Nxt Gen Hotels

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Nxt Gen Hotels podcast takes you inside the world of hospitality. We interview hotel managers, industry leaders, lecturers and anyone at the forefront of innovation within hospitality. We share insightful, actionable, pieces of advice as well as the latest trends around the world. Your host Mark Abraham founded the hospitality technology business Shackle. His passion for all things hospitality and technology is clearly evident throughout the episodes. We hope you enjoy.

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The comfort zone is a killer - with Husam Malki, GM Anantara Downtown Dubai

Jun 05 2024 24 mins  
Packed with loads of wisdom, this week's Nxt Gen Hotels podcast episode with Husam Malki is intriguing to say the least. Topics of conversation ranging from his career, growth, leadership style, advice for aspiring hoteliers, challenges facing the industry - this one's a real learning for all industry professionals. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscrib

Health & Hospitality with Desmond Cawley, Hotel Manager - SIRO, One Za'abeel

May 29 2024 27 mins  
In this week's episode, we sit down to chat about all things health and hospitality with Desmond Cawley, Hotel Manager at SIRO One Za'abeel. A one-of-its-kind concept hotel focusing on both physical and mental wellness, there's loads of secrets to know about the newly opened property in Dubai. Fitness enthusiasts, business travelers, industry specialists - this one'

Act equally to be treated equally - with Maria Bou Eid, Head of Operations KSA, Kerten Hospitality

May 22 2024 18 mins  
In this week's episode, we sit down with Maria. An intriguing conversation that taught us a lot about the hospitality industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, future plans for the group, her leadership style, women empowerment programs and more! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe.

Hospitality comes from the heart - with Tom Roelens, MD - Atlantis the Royal

May 15 2024 42 mins  
In this week's episode, we sit down with the renowned Tom Roelens, who's at the forefront of one of the most well-loved hotels in the world - Atlantis the Royal. This episode, filmed in the most expensive suite in the world delves into his career, the meaning of hospitality, property fun facts, the future for the hotel, industry challenges and much more. A glamorous episode

An industry that's always playing catch up - with Patrick Antaki, COO HMH Hotels

May 08 2024 41 mins  
When we first started this podcast, we knew we'd learn a lot and get incredible insights into hospitality as an industry and the different markets - but we never thought we'd learn this much from one single episode. This week, we sit down with Patrick Antaki, COO at HMH Hotels to deep dive into a range of interesting topics including tourism, Dubai, Saudi Arabia's emerg

In hospitality for money? Big mistake - with Spencer Wadama, GM - SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences

May 01 2024 25 mins  
In this week's episode of the Nxt Gen Hotels podcast, we sit down on the 73rd floor with fabulous views of Dubai to chat with the General Manager at SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences. Having worked in the luxury segment of hotels, this conversation explores everything from sustainability vs luxury, market differences across the globe, advice for the industry, tech improvements and

Revolutionising Dubai's dining scene with Tom Arnel, CEO - EATX

Apr 24 2024 31 mins  
For all of you watching from Dubai, you're definitely familiar with Common Grounds, Tom & Serg, The Guild and more. For those from elsewhere, these are amongst the most well known and well loved restaurants in Dubai. In this week's episode, we sit down with Tom Arnel, Founder at EATX to learn all about how he revolutionised Dubai's dining scene, his story, the marke

How to be a memory maker, with James Berry - Radisson Blu Media City

Apr 17 2024 30 mins  
In this week's episode of the Nxt Gen Hotels podcast, we sit down with the lively GM at Radisson Blu, Media City Dubai - James Berry. With a ton of experience under his belt, having worked across geographies plethora of tips and advice we can all learn a great deal from. Delve into his career journey, leadership style, tech and lots more!

What exactly is "Prideology?" with luxury hospitality leader - Bill Walshe

Apr 10 2024 66 mins  
Introducing our Hospitality Hall of Fame series with the legendary *drumroll please*, Bill Walshe 🙇‍♂️ . Deep dive into what hospitality means to him, his journey, his renowned concept of "Prideology" and lots more. This episode is the longest one we've recorded so far and for good reason: it's inspirational, informative and incomparable.

How to stand out & get a job in Dubai's hospitality industry with Jeff Strachan

Apr 03 2024 23 mins  
All aspiring hoteliers or ambitious ones - this one's for you! In the this episode, you will gain invaluable insight on to the Dubai job market, and understand what helps candidates stand out to secure jobs. Jeff, AVP Business Operations at Dubai College of Tourism delves into the topics about the industry, career development and how to gain a competitive edge.