Welcome back to another exciting episode of Hospitality Meets, the podcast where we delve into the inspiring journeys of the industry’s most dedicated professionals. Today, I sit down with Guillaume Marly, Managing Director at Hotel Café Royal. Guillaume’s remarkable career in hospitality, influenced by early aspirations in the military and an unwavering commitment to excellent… Read more

Sometimes the guest chooses you and they don’t even know it. I’d been a fan of the work that today’s guest had been doing for quite some time so I was beyond thrilled when she said a big Essex yes to coming on the show. I’m joined by the dynamic and Epic Shereen Ritchie, CEO… Read more

For this week’s chat, I tootled off to the Edge hotel School at the University of Essex to meet comedy genius (And Deputy Head) Adrian Martin. Adrian brings a wealth of experience from both the hospitality industry and academia, making for a fascinating conversation. And Adrian is engaging from the get go as we delve… Read more

Today’s special episode features an engaging conversation with the quite wonderful Jason E. Brooks, a seasoned expert in the restaurant industry and the author of the transformative book “Every Leader Needs Followers.” Phil, delves into Jason’s innovative strategies for integrating new hires, his methodology for effective leadership, and the crucial shift from managing to leading… Read more

Welcome to another episode of “Hospitality Meets,” where this week we delve into the vibrant world of the hospitality and night time economy. Phil is joined by none other than Michael Kill, the dynamic Chief Executive of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). Michael shares an array of fascinating stories—from being pranked early in his… Read more

This week on Hospitality Meets, we had the incredible privilege to sit down with Natasha Robinson, a torchbearer for a storied legacy in the restaurant industry. Natasha’s deep-rooted connection to hospitality comes from a lineage spanning generations, with her parents standing out as boundary-pushing restaurateurs. From her upbringing amidst the bustling energy of family restaurants… Read more