A podcast that inspires hoteliers to create meaningful and memorable experiences for their customers, in pursuit of their passion.
I share my views and experiences relating to hospitality, tech trends and also relating to humanity.
I am sitting down with world-class speakers, leading industry suppliers, top performing hoteliers, sharing about their inspiration, lessons they learned and how to make an impact.
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A podcast that inspires hoteliers to create meaningful and memorable experiences for their customers, in pursuit of their passion.
I share my views and experiences relating to hospitality, tech trends and also relating to humanity.
I am sitting down with world-class speakers, leading industry suppliers, top performing hoteliers, sharing about their inspiration, lessons they learned and how to make an impact.
🎙️ Welcome to The Social Hotelier Show with Sam-Erik Ruttmann – named one of the Top 20 Hotel Podcasts globally by FeedSpot!
🌟 In this exclusive conversation, Sam-Erik interviews Marc Dardenne, CEO of Modon Hospitality, on the evolving role of hospitality education, leadership transformation, and why rethinking hotel design, branding, and talent engagement is urgent in today’s changing world.
💡 Marc reflects on his return to Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne as a guest lecturer — 43 years after graduating — and what he learned from engaging directly with the next generation of hospitality leaders.
🔍 What You’ll Discover:
✨ The future of hospitality leadership
✨ Why modern students need mentors more than manuals
A podcast that inspires hoteliers to create meaningful and memorable experiences for their customers, in pursuit of their passion.
I share my views and experiences relating to hospitality, tech trends and also relating to humanity.
I am sitting down with world-class speakers, leading industry suppliers, top performing hoteliers, sharing about their inspiration, lessons they learned and how to make an impact.