1:09:03

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Sadyr Japarov has been the President of Kyrgyzstan since 2021. Japarov's rise to power came after his country had experienced three revolutions in 15 years, in a part of the World unused to political upheaval. Today's episode investigates whether the three Kyrgyz revolutions, so unusual for Central Asia, have benefited the country's development. On…

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Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim - Millennium Hotels & Resort | Insights & stories about hospitality in the Middle East 38:11

5M ago38:11

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CEO @Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA …By SMACK Hospitality

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Caroline Tivéus - Pandox | A Mastermind of Numbers behind Sustainability 43:27

5M ago43:27

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SVP & Director of Sustainable Business @Pandox …By SMACK Hospitality

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EP126: Jean-Bertrand Aristide 1:08:32

5M ago1:08:32

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Jean-Bertrand Aristide was President of Haiti three times between 1991 and 2004. A lightning rod for hope and democracy on his election in 1990, the overall course and tone of Aristide's political career was set remarkably early on in 1991, when after just eight months in power, Aristide was removed in a coup. As you’re about to hear, Aristide’s re…

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EP125: Keir Starmer 51:47

6M ago51:47

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Keir Starmer has been the leader of the UK Labour Party since 2020. This makes him Leader of the Opposition, and - if the polls are to be believed - Britain's next prime minister. Amid a revolving door of prime ministers, Brexit, and the pandemic, Starmer’s rise from leader of the weakest Labour Party since the Second World War to being in poll pos…

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EP124: Afonso Dhlakama 1:02:26

6M ago1:02:26

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Afonso Dhlakama was the leader of RENAMO, Mozambique's main opposition movement, for over forty years until his death in 2018. Dhlakama’s story, and the Mozambican Civil War at large, are notable for two reasons. First is the regional and international dimension of the war. Mozambique's FRELIMO government courted support from communist powers such …

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Alexi Khajavi – Questex | Connecting hotel real estate owners with brands, trends and tech 50:02

6M ago50:02

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President Hospitality, Travel and Wellness @Questex Let’s say 2023 was not quite the year of deal-making within the industry. Then what does the future have in stock for #hospitality and #realestate? Alexi Khajavi President Hospitality, Travel and Wellness at Questex set down with Flo at last week’s IHIF to discuss trends, the role of technology an…

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Innovating Energy: Etana's Journey to Renewable Power Trading 24:39

6M ago24:39

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Tune in to this episode of Renewables in Action as we explore the cutting edge of renewable energy innovation with Etana Energy. Our guest, Evan Rice, CEO of Etana Energy, discusses their pioneering efforts to democratise access to renewable energy for businesses in South Africa. Discover how Etana Energy's revolutionary electricity trading model i…

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EP123: J.R. Jayewardene 1:23:03

6M ago1:23:03

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J.R. Jayewardene served as prime minister and then president of Sri Lanka between 1977 and 1989. Sri Lankan history, politics and society is dominated by tensions between two ethnic groups. Ethnic divisions are intrinsic to countless countries, including many covered on this podcast before. The key question the Sri Lankan experience raises though i…

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Atul Chopra – FreshOn Table | Minimum emissions, maximum nutrition – harvest on demand 48:28

6M ago48:28

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Founder & CEO @FreshOn Table Have you ever wondered what grows in the desert? We have. So we sent Phil to talk to someone who knows - Atul Chopra, Founder and CEO of FreshOn Table, who supplies restaurants and hotels in UAE with fresh greens and other edibles. Minimum emissions, maximum nutrition is his motto and led him to create a company that co…

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EP122: The Houthis (Part 2) 1:17:04

7M ago1:17:04

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The Houthis, a Yemeni political and military organisation, have made headlines across the World since they began blocking the Red Sea nearly six months ago. But despite their association in people's minds with Gaza, and Iran's "Axis of Resistance", their true motives are poorly understood. This is the second half of a two-part conversation seeking …

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EP121: The Houthis (Part 1) 48:16

7M ago48:16

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The Houthis, a Yemeni political and military organisation, have made headlines across the World since they began blocking the Red Sea nearly six months ago. But despite their association with Gaza, and Iran's "Axis of Resistance", their origins in the turbulent Yemeni politics of the 1990s and 2000s are not widely understood. This is the first half…

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Sir Rocco & Lydia Forte | Rocco Forte Hotels – A family business and a way of life 54:44

7M ago54:44

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Chairman and Group Director F&B @Rocco Forte Hotels .By SMACK Hospitality

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EP120: Jens Stoltenberg 1:10:17

7M ago1:10:17

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Jens Stoltenberg has been Secretary General of NATO since 2014, and prior to that served twice as Prime Minister of Norway. Looking at him is interesting because, at least in the early part of his premiership, many commentators, buoyed by the end of the Cold War and the third wave of democratisation, genuinely believed that the world was converging…

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From Past to Present: Tracing Latin America's Renewable Energy Evolution 27:07

7M ago27:07

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Welcome to another episode of Renewables in Action! In this episode Tony embarks on a journey to explore the vibrant landscape of renewable energy in Latin America. He uncovers the region's pivotal role in driving global sustainability through renewable energy solutions. We kickstart our exploration by digging into the rich tapestry of Latin Americ…

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Patrick Mendes – ACCOR | SMACK Live! at YHS-Pre-Event 56:56

7M ago56:56

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CEO @ACCOR for Premium, Midscale & Economy in Europe and North Africa …By SMACK Hospitality

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EP119: John Magufuli 1:12:15

7M ago1:12:15

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John Magufuli was the President of Tanzania between 2015 and 2021. He was the sixth in a long line of presidents drawn from the same political party, the CCM, which has ruled Tanzania since its independence in 1961. CCM presidents came and went, standing down after two terms in office, just as American presidents do. But in the 2000s, the CCM start…

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EP118: Mary Lou McDonald 1:03:52

8M ago1:03:52

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Mary Lou McDonald has been the Leader of the Opposition to the Irish Government since 2020. She is also the leader of centre-left political party Sinn Fein, currently the second largest party in the Irish parliament (Dail). Since 2000, Sinn Fein has gone from being an extra-parliamentary party to being the most popular party in the Irish Republic, …

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Jillian MacLean - Drake & Morgan | A female-influenced bar & restaurant empire 37:44

8M ago37:44

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Founder & CEO @Drake & Morgan …By SMACK Hospitality

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EP117: Nayib Bukele 1:13:17

8M ago1:13:17

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Nayib Bukele has been the President of El Salvador since 2019. He has transformed the country from the nation with the world's highest murder rate to that with the world's highest incarceration rate, having arrested more than 70,000 people (1% of the population) in less than two years. His programme presents complicated trade offs and moral dilemma…

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EP116: Hezbollah 1:12:27

8M ago1:12:27

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Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shia Islamist militant group and political party, established in 1985. Hezbollah has a reputation as one of the Middle East’s great agitators, having engaged Israel in conflict twice, once in the 1980s and again in 2006. Their financing by and allegiance to the Iranian ayatollah, the West’s bogeyman in the region, underpins …

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Bill Heinecke – Minor Hotels | An overnight success that took 55 years 35:44

8M ago35:44

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Founder & Chairman @Minor Hotels …By SMACK Hospitality

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EP115: Kim Yo Jong 1:06:38

9M ago1:06:38

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Kim Yo Jong is the younger sister of the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. Since Jong Un’s accession to power in 2011, he has placed his sister into positions of increasing importance domestically and increasing prominence internationally. The question is: is Jong Un following the advice of Michael Corleone, keeping his friends close but …

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Josiah Mackenzie – Hospitality Daily | Two hosts, countless tales, and a daily dose of hospitality 34:05

9M ago34:05

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Host @ Hospitality Daily .By SMACK Hospitality

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EP114: Hafiz al-Assad 44:21

9M ago44:21

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Hafiz al-Assad was the President of Syria between 1970 and 2000. Father of present Syrian leader Bashar, Hafiz inherited a country in disarray, beset by political and religious division at home, and subject to interference from regional powers. Displaying extraordinary brutality, Hafiz imposed order on Syria’s diverse population and also turned his…

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Chilling Challenges and Renewable Triumphs: Freezelink's CEO on Building Sustainable Cold Chains in Africa 36:13

9M ago36:13

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Welcome to episode #16. In this episode, we're joined by Owusu Akoto, CEO of FreezeLink and a prominent figure in the cold chain industry, recently appointed to the Board of the Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF). At the heart of our conversation is FreezeLink, a company dedicated to developing distribution for "The Next 1 Billion" in Africa, util…

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EP113: Alex Salmond 1:02:59

9M ago1:02:59

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Alex Salmond was First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014, during which time he led the unsuccessful referendum campaign for Scottish independence. Salmond was a ruthless political operator, who was difficult to pin down on the political spectrum. This made him the perfect candidate to spearhead the independence campaign, as he meant differ…

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Hubert Viriot – YOTEL | From Gatwick Airport to the world: A success story 45:26

9M ago45:26

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CEO @ YOTEL Yes, you can do things differently! Even in the hotel business. Listen to 2024’s first smack episode and learn from YOTEL CEO Hubert Viriot how the brand has established a new status quo in the travel business over the past decade. YOTEL has been rocking its own way from the beginning, by focusing on highly tech-savvy customers and the …

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EP112: Islam Karimov 1:01:45

10M ago1:01:45

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Islam Karimov was the 1st President of Uzbekistan from 1991 until his death in 2016. Terrified by the economic devastation which gripped Russia in the 1990s, Karimov decided that he would rather close the door firmly on market economics if the transition towards it risked even slightly going the same way as Uzbekistan's former masters. And so, Uzbe…

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Beyond Words. COP26's Impact on Fossil Fuel Transition with Sonia Dunlop 31:58

10M ago31:58

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In this episode, we sit down with Sonia Dunlop, the dynamic CEO of the Global Solar Council and Vice-President of the Global Renewables Energy Alliance. The Global Solar Council (GSC) is the voice of the world’s solar power industry. GSC is a non-profit body representing national, regional, and international associations as well as leading solar se…

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Gabriela Schmidle – MTS Marketing | The mystery of Christmas Markets & mulled wine maneuvers 34:41

10M ago34:41

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Founder & CEO @MTS Vienna Winter wonderland vibes coming your way! 🏰 🌟 Gabriela Schmidle, Founder and CEO of mts vienna (Marketing Tourism Synergy #Vienna) and organizer of the Schloss Schönbrunn Christmas Market in Vienna, joined Pat for a jolly chat about the business side of these unique events. Patrizia and Gabriela discussed what makes the per…

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EP111: Geert Wilders 52:12

10M ago52:12

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Geert Wilders is a Dutch politician and longtime leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), now the Netherlands' largest political party, following a surprise victory in the country's November election. Wilders has made a name for himself across Europe as the continent’s most outspoken anti-Islam politician. Marine Le Pen might be more powerful and mor…

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Dr. Ellen Madeker – Airbnb | Balancing acts: tourism regulations, politics & female leadership 40:54

11M ago40:54

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Head of Public Policy DACH & CEE @Airbnb What happens when Airbnb meets hotel management? Well, confessions were made by Dr. Ellen Madeker Head of Public Policy for Germany, Austria, Switzerland (DACH) & Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) at Airbnb and Phil during a live podcast recording at the Berlin Travel Festival. A lot has changed in the apartm…

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EP110: Hun Sen 1:08:05

11M ago1:08:05

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Hun Sen is the longest-serving prime minister in Cambodian history, having led the country from 1998 until August this year. Hun has a complex legacy; he has ruled with a rod of iron, showing little mercy towards his political opponents. But as my guest today says, he is also the man who has taken Cambodia from the years of Pol Pot to the ambiguous…

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EP109: Vytautas Landsbergis 1:02:07

11M ago1:02:07

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Vytautas Landsbergis led the modern Lithuanian independence movement in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Lithuania became the first of the fifteen Soviet Republics to declare independence from Moscow. This was a remarkably plucky move from such a small nation, but it changed the course of world history; two years later, Lithuania was an independent …

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Mark McCulloch – Hospitality Rising & Supersonic Marketing | Kick-ass employer branding for hospitality 55:02

11M ago55:02

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Founder & CEO @Hospitality Rising & Supersonic Marketing Attention please: “Hospitality Rising” That’s the title of Mark McCulloch’s campaign, which is addressing the painful topic of staff shortage in the UK hospitality scene in an unseen way. And one thing is for sure: This is a game-changer in how employment in hospitality is seen, not just in t…

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EP108: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi 1:25:35

11M ago1:25:35

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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been the President of Egypt since 2014. Egypt perennially struggles economically and politically, with high inflation, widespread youth unemployment and military dictatorship. In fact, Egypt has been under military dictatorship for nearly seventy uninterrupted years- nearly, because after the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, democ…

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EP107: Joe Biden 53:43

11M ago53:43

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Joe Biden has been President of the United States since 2021. However, this episode, unlike most others in this series, isn’t biographical; rather, what my guest and I examine today, are the prospects for Joe Biden’s re-election as US President next year, almost exactly one year out from the 2024 presidential election. On the surface of it, Joe Bid…

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Emma Banks – Hilton| Buffet hype & the importance of F&B in sustainability 40:23

12M ago40:23

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Vice President, F&B Strategy & Development Europe, Middle East, and Africa @Hilton This episode will leave you hungry for more! 😋 Emma Banks Vice President, F&B Strategy & Development Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Hilton joined us for an episode of SMACK at the recent Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi hosted by the Bench to tell us her st…

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EP106: Alex Jones 1:07:56

12M ago1:07:56

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Alex Jones is an American political commentator, new media personality, and conspiracy theorist. Conspiracy theory- which we will here define as attributing the occurrence of events or phenomena to sinister or secret organisations- infects all parts of the political spectrum and exists across the World. However, to a certain portion of the American…

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