The Social Hotelier

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The Hotel Industry Is Getting It Wrong, Geoffrey Toffetti Reveals What Really Drives Profit TSHS-136
November 04, 2025

The Hotel Industry Is Getting It Wrong, Geoffrey Toffetti Reveals What Really Drives Profit - What if the secret to hotel success wasnt found in flashy marketing or expensive renovations, but in the

AI Won’t Save Your Hotel — But This Mindset Shift Will.TSHS-135
October 27, 2025

In this episode of The Social Hotelier Podcast, Sam-Erik Ruttmann sits down with Pablo Torres, founder of Torres Hospitality Consulting and a driving force behind the Global Revenue Forum Madrid, to e

The AI Revolution in Hotel Marketing: Why Storytelling Beats Ad Spend. TSHS-133
October 13, 2025

The AI Revolution in Hotel Marketing: Why Storytelling Beats Ad Spend Can independent hotels truly compete with global brands in todays AI-driven world? In this episode of The Social Hotelier Show,

He Beat Cancer And Built A Healing Retreat! TSHS-132
October 02, 2025

He Beat Cancer And Built A Healing Retreat!How Barry Shimelfarb turned a life-changing diagnosis into a playbook for human-centered hospitality. In this episode, Barry Shimelfarb shares his transforma

Regenerative Hotels: The Future of Hospitality. TSHS-131
September 23, 2025

Regenerative Hotels: The Future of Hospitality - Forget sustainable the next wave of hospitality is regenerative. Architect Francesco Allaix joins Sam-Erik Ruttmann to discuss how regenerative hot

What I Learned Working With Giorgio Armani on His Iconic Hotels. TSHS -130
September 16, 2025

Step inside the world of Armani Hotels Dubai & Milan, where Giorgio Armanis vision of fashion and lifestyle hospitality came to life. In this exclusive interview, Marc Dardenne, the hotelier who work

Secrets to Thriving in Dubai’s Fast-Changing Hotel Market. TSHS-129
September 12, 2025

Dubais hospitality market is one of the fastest-growing and most competitive in the world. In this episode of The Social Hotelier Show, I sit down with Paul Williams, Founder & CEO of Spearhead Cre

Why Storytelling is essential in both filmmaking and hospitality. TSHS- 128
September 04, 2025

Why Storytelling is essential in both filmmaking and hospitality. In this episode, I have a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Jaze Bordeaux about the art of storytelling in hospitality. Bordea

Why Hospitality Skills Are Essential Beyond Hotels: Insights from Monika Moser. TSHS – 127
August 26, 2025

Why Hospitality Skills Are Essential Beyond Hotels: Insights from Monika Moser - In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative power of hospitality skills beyond the hotel industry wi

Rethinking Hospitality Leadership & Education | Marc Dardenne Interview. TSHS – 126
May 10, 2025

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