What does it mean to be a great leader today? How has leadership evolved over time? In this clip, Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of Marriott International, (@MarriottHotelsandResorts), shares insights on modern leadership, high-trust behaviors, and the power of listening. Discover how Marriott fosters connection and responsibility among nearly 800,000 associates across 9,300 locations in 144 countries, and how technology and AI are shaping the future of work. Learn practical strategies for employee engagement, leadership development, and innovation in hospitality. _____________ For All Summit™ Leadership Keynotes: https://bit.ly/4ppBWW2 ✨ Welcome to the For All Summit™ — the definitive leadership experience where culture meets business performance. ✨ https://bit.ly/2TAnv4x For All Summit, presented by Great Place To Work, brings together forward-thinking leaders, innovators, and workplace champions dedicated to building high-trust, high-performance organizations that succeed for everyone. This isn’t your typical conference — it’s a community of change-makers sharing real strategies, bold ideas, and measurable practices that elevate workplace culture and drive business results. 📌 Why it matters: Learn from world-class executives, authors, and people-centric leaders on how trust, purpose, and culture fuel performance and innovation. Build powerful connections with thousands of peers — from C-suite leaders to HR and culture professionals — who are shaping the future of work. Walk away inspired with actionable insights, real case studies, and frameworks you can apply to your organization. Whether you’re reliving highlights from past Summits or getting ready for the next one, you’ll see why For All Summit is where culture becomes strategy and leadership transformation happens.

We sat down with Daniel Kingston, General Manager of SO/ Uptown Dubai, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, longevity, and the realities of operating a luxury lifestyle hotel in Dubai. In the discussion, Kingston unpacks what “lifestyle” truly means beyond design, the operational pressures of Dubai’s peak season, and the leadership challenges that remain constant, particularly service consistency and staff retention. He also shares how SO/ Uptown Dubai is building its identity through fashion-led collaborations, a growing events and outside catering strategy, and its role within the evolving Uptown Dubai destination.

In the latest episode of GN Talks, Nayan Seth, General Manager of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai, shared insights into luxury hospitality, leadership, sustainability, and the evolving expectations of modern travellers in one of the world’s most competitive markets. Seth began by reflecting on his journey in hospitality, which started at the grassroots level in food and beverage before progressing through front office roles and senior leadership positions across iconic Taj properties, including the Lake Palace in Udaipur and Taj Palace in New Delhi. His appointment at Taj Exotica marked his first international posting, bringing decades of experience across leisure, corporate, and MICE hospitality segments to Dubai. Discussing Dubai’s luxury hospitality landscape, Seth described it as a mature and rapidly growing market, driven by strong tourism growth and aligned with Dubai’s long-term economic vision. He highlighted the city’s strategic global connectivity and its role as a preferred destination for leisure travelers, noting that hotels remain key beneficiaries of this expansion. At Taj Exotica, Seth emphasized that guest experience is rooted in the Indian hospitality philosophy of “Atithi Devo Bhava,” meaning “the guest is God.” He explained that the resort blends modern design and technology with traditional warmth and personalized service, creating emotional connections that go beyond physical luxury. This approach resonates strongly with multi-generational travelers and international guests seeking both comfort and cultural authenticity. #LuxuryHospitality #DubaiHotels #TajExotica #TravelInsights #HotelLeadership #SustainableTravel #GuestExperience #HospitalityExcellence #DubaiTravel #LuxuryResorts #GlobalTourism #ModernTravelers #AtithiDevoBhava #TajHotels #TravelDuba Read the full story here: See more videos at https://gulfnews.com/videos Read more Gulf News stories here: https://bit.ly/2HLJ2km

Welcome to The Power of Hospitality Podcast. A place where we discover the stories behind the most iconic luxury brands and influential figures who have shaped the hospitality industry. I’m your host Jupiter Humphrey-Bishop and in series two we explore some of the most world-renowned products and legendary careers. From CEO’s and visionary entrepreneurs to elegant award-winning luxury brands served in some of the highest establishments in the luxury hospitality industry. I’m delighted to welcome today’s guest to the show, Eugene Leonard, general manager at the famous Hotel Cafe Royal, a hotel with over 160 years of history and memories being made. As a previous general manager at The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Eugene, who has been named within the top 50 Business Leaders from Boutique Hotelier’s Power List 2025, began his inspirational journey within the luxury hotel world at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. He then immersed himself into roles across ten luxury hotels from Director of Events to Food and Beverage Director, Hotel Manager and General Manager roles across top luxury hotels. Having worked at Claridge's, The Connaught, The Berkeley and The Cadogan, he has a wealth of knowledge and passion for the industry. Eugene Leonard is here today to share his exciting journey into the world hospitality. To find out more about what was mentioned in this episode, see the links below: Hotel Cafe Royal: https://www.hotelcaferoyal.com/the-festive-season/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=196414804&gbraid=0AAAAADmy3TyImHvG_OaycnvOsTnp6_Unw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsbqJmsyQkQMVyZNQBh0qZwBrEAAYASAAEgIWtvD_BwE Hotel Cafe Royal Stays: https://www.hotelcaferoyal.com/rooms/ Alex Dilling Restaurant: https://www.hotelcaferoyal.com/eat-drink/alex-dilling/ The Gold Service Scholarship: https://thegoldservicescholarship.co.uk Shannon College: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/shannoncollege/ Boutique Hotelier Power List: https://www.boutiquehotelier.com/business-leaders-2025-revealed-power-list/ The Maybourne Beverly Hills: https://www.maybournebeverlyhills.com/?utm_medium=Search&utm_source=google&utm_property=MBH&utm_campaign=MEBrand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22406779397&gbraid=0AAAAAoQKSQEZxOzBETGeP7mpHDjDoTl3r&gclid=CjwKCAiA3fnJBhAgEiwAyqmY5Zb1jNKezfyWbFN9YDRvb6n7U9jXmBzPrzZ9ouUeN4WR0VoePHxHuhoCNP4QAvD_BwE Claridges Hotel: https://www.claridges.co.uk

DQ Leaders highlights the innovators and changemakers in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. In this edition, we sit down with Nader Ibrahim, the Cluster General Manager of Riyadh Marriott Hotels, including the prestigious Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. From innovative dining to memorable guest experiences, Mr. Nader shares how Riyadh Marriott Hotels is shaping the future of hospitality. Discover insights on leadership, community, and creating experiences that make every visit special.

On this Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Chris Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton, to discuss his experience running one of the world’s most iconic hospitality companies. They explored Chris’ entry into the hospitality business, how to lead through complexity, strategies for building resilience, the tough decision to relocate the Hilton headquarters, the integration of AI in the industry, why Airbnb is helping rather than harming the business, Hilton’s distinct branding model, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 04:31 Staying disciplined with a busy schedule 10:02 Chris’ lifelong purpose 10:52 Keeping optimism alive 11:36 Chris’ habit of longer storytelling 12:26 Friendship with Arne Sorenson 14:07 Surviving the Great Financial Crisis 21:03 The importance of cultural resiliency 25:07 The expense of moving the Hilton HQ 31:07 Why evolving company culture is powerful 36:04 How was the process of rebuilding the team? 38:51 Using AI in the hotel industry 44:51 Hilton’s current tech stack 47:04 Will AI take hospitality jobs? 47:27 Is Airbnb a competitor to Hilton? 54:26 How Hilton expands to different hospitality levels 57:06 An opportunity in the cruise business 01:00:07 Will Chris still work at 80? 01:01:01 Willy’s anecdote of working with Phil Carr GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards.

Michael Schmitt, General Manager, Conrad Dubai talks to Breaking Travel News at HSMAI 2025.

Rémi Delpech, Chief Operating Officer, Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts talks to Breaking Travel News at Tourise 2025.