Checking In by Hotel Owner

Welcome to "Checking In," a weekly podcast produced by Hotel Owner, tailored for hoteliers and professionals navigating the dynamic world of hospitality. Join us as we delve into insightful conversations with industry experts, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and ambitious newcomers. Each episode offers valuable advice, industry insights, and inspiring stories designed to empower your success. Whether you're a seasoned hotel owner or embarking on your career in this vibrant industry, Checking In has stories you'll love. Tune in for your weekly 'check-in' and let's elevate your hospitality game.

Checking In by Hotel Owner is a business podcast hosted by Hotel Owner, with 144 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Hotel Owner hosts Checking In by Hotel Owner, a business show with 144 episodes published.

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  Episode #38

  'Hotels are built by people': Filipe D'Avillez on what makes TRIBE London Canary Wharf special

  Oct 2, 202634 minS4

  In this episode we're joined by Filipe D’Avillez (Aa-VEE-Lez), General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf. Filipe has built a varied career in hospitality, from launching hotels and developing teams to creating award-winning service cultures. He joined TRIBE around four years ago, ahead of the opening of its first UK property, and has been at the heart of establishing the brand here. Today, we’ll talk about his journey in hospitality, what it takes to launch a new hotel brand, how TRIBE has found its place in a changing Canary Wharf, and the growing role of creativity, experiences and community in hospitality. This episode is sponsored by Scheidt & Bachmann Parking Solutions, which provides a scalable, AI-powered cloud platform solution for modern parking management. The solution enables centralised control of all parking operations through a single dashboard and is complemented by features such as online reservations, digital payment options, and self-service portals. Thanks to open interfaces, mobility providers can be easily integrated. Operators benefit from greater transparency, flexibility, and efficiency, while drivers enjoy a seamless and modern parking experience.

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  Episode #37

  'Guests really remember how a hotel made them feel': The magic of Clermont Hotel Group

  Sep 25, 202634 minS4

  In this episode we speak to Gavin Taylor, CEO of Clermont Hotel Group. Gavin takes us behind the scenes of managing iconic London properties, sharing how his background in finance and operations shapes his approach to leadership, hotel identity and guest experience. We dive into the state of the London hotel market, what it takes to stand out amidst rising competition, and how Clermont is redefining luxury for today’s traveler – including high-profile collaborations like bringing Gordon Ramsay's Hell’s Kitchen to The Cumberland. This episode is sponsored by Scheidt & Bachmann Parking Solutions, which provides a scalable, AI-powered cloud platform solution for modern parking management. The solution enables centralised control of all parking operations through a single dashboard and is complemented by features such as online reservations, digital payment options, and self-service portals. Thanks to open interfaces, mobility providers can be easily integrated. Operators benefit from greater transparency, flexibility, and efficiency, while drivers enjoy a seamless and modern parking experience.

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  Episode #36

  From family legacy to nature retreat: The story behind Finn Lough

  Sep 18, 202654 minS4

  In this episode of Checking In, we speak to Gillian and Michael Beare, directors at Finn Lough. Once their family home, Finn Lough has evolved into a distinctive nature retreat centred around slowing down, reconnecting with the outdoors and creating memorable experience-led getaways. The siblings discussed taking over the running of their family’s unique hospitality business, the changing guest attitudes towards wellness and sustainability, the benefits and challenges of being an independent hospitality start-up and their approach to preserving a family legacy while continuing to innovate. This episode is sponsored by Scheidt & Bachmann Parking Solutions, which provides a scalable, AI-powered cloud platform solution for modern parking management. The solution enables centralised control of all parking operations through a single dashboard and is complemented by features such as online reservations, digital payment options, and self-service portals. Thanks to open interfaces, mobility providers can be easily integrated. Operators benefit from greater transparency, flexibility, and efficiency, while drivers enjoy a seamless and modern parking experience.

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  Episode #35

  'We want to make St. Pancras not just a hotel, but a destination'

  Sep 11, 202647 minS4

  In this episode we speak to Nicholas Davies, general manager of the St. Pancras London. We explore what makes the site such a unique part of the capital’s hospitality landscape, how strong storytelling and laidback luxury is at the core of its personality, and how King’s Cross is becoming a destination in its own right. Nicholas also discusses the changing expectations of luxury guests, as well as changing attitudes around career development and accessibility in hospitality, and how historic hotels can ultimately balance tradition with reinvention while remaining relevant for the future guest. This episode is sponsored by Scheidt & Bachmann Parking Solutions, which provides a scalable, AI-powered cloud platform solution for modern parking management. The solution enables centralised control of all parking operations through a single dashboard and is complemented by features such as online reservations, digital payment options, and self-service portals. Thanks to open interfaces, mobility providers can be easily integrated. Operators benefit from greater transparency, flexibility, and efficiency, while drivers enjoy a seamless and modern parking experience.

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  Episode #34

  'Real luxury is human connection': The magic behind The Great Southern Killarney

  Sep 4, 202640 minS4

  In this episode we speak to Jamie Power, general manager at The Great Southern Killarney. He spoke about his experience working at a major New York hotel and the lessons this taught him in leadership, the repositioning of The Great Southern, and how the history of the site was preserved and honoured whilst elevating it to a modern luxury experience, and how hospitality is now more than ever returning to its core values of connecting with and celebrating the people who make it.

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