DiscoverThe Luxury Item with Scott KerrS15 E04: Sam Ioannidis, Managing Director of The Plaza Hotel
S15 E04: Sam Ioannidis, Managing Director of The Plaza Hotel

S15 E04: Sam Ioannidis, Managing Director of The Plaza Hotel

Update: 2025-08-05
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Scott Kerr sits down with Sam Ioannidis, managing director of The Plaza, New York City's iconic hotel, to discuss how it achieved near-mythical status and what makes it so unique in the world of luxury hospitality. Sam also talks about recently joining The Plaza after a 30 year stint at The Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, how he keeps the 120-year-old hotel relevant and forward thinking, his strategies for creating a winning service culture, and why he's providing more curated experiences to guests than ever before. Plus: How The Plaza's Palm Court became a cultural touchstone of New York City's hospitality, history, and high society.
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Featuring: Sam Ioannidis, Managing Director of The Plaza Hotel (theplazany.com)

Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting

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S15 E04: Sam Ioannidis, Managing Director of The Plaza Hotel

S15 E04: Sam Ioannidis, Managing Director of The Plaza Hotel

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