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BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Mark Lewis, CEO of HotelREZ, about distribution strategies, capturing business travel, and importance of smart phones, AI and personalisation in the guest journey. They also talk about sci-fi books, Abba Voyage, and opening an animal sanctuary.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson chats to Charlie MacGregor, founder and CEO of The Social Hub, about the impact of changing traveller habits on the group’s expansion and the need for affordable student housing in Europe. They also talk about Jedis, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Charlie's ultimate dream goal of world peace.

BHN editor - hospitality, Eloise Hanson, chats to Rishi Sachdev, founder of Place III Hotels, to learn more about the new London hotel collection and what guests can expect from the properties, as well as how the portfolio differs from Shiva Hotels.

BHN editor - hospitality Eloise Hanson speaks to Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, about the "crescendo of [his] career" and how Chip is blending his former boutique hotel experience and knowledge with regeneration communities. He also talks about the greatest disruption to travel and the opportunities for the hospitality and living sectors to converge.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson checks in with Bram Van Der Hoek, CEO of Sircle Collection, to find out what the best piece of advice Bram has received, his top three bucket list items, and his music preferences - with a nod to Harry Styles. They also discuss the launch of new brands Sircle Hotels and Aterre, the future growth of boutique hotels, and plans for future expansion.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson checks in with Rami Zeidan, founder and CEO of Life House, to learn about his greatest achievements, worst mistakes, and what he's yet to accomplish. They also discuss what challenges independent hotel owners face, what prompted the partnership with metasearch engine KAYAK, as well as future plans to introduce a new brand.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Dan Rose-Bristow, chair of the Master Innholders and owner of The Torridon, about 2023 trends, what hoteliers can expect at the Hotel Leadership Conference, and the new KPIs of leadership.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson chats with Mark Henderson, YOTEL’s VP of technical services, about the group’s use of modular construction within existing and future properties, the opportunities and challenges of building modular projects and why there is increased appetite for them.

BHN speaks to Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (mia), about the challenges and opportunities which the events sector faces, what independent hoteliers can do to maximise their MICE business, as well as trends for 2023.

BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Graham Pope, VP of international sales for hospitality at Cvent, about the impact of staff shortages on event management, the shift towards digitalisation, and practical steps for hoteliers to improve sales and operational efficiencies. Cvent CONNECT Europe brings together event planners, marketers, destinations, and venues to discuss where our industry stands today and where we’re headed tomorrow. Grab your tickets and learn more here https://www.cvent.com/uk/cvent-connect.