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Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast

Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast

By Almont Global (Producer Yaroslav Gorovoy)

One of Global Hospitality's 25 Top Social Media Influencers 2023, International Hospitality Institute.

Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast is the unique insight into luxury hospitality of the world by those who know it best. Every week Mary Gostelow, known for travelling over 300 days a year, shares ahead-of-curve trends and talks to decision-makers. This is the indisputable tool for owners, suppliers, advisors, and all those who love luxury, with business profitability.

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JD O’Hara - CEO of Internova

Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMar 14, 2024

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JD O’Hara - CEO of Internova

JD O’Hara - CEO of Internova

JD O’Hara, the CEO you want to hear more from, explains Internova


Mar 14, 202417:17
Mark De Cocinis - CEO Boutique Group

Mark De Cocinis - CEO Boutique Group

Marc De Cocinis is quietly and stylishly turning Saudi royal palaces into luxury hotels

Mar 07, 202416:00
Christoph Hoffmann - CEO and Partner of the 25hours Hotel Company

Christoph Hoffmann - CEO and Partner of the 25hours Hotel Company

Christoph Hoffmann, who believes the second name of hotels is fun, gives an update on 25hours.

Feb 29, 202416:45
François Delahaye - COO of Dorchester Collection

François Delahaye - COO of Dorchester Collection

François Delahaye, as COO of the Dorchester Collection, has French savoir-faire that always includes fashion and food

Feb 22, 202410:47
Pierre Jochem - GM La Mamounia Marrakech

Pierre Jochem - GM La Mamounia Marrakech

As custodian of La Mamounia, Pierre Jochem truly understands how a peaceful heritage theatre of citrus and olive trees speaks to today’s luxury.

Feb 15, 202416:10
Ben Trodd - COO of AMAN

Ben Trodd - COO of AMAN

After years running and marketing hotels, Ben Trodd now has the challenge, as COO, of taking Aman forward.

Feb 08, 202414:52
Ronen Nissenbaum - CEO of Fattal Hotels

Ronen Nissenbaum - CEO of Fattal Hotels

Ronen Nissenbaum talks about the challenges and rewards of steering Leonardo in western Europe

Feb 01, 202416:16
Philipp Weghmann - Vice President & Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection at Marriott International

Philipp Weghmann - Vice President & Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection at Marriott International

Philipp Weghmann moved from a consortium to head Marriott’s Luxury Collection. What is this all about?

Jan 25, 202415:57
Laurent Gardinier - President of Relais & Châteaux

Laurent Gardinier - President of Relais & Châteaux

Laurent Gardinier returns, for an update on the global family that is Relais & Châteaux.

Jan 18, 202416:05
Matthew Upchurch - CEO at Virtuoso

Matthew Upchurch - CEO at Virtuoso

Always sharing essential thoughts, Virtuoso supremo Matthew Upchurch returns by popular demand.

Jan 11, 202416:10
Philip Meyer - Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Philip Meyer - Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Philip Meyer, Rosewood’s man for Western Americas, describes festive and the future.

Jan 04, 202415:25
Jaime Simpson - General Manager, Mina A'Salam, Dubai⁠, ⁠Jumeirah Group

Jaime Simpson - General Manager, Mina A'Salam, Dubai⁠, ⁠Jumeirah Group

Jaime Simpson expands her own family’s festive frolics to Jumeirah’s Mina A Salem, Dubai, with elves and fireworks and more.

Dec 28, 202316:21
Marc von Arnim - General Manager at Capella Sydney

Marc von Arnim - General Manager at Capella Sydney

Marc von Arnim embodies the heritage and style of The Capella Sydney and he’s had plenty of time to plan this first festive season.

Dec 21, 202315:46
Philipp Knuepfer - Area Vice President Operations & General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Philipp Knuepfer - Area Vice President Operations & General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

In Singapore, Mandarin Oriental approaches festive with a new look. Philipp Kneupfer explains.

Dec 14, 202316:13
Sonja Vodusek - Managing Director The Peninsula London

Sonja Vodusek - Managing Director The Peninsula London

The Peninsula London gets ready to celebrate its first festive, and MD Sonja Vodusek can’t wait.

Dec 07, 202316:08
Marcel Thoma - General Manager Mandarin Oriental New York, Area Vice President, Operations

Marcel Thoma - General Manager Mandarin Oriental New York, Area Vice President, Operations

In his first year at Mandarin Oriental New York, Marcel Thoma celebrates the Big Apple’s Festive Season.

Nov 30, 202315:49
Cliff Atkinson - President at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Cliff Atkinson - President at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Cliff Atkinson makes sure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas celebrates Festive Season in suitable style.

Nov 23, 202315:46
Louis Sailer - Senior Executive Vice President The Imperial New Delhi

Louis Sailer - Senior Executive Vice President The Imperial New Delhi

The Imperial New Delhi, led by Louis Sailer, does Festive Season in a style unique in modern India

Nov 16, 202315:33
Sonu Shivdasani - CEO of Soneva (Part 2)

Sonu Shivdasani - CEO of Soneva (Part 2)

Sonu Shivdasani, continuing by popular demand, shares details of Soneva’s new brand, launching in 2024.

Nov 09, 202316:43
Geraldine Dobey - Area Vice President, General Manager Mandarin Oriental Paris

Geraldine Dobey - Area Vice President, General Manager Mandarin Oriental Paris

Geraldine Dobey, GM Mandarin Oriental Paris, talks quality – she heads it for the brand, globally.

Nov 02, 202316:07
Filip Boyen -Senior Advisor Corinthia Hotels, Global Ambassador Forbes Travel Guide

Filip Boyen -Senior Advisor Corinthia Hotels, Global Ambassador Forbes Travel Guide

Filip Boyen wears a multitude of professional hats and all are crucial to luxury hospitality.

Oct 26, 202315:58
Iwan Dietschi - Senior Vice President of Hospitality, MGM China Holdings Limited

Iwan Dietschi - Senior Vice President of Hospitality, MGM China Holdings Limited

Iwan Dietschi brings true luxury hospitality into the integrated empire of MGM China.

Oct 19, 202317:41
Naim Maadad - CEO and Founder of Gates Hospitality

Naim Maadad - CEO and Founder of Gates Hospitality

Maadad is the Chief Executive and Founder of Gates Hospitality, a home-grown hospitality group based in the UAE, with award-winning concepts such as folly, Bistro Des Arts and Reform Social & Grill. 

Oct 12, 202316:30
Graeme Davis - President at Baha Mar

Graeme Davis - President at Baha Mar

Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar, leads the Caribbean’s most significant lifestyle operation.

Oct 05, 202317:01
Philippe Leboeuf - Managing Director at Raffles Hotels & Resorts

Philippe Leboeuf - Managing Director at Raffles Hotels & Resorts

Philippe Leboeuf talks on the eve of the opening of Raffles London at The OWO.

Sep 28, 202318:01
Radha Arora - President - Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Radha Arora - President - Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Rosewood’s Radha Arora returns by popular demand.

Sep 21, 202316:52
Ediyie Akpan - Program Manager at Microsoft

Ediyie Akpan - Program Manager at Microsoft

Young-millennial luxury junkie Adiyie Akpan has definite views on hotels

Sep 14, 202316:35
Aaron Lau - Gusto Collective Founder and CEO | BrandTech | Metaverse

Aaron Lau - Gusto Collective Founder and CEO | BrandTech | Metaverse

Aaron Lau creates the metahumans that take hospitality to a new high.

Sep 07, 202316:10
Lee Tulloch -Australian-born Journalist and Author

Lee Tulloch -Australian-born Journalist and Author

Lee Tulloch really knows what top travel media want from hotels

Aug 31, 202317:12
Sonu Shivdasani - Founder and CEO of Soneva

Sonu Shivdasani - Founder and CEO of Soneva

Sonu Shivdasani incorporates culture into Soneva’s resort brand

Aug 24, 202316:38
Alan Fuerstman - Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International

Alan Fuerstman - Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International

Alan Fuerstman’s highly successful Montage gamble goes international

Aug 17, 202316:44
Gloria Fluxa - Vice-Chairman & Chief Sustainability Officer at Iberostar Group

Gloria Fluxa - Vice-Chairman & Chief Sustainability Officer at Iberostar Group

Gloria Flaxa has high global hopes for Iberostar

Aug 10, 202316:21
Bill Heinecke - Founder & Chairman of Minor International PCL

Bill Heinecke - Founder & Chairman of Minor International PCL

Bill Heinecke once again looks to the future

 

Aug 03, 202317:21
Catherine Dolton - Chief Sustainability Officer at IHG

Catherine Dolton - Chief Sustainability Officer at IHG

Catherine Dolton is Chief Sustainability Officer for mighty IHG.

Jul 27, 202315:03
Christopher Hartley - CEO Global Hotel Alliance

Christopher Hartley - CEO Global Hotel Alliance

Chris Hartley steers Global Hotel Alliance to sea, and Fabergé.

Jul 20, 202316:12
John Ueberroth - CEO and Chairman Preferred Hotel Group

John Ueberroth - CEO and Chairman Preferred Hotel Group

Preferred legend John Ueberroth always looks ahead.


Jul 13, 202315:35
Katerina Giannouka - CEO Jumeirah

Katerina Giannouka - CEO Jumeirah

Katerina Giannouka is taking Jumeirah to new heights.

Jul 06, 202317:20
Jack Ezon- Founder & Managing Partner EMBARK Beyond

Jack Ezon- Founder & Managing Partner EMBARK Beyond

Jack Ezon leads EMBARK Beyond to new-look travel

Jun 29, 202317:28
Sheila Crump Johnson - American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts

Sheila Crump Johnson - American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts

Sheila Crump Johnson is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, and the first billionaire African-American woman.

Jun 22, 202317:00
Graham Wood - COO: Hospitality at Sun International

Graham Wood - COO: Hospitality at Sun International

Graham Wood oversees Sun International in southern Africa

Jun 15, 202316:18
Laurent Gardinier - President Of Relais & Châteaux

Laurent Gardinier - President Of Relais & Châteaux

Laurent Gardinier leads Relais & Chateaux to an even greater style.

Jun 08, 202317:39
Andre Fu - Founder of André Fu Studio

Andre Fu - Founder of André Fu Studio

Andre Fu makes the hotel design a three-dimensional stage set.

André Fu Studio is an internationally acclaimed design studio in Hong Kong, founded by interior architect André Fu.


With an extensive portfolio of projects throughout Asia and Europe, the studio has revolutionized the concept of modern luxury with a series of projects that reflect Fu’s signature artistic perspective and timeless sensibility.

Jun 01, 202316:31
Roeland Vos - President & CEO, Belmond Ltd

Roeland Vos - President & CEO, Belmond Ltd

Roeland Vos drives Belmond up the luxury track.

May 25, 202316:35
Andrea DeMarco - CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Andrea DeMarco - CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Andrea DeMarco leads Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ stylish professionalism.

May 18, 202318:13
Peter Wynne - Senior Vice President, Artyzen Hospitality Group

Peter Wynne - Senior Vice President, Artyzen Hospitality Group

Peter Wynne is putting Artyzen on the world map.

May 11, 202317:01
Alison Gilmore - Portfolio Director ILTM

Alison Gilmore - Portfolio Director ILTM

Alison Gilmore makes ILTM essential.

May 04, 202316:47
David Udell - Executive Vice President, Group President — Hyatt ASPAC

David Udell - Executive Vice President, Group President — Hyatt ASPAC

David Udell steers Hyatt into an enviable force in the Asia Pacific.

Apr 27, 202317:29
Toby Smith - Deputy Chairman at Swire Hotels

Toby Smith - Deputy Chairman at Swire Hotels

Toby Smith explains Swire’s House Collective.

Apr 20, 202317:36
SPECIAL - Floor Bleeker - Group Chief Technology Officer - Accor

SPECIAL - Floor Bleeker - Group Chief Technology Officer - Accor

Floor Bleeker explains how Accor, and the industry, can gain from the latest AI technology.

Apr 11, 202317:41
Amanda Hyndman - Area Vice President Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hong Kong

Amanda Hyndman - Area Vice President Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hong Kong

Amanda Hyndman is the marvellously modern boss of timeless Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.

Apr 06, 202317:06