Driving purpose and changing American politics are the major passion topics in this conversation with renowned architect and landscape designer, Bill Bensley.

Willem Niemeijer, CEO of YAANA Ventures, believes brands with a higher purpose are the ones that will come through this crisis.

John Blanco, General Manager of the soon-to-open Capella Bangkok, discusses the challenges of ensuring his team of 240 employees remain focussed and engaged.

In a post-lockdown, pre-vaccine world, Abdulla Ghiyas—former president of the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators—believes the Maldives may have an advantage.

More optimistic than many of his peers, HRS Chief Executive Officer Tobias Ragge suspects we could see the hospitality industry operating at 80% of 2019 levels as early as next year—not 2024 as many pundits predict.

In the midst of the current global crisis, everyone is looking for answers and accurate, up-to-the minute data is key, says Jesper Palmqvist, STR Area Director – Asia Pacific.

Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of Bench Events, speaks to David and Catherine about the different platforms and solutions that enable virtual events to offer much more than a simple webinar.

Tosaporn Sihanatkathakul, Executive Director of the Landmark Lancaster Hotel Group, reflects on the role of legacy and family in business—both literally and as it pertains to those who depend on a hotel for their livelihood.

Prolific travel writer Joe Cummings talks to David and Catherine about how keen he is to start travelling again, with a focus on seeing all the places he’s not been to—because you just don’t know when the next crisis will come.

Agility has been a key word for Accor for many years and has even greater relevance during the current crisis, explains Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer AccorHotels Upper Southeast & Northeast Asia, in this episode.

Managing Director of Pacific Asia of Horwath HTL, Robert Hecker, speaks about when and how he believes tourism will recover from the COVID-19 crises.

Helen Smith, Chief Customer Experience Officer of Dorchester Collection, joins David and Catherine to discuss how the luxury hospitality sector will fare post-crisis.

Demian Hodari, Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), underscores the importance of balancing short-term strategies with longer-term planning.

Ingo Schweder, Founder and CEO at GOCO Hospitality, thinks the pandemic is providing humanity the chance to make a few course corrections.

Amanda Dyjecinski, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer of onefinestay, speaks with Catherine about the post-crisis value of private homes and villas.