Podcast Episodes

From Belkin to Building a New Kind of Hospitality Business - Chet Pipkin, Desolation Hotel

Chet Pipkin, founder of Belkin and now Desolation Hotel, shares how he’s applying decades of experience in innovation and leadership to reimagine wha…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why I’m Building Hotels as "Immersive Portals" - Chet Pipkin, Desolation Hotel

What makes someone who’s reached the highest levels of entrepreneurship and corporate leadership step into the world of hospitality? In this episode,…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Reconnecting With What Feeds the Soul - Chet Pipkin, Desolation Hotel

Today we’re kicking off a new series with Chet Pipkin, founder of Belkin, who’s now building Desolation Hotel — a hospitality brand rooted in nature,…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

It's Your Job to Inspire Yourself If You're a Hospitality Leader - Jannes Sörensen

In this episode, Jannes Sörensen, founder of Kepler Hotel Group and the Kepler International Hospitality Academy, shares reflections on leadership an…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

How Hotels Are Protecting Profit in 2025 (Despite a 15% Revenue Miss) - Lindsey Goedeker & Sarah McCay Tams, Actabl [Sponsor Bonus]

In this special bonus episode, we share a recent Actabl webinar where Head of Editorial Sarah McCay Tams and Senior Vice President Lindsey Goedeker u…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

What Actually Creates a Good Stay (and a Good Life) - Jannes Sörensen

In this episode, Jannes Sörensen, founder of Kepler Hotel Group and the Kepler International Hospitality Academy, joins our innovation correspondent …

9 months ago

The End of Comfort as Hospitality's Goal - Jannes Sörensen

In this conversation, Jannes Sörensen, founder of Kepler Hotel Group and the Kepler International Hospitality Academy, shares a contrarian view of ho…

9 months ago

Leading Consistent Excellence in Hospitality - Jannes Sörensen

In this episode, Jannes Sörensen—founder of Kepler Hotel Group and the Kepler International Hospitality Academy, and former General Manager of London…

9 months ago

Why Service Is What Still Sets Great Hotels Apart - Jannes Sörensen

In this episode, we're learning from Jannes Sörensen, founder of Kepler Hotel Group and the Kepler International Hospitality Academy, in a conversati…

9 months ago

Aman to Tourism Western Australia to CEO of Nammos Hotels & Resorts: Carolyn Turnbull on Building a Global Career Across the World of Luxury Hospitality

What does it take to build a global career in travel and hospitality — one that spans brands at the top of our industry?

In this conversation, our car…

9 months ago