The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan is a distinct journey into the world of Global Luxury Hospitality by those who know it best. Every week Rinku Madan, also known for her insight in hospitality, travel, food and wine shares stories and speaks with decision-makers and stalwarts from the Industry. An indubitable show for those who love luxury, its business and hearing the stories behind them.
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Emperor Of Good Times - For The Best , By The Best! Ft. Kapil Chopra Part2 - Founder The Postcard Hotel & Eazy Diner. Also Our Fabulous Season Sponsor.
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For our Season Finale - Welcoming our season sponsor and someone who was most supportive of my endeavour. I admire Kapil Chopra - His contribution to Luxury Hospitality notwithstanding , his humble demeanour makes him a truly magnificent gentleman. He knows his luxury, style and what it takes to be on the top A company that is designed to provide a…
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Emperor Of Good Times - For The Best , By The Best! Ft. Kapil Chopra Pt1 - Founder The Postcard Hotel & Eazy Diner. Also Our Fabulous Season Sponsor.
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For our Season Finale - Welcoming our season sponsor and someone who was most supportive of my endeavour. I admire Kapil Chopra - His contribution to Luxury Hospitality notwithstanding , his humble demeanour makes him a truly magnificent gentleman. He knows his luxury, style and what it takes to be on the top A company that is designed to provide a…
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STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART FT. BIBHOR SRIVASTAVA - MANAGING DIRECTOR ITP MEDIA INDIA
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We at The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan are so thrilled to announce the fifteenth episode of our podcast, “Straight From The Heart”, which dives deep into the details of Luxury Media . ITP Media - Bibhor Srivasatva has become synonymous with luxury media and has built up a cult following around his numerous publications - like Boutique Hotel…
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‘Believe’ Ft. Shantha De Silva Ceo - Hotels at Pro-Invest Group
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In this week's episode, Shantha De Silva joins Rinku Madan to discuss his newly released book, Believe. They talk about the story behind the book's name, his Sri Lanka days, IHG's impact on his career, And what attracted him to the great IHG to stay with them for over 35 years . Hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life PODCAST.…
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Around The World In My Fedora Ft. Sjefke Jansen - Chairman Jakarta Hotel Association
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Sjefke Jansen is one of those admirably passionate hoteliers who has time for the world and as the Chairman of the Jakarta Hotel Association, for all the Luxury Hotels in Indonesia as well - A role he carries admirably and with alot of grace. His philosophy - Community can be a sense of real belonging, or just a group of people you really feel conn…
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Adventures Of Riss Guardian Of The Brand & Chief Commercial Officer at Soneva FT . Carissa Nimah
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Celebrating 25 Glorious Years. Guardian of the Brand & CCO- Soneva - Carissa Nimah speaks to Rinku Madan for the latest instalment of The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan. Soneva islands are based in The Maldives . Founders and Pioneers of Luxury in the Maldives - the very fine Sonu Shivdasani and his wife Eva , have nurtured and fine-tuned the…
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Alessio Secci And A Family History Written In Wine
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Starting this weeks episode with some wine trivia - Did you know that the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra had her own private wine club , and that it was used against her to bring down her empire!! Alessio Secci is the Co - Founder and Partner of the Fratelli Winery, in India . Alessio describes his first moments with wine, tasting wine with his father an…
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Ruling The Skies Ft. ROHIT KAPUR - President Jet Hq
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Rinku is joined by one of the titans of Private Aviation, Rohit Kapur. Private aviation has become a much more viable alternative for high-end travelers, and for those with specific needs. Rohit Kapur - President Jet Hq comes by the show to talk about private jet travel and how the role it plays in the future of aviation and reducing carbon footpri…
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In this weeks episode Rinku Madan speaks with the very unassuming , down to earth and extremely accomplished Max Hitchins , who is also known as - “The Hospitality Doctor, because of his ability to give life to ailing hospitality companies. He tells us about the Principle of Zebra Marketing , from his book - The Hospitality Jungle ; which talks abo…
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The Accidental Hotelier Ft. Sanjay Sethi - Managing Director & Ceo Chalet Hotels ltd.
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Rinku chats with the man whose colourful shirts and bright disposition has lit up the hotel world for the better part of two decades, Sanjay Sethi - MD & Ceo Chalet Hotels ltd. Rinku Madan and Sanjay Sethi discuss his early days, Sanjay's passion for sports, how music and beaches are his retirement plan and more.…
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#Passionista FT. Edie Rodriguez, Member of the Board of Directors at Gaucho Group Holdings and Member of the Board of Directors for the Saudi Tourism Authority
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Luxury is often associated with material and sensory pleasures - expensive cars, fine jewellery and private yachts. But some of life's true luxuries are about unique experiences. In this super come back episode Rinku Madan speaks with Edie Rodriguez - Member of the Board of Directors for the Saudi tourism Authority , Former Brand Chairwoman for the…
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Farms to Palaces - King of Grandeur Ft. Cherian Ramapuram
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Rinku Madan chats with Cherian Ramapuram , who came to hotels from the outside world, namely the plantation business . What makes him an authority to building some of the finest Luxury Resorts in the world . An all-round storyteller Ramapuram tells us about the opulence he creates in equally offbeat locations like their magnificent palace in the UN…
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The Luxurious Hotelier FT. Ronen Nissenbaum
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Rinku Madan chats with President & CEO Dan Hotels Israel . An all-round polymath, Ronen Nissenbaum. They speak about the iconic Kaete Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, one of the - Leading Hotels of the World, also a favorite of international VIPs including Bill and Hilary Clinton, Paul McCartney, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, U2 and Lady Gaga etc. He tells us hi…
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Rinku is joined by genius banker - Senior Vice President & CEO of American Express, Manoj Adlakha, for a conversation so wide ranging. From telling us how relevant a millennial or a centurion card could be, to receiving words of leadership advice early in his career , to being inspired by sheer simplicity and hard work , to his travel stories .....…
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The Queen of Wines & The Wine of Kings FT. Valentina Abbona
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There are certain brands that are synonymous with the term 'luxury'. One of those brands is the House of Marchesi Di Barolo Wines, a name that immediately evokes images of grandeur with that iconic full bodied red. This really is a brand that needs no introduction, and it is setting new benchmarks for the high-end Wine industry with beautiful bespo…
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Spirituality and The King of Numbers Ft. Anuraag Bhatnagar
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Rinku is joined by master strategist and hotelier extraordinaire Anuraag Bhatnagar. They talk about Anuraag's journey from F&B manager to the most successful COO in Leela's history. Always an admirer and follower of the underdog Karna from the Mahabharata, he shares what makes his brand differ from its contemporaries.…
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Rinku is joined by Ceo Forbes Travel - Dapper Dresser, Chef and Luxury hospitality stalwart Filip Boyen. They chat about what it takes to be a Forbes inspector & the many stories and journeys in his career. What it's like to travel in luxury as a full-time job, how luxury travel is growing globally, and the special things on his bucket list…
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