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Author: Sam-Erik Ruttmann

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A podcast that inspires hoteliers to create meaningful and memorable experiences for their customers, in pursuit of their passion.

I share my views and experiences relating to hospitality, tech trends and also relating to humanity.

I am sitting down with world-class speakers, leading industry suppliers, top performing hoteliers, sharing about their inspiration, lessons they learned and how to make an impact.
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Exploring Africa’s Diverse Charms: Insights on Travel, Sustainability, and Future Trends! In a comprehensive dialogue,  Pirkka Tapiola, Ambassador of Finland to Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, Seychelles, and Uganda,  delves into the interplay between Africa and Europe, framing it as a pivotal … Continue reading →
Summary In this episode, Sam Erik Ruttmann interviews Piers Schmidt, the founder of luxury branding consultancy firm Luxury Branding. They discuss the challenges faced by luxury hotel brands in gaining global recognition and value compared to luxury goods brands. They … Continue reading →
Summary This is Ep.02 of my discussion with Dr. Francesc Fuste-Forne, University of Girona, Catalonia. The Ep. 01 ¨How Instagram & TikTok are rewriting the rules of Gastronomy and Travel Marketing. TSHS-0072 is available for your listening pleasure. The conversation … Continue reading →
Summary In the conversation with Dr. Francesc Fuste-Forne, University of Girona, Catalonia, we explore the role of social media in promoting luxury gastronomy in Abu Dhabi, and the challenges faced by bakeries in Catalonia during the pandemic. The chapters cover … Continue reading →
Unleashing AI’s Potential: Overcoming Common Pitfalls and Strategies for Success. Summary In this episode, Jayanth N Kolla, an AI expert, discusses the key considerations for implementing AI in businesses. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolution of AI and … Continue reading →
The Power of Storytelling & Mental Health Innovation – discussion with Daniel Hettwer. TSHS-0070 In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you a fascinating conversation with Daniel Hettwer, an innovator venturing into the mental health sphere with creative technological solutions. … Continue reading →
Unveiling Authenticity with Aradhana Khowala Welcome to Episode TSHS-0069 of our podcast series, where we dive into profound conversations with influential personalities shaping our world today. In this episode, we’re honored to have Aradhana Khowala, an inspiring figure in the … Continue reading →
Paul Williams: Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit In Dubai Once in a while, you’ll stumble upon a force of nature – an individual whose entrepreneurial passion and cunning innovation reshape their field, embodying the spirit of self-belief and soaring over adversity. … Continue reading →
“Bridging the Gap: How Susanna Sjöberg’s Expertise is Redefining Mental Wellness in the Hospitality Sector” TSHS-0067 To the listener and reader: What are your top three pain points in dealing with Mental Wellness challenges in your organization? Please write in … Continue reading →
The Art of Shaping Ideas and Brands – Mike Munt, Creative Director Apogii Listen in as brand and design expert, Mike Munt, shares invaluable insights about his personal experiences and techniques to successfully shape the ideas and brands in this … Continue reading →
The episode titled “Branded Residences A Luxury Illusion or Real Value” discusses the concept of branded residences in the hospitality market. I am joined by my guest Mark Dardenne, an expert in the development of branded residences in the Gulf … Continue reading →
The Roller Coaster Ride: What aspiring Entrepreneurs need to prepare for – Chris Nader. TSHS-0064 Chris Nader, CO-founder, of ENVI lodges talks about his background growing up in a family of hoteliers and his early exposure to the hospitality industry … Continue reading →
In this episode, Ted Rubin @tedrubin—a leading Social Media Marketing Strategist, who has been on digital media since 1997—shares his perspective on how hotels and small businesses can use social media to create real relationships with their customers. Ted starts … Continue reading →
Designing for next-generation luxury customers. In this fascinating episode, we explore the changing landscape of luxury experiences with my guest Kristoff d’Oria di Cirie, Experiential Creative director and co-founder of Insogni Studio. Kristoff shares his insights on how the next … Continue reading →
Join host Sam Erik as he speaks with Robyn Woodhead, who turned childhood travel adventures into a career pioneering luxury polar expeditions. Robin shares how her parents fostered her insatiable curiosity through globe-trotting from a young age.  Hear how a … Continue reading →
In the world of adventure travel, there are individuals who have transformed their passion into a thriving business. One such trailblazer is Luca Franco, a true connoisseur of experiential travel, and the founder of Luxury Frontiers. In this episode, we … Continue reading →
In the competitive world of hotel brands, what truly matters – culture or strategy? Join us in this thought-provoking video as we delve into the importance of culture and strategy for hotel brands and discuss which one truly reigns supreme. … Continue reading →
What are the Do’s and Don’ts of Influencer Marketing in Hospitality In this episode with my terrific guest Sarah Saffari, Founder of InfluencerNexus we dive into the Do’s and Don’ts of Influencer Marketing. Sarah shares a goldmine of ideas! Implementing … Continue reading →
We are discussing with AI trailblazer Tamina Wuerth, CEO and founder of Aivolution how artificial intelligence enables next-level guest personalization. Tamina shares how AI systems capture guest preferences to curate personalized stays across properties. We are discussing the challenges of … Continue reading →
Hotelier Learning Curve: Humility & Curiosity – Discussion with Marc Dardenne We are reflecting with my guest Marc Dardenne on our decades-long careers and sharing insights learned along the way. Starting as management trainees Marc with Hilton and me with … Continue reading →
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