Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast

Look out for the new weekly Saturday Special, this week in Berlin.

At Miami Beach’s action-packed The Betsy, owner Jonathan combines a heritage of culture with creativity and astute business sense. Hear him now, on …

Every Saturday Mary takes an opportunity to share hot news and updates in luxury hospitality.

Neil Jacobs continues to evolve Six Senses. Hear him now, on GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

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Mary took an opportunity to share her recent thoughts and updates.

Jason Friedman is the epitomal Renaissance enthusiast we all need.

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Nils-Arne Schroeder wears two hats, supervising Hilton luxury in Asia Pacific and also heading, worldwide, the Conrad brand. Hear him talking Conrad, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCASTю

Stephen Alden is honestly one of the most stylish luxury lifestylers.

Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Cristiano Rinaldi has the opportunity of a lifetime, heading two young brands, Capella and Patina, that are already making big groups sit up and think. Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Motivation in a city’s iconic luxury hotel is not a forgone conclusion – hear tips from Sjelke Jansen at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Luis Pinheiro is GM of Cape Town’s unique Silo Hotel – hear him now, on exceptional motivation challenges, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Anne Golden, opening GM of Pan Pacific London, arrived from the beauty business. Hear her now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Alex Furrer motivates his global team at The Setai, Miami Beach with skilled and friendly Swiss understanding.

Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Mark Willis is CEO Turkey, India, Middle East, and Africa at Accor – how can anyone so personally oversee so many brands in all those lands? Hear this passionate Englishman now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

As its CEO, Philippe Zuber is expanding the Kerzner empire by leaps and bounds that include a link-up with A.C. Milan. Hear him once again, motivate with inspirational creativity.

Jane Mackie, Senior Vice President of IHG® is a real person who understands one of the most memorable hotel brands in a luxury world.

I so admire John Oppenheimer for the wide range of Columbia Hospitality, from conference centres and golf courses to a growing portfolio of …

I wanted to talk to an operating GM who also oversees his company’s wellness worldwide. Hear Michael Newcombe now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I want to continue this global Four Seasons story with an insight into Asia Pacific – hear Rainer Stampfer, President Hotel Operations Asia Pacific, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I admire Simon Casson for leading Four Seasons throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I adore Jeremiah Tower, star of Netflix’s The Last Magnificent – he knows style, globally, and he speaks his mind (bring back serious room service, he says). Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

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Special Series of Episodes by Mary Gostelow.

Special Series of Episodes by Mary Gostelow.

Special Series of Episodes by Mary Gostelow.

Special Series of Episodes by Mary Gostelow.

Special Series of Episodes by Mary Gostelow.

I find Simon Naudi fascinating for a myriad of reasons. Hear him talking about Corinthia now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I know there is something special about French style, and Jean-Luc Naret, the so-Parisen man of the luxury world, sets trends, wherever. Hear him, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I was amazed by The Londoner, to see how GM Charles Oak, supported by co-owner and finance specialist Krishna Singh Deer, has so quickly put this new Leicester Square hotel on the world map. Hear them now, on MARY …

I revel in the broad outlook of Alexandre Desseigne-Barriere, a global visionary in France’s iconic Barriere group. Hear him, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I found talking with Dr Yannis Alexandrides so uplifting - the founder of 111SKIN  realises enhancing perception of inner beauty ultimately boosts …

I love the way Lorenzo Giannuzzi embodies all that the luxury world loves about Italy. Hear him, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I find it amazingly-awe-inspiring that Tina Edmundson can oversee all Marriott’s 30 brands, globally. Hear her, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I instinctively knew Floor Bleeker would communicate how technology boosts luxury hospitality. Hear him, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Chris Norton is the hands-on brain behind the ultimate luxury lifestyle hotel brand, Equinox. Hear him, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I think Jason Montague shows the entire world how Regent Seven Seas can steam ahead in the new-age of global luxury. Hear him, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I admire Karen Roos for her overall love of an authentic and worthwhile life, into which design fits so magnificently. Listen to her, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I believe Jonathan Raggett to be key-support-behind-the-family who makes Red Carnation the luxury hotel brand that offers an authentic sense of place …

I do believe Charles Forte holds the key to tomorrow’s proven luxury, a hotel brand with a history that is already showing the future.

Listen to him, …

Dan Flannery, as MD of EDITION, is master of a lifestyle universe for eternally-young luxury leaders.

Senior Vice President Marketing at Virtuoso Travel, Hear her now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

KP Ho has made Banyan Tree a universally-loved brand for today’s thoughtful lifestyle.  Listen to him, now,

on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Frank Lavey is one of those admirably passionate hoteliers who has time for the world and the entire Hyatt team.

Eric Danziger is one of today’s luxury hotel legends.  Listen to the custodian of Trump hospitality, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Peter Borer is the ever-humble leading guru of the luxury hotel world. Listen to him, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

GHM CEO Tommy Lai is the person to talk about the Chedi brand.  Listen to him, now,

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Accor’s Duncan O’Rourke has inspirational ideas for every niche of today’s new-look luxury. Listen to him, now,

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I have always thought Jerry Inzerillo is the global hero of luxury hospitality needs. Listen to him, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

First-birthday thoughts for over 21,000 ardent followers in 134 countries – listen to me, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Dino Michael is a global enthusiast who bubbles with ideas for his luxury Hilton-family brands, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR. Hear him now,

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Sue Harmsworth has the real story on where wellness is going, worldwide. Hear her now,

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Luxury visionary Christian Boyens, who heads urban hotels for Le Cheval Blanc, will shortly unveil its Paris Maison. Hear him now,

on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

The Dorchester Collection is renowned throughout the luxury world for its empathy with people. Hear CEO Christopher Cowdray,

now, on MARY GOSTELOW …

Firmdale Hotels are theatres, each one different, for you to be the star.  Hear Firmdale’s Co-owner and Designer, Kit Kemp,

now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Nihi’s James McBride is a hotelier synonymous with luxury and marketing - hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Leading Hotels of the World retains its pole position so I am thrilled to have its President and CEO, Shannon Knapp, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD …

Paul Jones, boss of Lux Collective, is so personally stimulating. Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Accor’s Marc Dardenne truly understands luxury.  Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Kenneth Macpherson came to hotels from the outside world, namely the drinks business. What attracted him to the great IHG?  Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Stefan Leser’s eternal enthusiasm (it’s infectious). The CEO of the Langham family is based in Hong Kong, is equally at home talking art, Munich palaces and porcelain, and hotel expansion in China. Hear him now, on MARY …

Arash Azarbarzin, CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts takes Barry Sternlicht’s unique brand creations – 1 Hotels, Baccarat, and now Treehouse – soaring up for today’s new-luxury travelers. Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW …

5th Season is about to begin!

Bill Heinecke is uniquely stimulating – who else has a portfolio of hotel brands, private aviation and ships, and rescued elephants? Hear him now, on …

Mandarin Oriental’s global COO Christoph Mares shares views on design and food on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Costas Christ, sustainability king of the luxury hotel world, is CEO of Beyond Green Travel. Listen to him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Deutsche Hospitality is determined to be one of Europe’s top three hotel giants - hear its CEO Marcus Bernhardt on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

I am delighted to be chatting with Dr Timo Gruenert, CEO of Oetker Collection – hear him now, talking about its masterpieces on MARY GOSTELOW …

Adel Mardini, boss of Jetex, the Dubai-based company that provides private aviation solutions for luxury travel, is this week’s guest on MARY …

Michael Henssler, who heads Asia Pacific for Kempinski, shares what the company is doing in China – hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Chris Gabaldon, who heads Marriott’s Luxury Brands, shares what makes one brand differ from its siblings – hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

I always seem to coincide with Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner, over breakfast – hear his thoughts on his One&Only and Atlantis brands now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

I love the way top luxury hoteliers can change brands. Longtime Four Seasons leader Craig Reid is now inspirational CEO of Auberge – hear him now on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

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I wanted to find out what a luxury concierge wants from luxury hotels – listen to Annastasia Seebohm, CEO of Quintessentially, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Jose Silva, CEO of Jumeirah, is a lifetime foodie who happens also to run a luxury hotel group in many lands. Hear him now on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Chris Cahill, Deputy CEO Accor, and CEO of its luxury worldwide is one of our most admired, and yet humble, hoteliers. Hear him now on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I am not used to self-promotion but this week it is me, Mary Gostelow, the lead actor on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST. This is your chance to hear my life, my thoughts, and views, now.

Merry Christmas! 

I am thrilled that Virtuoso’s versatile hotels’ specialist Albert Herrera is now live on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST – hear his 15-minute thoughts, now.

I love talking with Radha Arora at any time, anywhere – listen to the President of Rosewood now, up live on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

I found myself talking, at dinner in Dubai last night, not about pre-COVID or even the past but what may happen in about two or five years’ time. Listen now to luxury futurist Daniel Livine, my guest this week on MARY …

I dreamed as a kid that I would grow up and live in a palace and thanks to Taj’s unique heritage palace hotels, places like Falaknuma Palace, I, like …

I believe in being highly topical and globally relevant, and my this week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST chat is just that. As boss of New York-based Internova, Mike Batt represents over 50,000 top travel advisors. …

I am so pleased to have Christian Clerc as my guest on this week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST – as Global President of Four Seasons he knows how …

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I love looking ahead, and Pendry hotels spearhead a lively generation of luxury hotels for younger-outlook travelers. Hear the brand’s CEO, Mike Fuerstman, my guest on this week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST

Andrew Humphries had a stellar career at Four Seasons and now he is Acting CEO of Katara Hospitality, owner of Burgenstock, which will host the 2021 World Economic Forum. Hear him on this week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD …

I truly believe Six Senses has a unique slot – it is believable wellness that also has beds (other brands are the other way round). Listen to Six …

Oliver Bonke, who heads the Shangri-La word (apart from China) on this week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST, has fascinating insights, on the luxury brand and hotels in general.

I have always considered Bob van den Oord one of the most creative minds in luxury hospitality, and now he has been promoted as Langham’s first-ever COO, what will this impresario do first? Listen to my guest on this …

I loved a girly lunch a few years ago with Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, and she has since become a good friend, professionally and personally. She is a guest on this week’s MARY GOSTELOW …

I have always admired French style – fashion, food and, of course, Haut-Brion and Krug.  Listen to the latest MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST, featuring French leader of style, Francois Delahaye, COO of The Dorchester …

I think nothing typifies modern-English lifestyle-luxury hospitality more than the quirky The PIG hotels. Every property is a unique gem, converted …

If you want to understand people management, turn to Jennifer Cronin, the Hong Kong-based Aussie hotelier whose portfolio includes the stylish The …

The next guest on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST is Tony Mallows, boss of mighty complex planner WATG (where will hotels fit into future mixed-use developments?).

Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast is the unique insight into luxury hospitality of the world by those who know it best. Every week Mary Gostelow, known for traveling over 300 days a year from Albania to Zimbabwe, Atlanta …

Sharing billionaires’ perfect totally-private trips, off the record of course.

MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST features only the best. Right now, listen to Global Wellness Institite Chairman/CEO Susie Ellis share why emotional,  …

Wellness, including mental wellness, is the vital key to success, if not professional survival, in today’s unique world. MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST this week shares an exclusive talk with her dear friend Susie …

MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST is a global leader inside luxury travel, and this week she talks with her good friend Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide, the definitive verification for a luxury hotel, resorts and …

Want to hear how and why Italian style is such a natural fit for luxury travel in today’s post-Covid world? As Mary Gostelow continues sharing thoughts from the world’s most exciting thought leaders, this week’s MARY …

Mary Gostelow continues sharing thoughts from the world’s most exciting luxury travel leaders. This week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST is that stylish Frenchman, Jean-Luc Naret, One&Only Reethi Rah, Michelin, La …

Last week Bill Bensley, arguably the world’s most eccentric and heart-throbbing designer, saw his Capella Ubud concept win the best hotel in the world, says Travel + Leisure. 

This week Mary Gostelow tries exclusively …

Christoph Hoffmann is one of the most creative leaders in luxury hospitality. When he and a couple of friends started their company they called it 25hours as 24/7 just was not enough to enjoy life.  This week MARY …

Mary Gostelow talks to the CEO of Kempinski, Martin Smura.

Mary Gostelow recounts talks with KPF architect Forth Bagley, Yabu Pushelberg’s Glenn Pushelberg, and entrepreneur Michael Buono, all in New York.