S5E9: Truths of The Trade with Anthony Costa, Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle at Candy Capital
Update: 2025-08-11
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Anthony Costa has spent three decades at the pinnacle of luxury hospitality—from the Burj Al Arab to the flagship Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong. Now Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle at Candy Capital, he's bringing world-class service to luxury residential living.
In conversation with Anant Sharma, Anthony reveals how Japanese business culture shaped his leadership style, why he secretly flew Copenhagen's Noma restaurant to Tokyo for five weeks, and how he created a legendary pizza bar with just $49,990.
We explore hospitality's evolution from his father's era of innkeepers to today's KPI-obsessed industry, why Anthony thinks five-star ratings need a complete reset, and how luxury has shifted from ostentatious displays to meaningful storytelling. He shares insights on leading across cultures, the irreplaceable human elements that AI can't replicate, and why recognition matters more than amenities.
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