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.
What I Learned Working With Giorgio Armani on His Iconic Hotels. TSHS -130
The Social Hotelier
43 minutes 53 seconds
2 months ago
What I Learned Working With Giorgio Armani on His Iconic Hotels. TSHS -130
Step inside the world of Armani Hotels Dubai & Milan, where Giorgio Armani’s vision of fashion and lifestyle hospitality came to life. In this exclusive interview, Marc Dardenne, the hotelier who worked directly with Armani, reveals behind-the-scenes stories about creating the world’s first Armani-branded hotels.
From designing luxury guest experiences without a front desk to Armani’s obsession with detail (yes, even the soap color!), this episode uncovers what it takes to bring a fashion icon’s DNA into the world of hotels.
💬 You’ll learn:
How Giorgio Armani redefined luxury hotel design
The challenges of blending fashion with hospitality operations
Stories from the opening of Armani Hotel Dubai in Burj Khalifa
Why Armani’s philosophy of simplicity, elegance, and humility still inspires hoteliers today
✨ Whether you’re passionate about luxury travel, hotel design, or fashion-led hospitality, this episode offers rare insights from the man who built it with Armani himself.
OFF THE MIC
🌟Unscripted: If you enjoyed this conversation, wait until you hear what happens Off The Mic – After the interview ends, the mic stays on. Hear candid, unfiltered conversations with Marc Dardenne, sharing anecdotes and revealing personal stories about Giorgio Armani, only available in the OFF THE MIC SHOW.
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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.
