In the second of our three chats this week (The main course), I was lucky enough to get some time with the absolutely awe inspiring and industry icon that is Raymond Blanc, Chef Patron at Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, founder of Brasserie Blanc, author of several books and of course, TV personality extraordinaire. The chat… Read more

Welcome to our Season 3 Finale week where I’ve got 3 wonderful chats from one of the finest businesses going, Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons (https://www.belmond.com/hotels/europe/uk/oxfordshire/belmond-le-manoir-aux-quat-saisons/). On a cold Decembers day, I headed over to Oxfordshire to get some time with three of their incredible leaders. And first up is Niall Kingston, The General Manager. Niall… Read more

Marketing. Every business needs it, whatever stage you are at so I thought it was about time I got a marketing guru on the show for a chat. I got some time with the awesome Pooja Sharma-Jones, Chief “Mock”eting Officer at Mocktails (https://mocktails.com/) And it’s quite a bizarre story how we came across each other,… Read more

This week, I bring you none other than Hotelier of the year 2022, Adrian Ellis. When he’s not leading the wonderful The Lowry Hotel (https://www.thelowryhotel.com/) in Manchester, he’s elevating the industry and all around him at every opportunity. As always, we get through loads including:- – Manchester – Traveling early – Taking a year out… Read more

Where to begin with this weeks bonus episode. You might recall from my chat earlier in the week with Mark Lewis that we talked about the fact that the vast majority of humans on this planet are wonderful, just doing their best with what they’ve got. Well, today, I have two of finest humans alive… Read more

There won’t be many people in the UK hospitality scene that have not heard of today’s guest, and if you haven’t then sit back, relax and soak up the brilliant journey of Mark Lewis, CEO of quite fabulous Hospitality Charity, Hospitality Action (https://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/) Marks journey is possibly a little unexpected (My favourite kind of journey)… Read more