The Social Hotelier

By Sam-Erik Ruttmann

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Episodes: 188

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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.

Episode Date
The Truth About Success in the Hospitality Industry. TSHS-162
Jul 07, 2026
From Michelin-rated Kitchens to CEO Mindset: The Truth About Hospitality Leadership. TSHS – 161
Jun 30, 2026
Can Hotels Survive Without Embracing These Changes? TSHS-160
Jun 17, 2026
From Sauna Ritual to Design Philosophy: A Finnish Architect’s Approach. TSHS – 159
May 29, 2026
China vs West in AI: What Leaders Don’t See Coming. TSHS-158
May 21, 2026
Sober Travel Trends 2026: Why hotels must rethink Alcohol in guest experience. TSHS – 157
May 14, 2026
The Truth About Being a Travel Influencer in 2026.TSHS-156
May 04, 2026
The Future of Vacation Ownership | Derek DeSalvia on Industry Evolution. TSHS – 155
Apr 29, 2026
Leadership, Culture & Service Excellence in Luxury Hospitality with Sean McCarron.TSHS-154
Apr 22, 2026
Why Qualified Candidates Don’t Get Interviews: What Recruiters Really Look for in a Resume TSHS-153
Apr 16, 2026
She Couldn’t Use a Smartphone. Her Son Changed That for Tens of Thousands TSHS – 152
Apr 08, 2026
Elizabeth Mullins on Building Hotels That Change Lives. TSHS-151
Mar 26, 2026
Antarctica, Climate & Leadership — Why the Poles Matter More Than Ever with Robyn Woodhead TSHS – 150
Mar 16, 2026
Technology Won’t Save Your Hotel (Here’s What Will) – A Conversation with Dr. Meng-Mei Chen.TSHS -149
Mar 04, 2026
The Future of Luxury Hotels: Why Lifestyle Ecosystems Will Replace Traditional Hospitality.TSHS – 148
Feb 23, 2026
Hotel Investment in Europe Is Shifting, What Smart Developers Must Know Now. TSHS-147
Feb 15, 2026
Finding Home in Koli: A Story of Nature, Hospitality, and New Beginnings.TSHS 146
Feb 08, 2026
Hotels That Master Storytelling Make More Money—Here’s Why with John Elbing. TSHS-145
Jan 30, 2026
Luxury Is Not Service — It’s Performance (And Most Hotels Get It Wrong) TSHS-144
Jan 22, 2026
The White Space Hotel Brands are missing. TSHS-141
Dec 12, 2025
Hospitality Has Lost Its Imagination! Javier Rodriguez Reveals the Shocking Truth. TSHS-140
Nov 30, 2025
Designing Emotion: The Art of Space – conversation with Maiju Koskela. TSHS-139
Nov 24, 2025
AI Won’t Save Hospitality—This Will. TSHS-138
Nov 19, 2025
Mind Hacking for Hoteliers: The Psychology of Exceptional Guest Service. TSHS-137
Nov 10, 2025
The Hotel Industry Is Getting It Wrong, Geoffrey Toffetti Reveals What Really Drives Profit TSHS-136
Nov 04, 2025
AI Won’t Save Your Hotel — But This Mindset Shift Will.TSHS-135
Oct 28, 2025
Building with Purpose: Portia Hart’s Vision for Sustainable Hospitality in the Caribbean. TSHS-134
Oct 21, 2025
The AI Revolution in Hotel Marketing: Why Storytelling Beats Ad Spend. TSHS-133
Oct 13, 2025
He Beat Cancer And Built A Healing Retreat! TSHS-132
Oct 02, 2025
Regenerative Hotels: The Future of Hospitality. TSHS-131
Sep 23, 2025
What I Learned Working With Giorgio Armani on His Iconic Hotels. TSHS -130
Sep 16, 2025
Secrets to Thriving in Dubai’s Fast-Changing Hotel Market. TSHS-129
Sep 12, 2025
Why Storytelling is essential in both filmmaking and hospitality. TSHS- 128
Sep 04, 2025
Why Hospitality Skills Are Essential Beyond Hotels: Insights from Monika Moser. TSHS – 127
Aug 26, 2025
Rethinking Hospitality Leadership & Education | Marc Dardenne Interview. TSHS – 126
May 10, 2025
Future of Food Tourism: 4 Bold Scenarios! TSHS – 125
May 03, 2025
This Surprising Truth About Wellness Will Shock You! TSHS – 124
Apr 26, 2025
What Are The BIG Changes Happening In Hotel Industry NOW. TSHS – 123
Apr 12, 2025
How Blue Apple Beach Redefines Eco-Luxury & Regenerative Hospitality TSHS – 122
Apr 05, 2025
Why Your First Impression Could Make or Break Guest Experience TSHS – 121
Mar 28, 2025
What Makes a SUCCESSFUL Digital Ads Campaign in 2025. TSHS – 120
Mar 21, 2025
From Boardroom to Global Impact: How One Family Foundation is Changing Lives. TSHS – 119
Mar 14, 2025
How to Maximize Hotel Profitability in a Changing Market. TSHS – 118
Mar 08, 2025
AI & Service Transformation Unforgettable Hospitality Experiences TSHS – 117
Mar 01, 2025
Redefining Hospitality: From Sustainability to Regeneration. TSHS – 116
Feb 22, 2025
The Hidden Profit Killers in Restaurants—And How to Fix Them. TSHS – 115
Feb 15, 2025
Independent vs. Global Hotels: The Fight for Authenticity & Culture. TSHS – 114
Feb 08, 2025
AI Expert Exposes Shocking Truth About Video Generation! TSHS – 113
Jan 31, 2025
The Wellness Industry Exposed: What Most Hotels Get Wrong. TSHS – 112
Jan 25, 2025
The Art of Hospitality: Designing Spaces That Inspire and Connect. TSHS – 111
Jan 19, 2025
Discover How to Grow Your Business Through Podcasting. TSHS – 110
Jan 11, 2025
What Makes a TRULY Successful Marketing Strategy? TSHS – 110
Jan 04, 2025
How the Blue Zones Lifestyle Can Help You Live Longer – Celine Vadam TSHS – 109
Dec 28, 2024
Top Sustainability Expert Shares Secrets to Redefining Success. TSHS-107
Dec 20, 2024
FACEBOOK ADS Secrets to BOOST Direct Bookings in 2025! TSHS – 106
Dec 14, 2024
Is Your Wealth Aligned with Your Life’s Purpose? Revelations by an expert. TSHS – 105
Dec 06, 2024
Why Are Global Hotel Investors Choosing Nature Over Cities? TSHS – 103
Nov 23, 2024
Ross Brand’s Top 3 Social Media Secrets for 2025. TSHS-102
Nov 15, 2024
Transforming Hospitality: AI, Automation, and the Art of Golf. TSHS – 101
Nov 08, 2024
Insider Secrets of the KOREAN LUXURY Market Revealed! TSHS-100
Nov 01, 2024
Innovative Podcasting Ideas for Hoteliers. TSHS-0099
Oct 26, 2024
Bloom Bar’s Hidden Secret to Success in the USA. TSHS-0098
Oct 19, 2024
How to Boost Direct Bookings Without Relying On Third Parties. TSHS-0097
Oct 12, 2024
The Sustainability Revolution, Guide to Confidence, Commitment & Consistency. TSHS-0096
Oct 05, 2024
Why Empathy Is the Most Important Skill for Conscious Leaders. TSHS-0095
Sep 28, 2024
Transforming Spaces: The New Era of Hotels. TSHS-094
Sep 21, 2024
Fraud exposed in hotels and restaurants TSHS – 093
Sep 13, 2024
Delivering a Brand on a Day to Day Basis, The Future of Hospitality Branding. TSHS-0092
Sep 07, 2024
The Inspiring Tale of Crafting a High-End Resort in Vietnam’s Mountains! TSHS-0091
Aug 31, 2024
The journey from child gardener to international landscape architect. TSHS-0090
Aug 24, 2024
The Journey of a Self Taught Designer. TSHS-0089
Aug 19, 2024
Personalizing the Guest Experience for a Deeper Connection. TSHS-0088
Aug 10, 2024
Revolutionizing Hospitality: Sustainable Solutions and Enhanced Guest Experiences. TSHS-0087
Aug 02, 2024
How to fix common digital marketing mistakes independent hotels make. TSHS-0086
Jul 27, 2024
Key to Resilience and Adaptability in the Travel Industry. TSHS-0085
Jul 20, 2024
Attracting Talent: Treat recruitment like modern marketing. TSHS – 084
Jul 14, 2024
Mastering Leadership in Hospitality: Insights on Challenges, Change, and Connection. TSHS-083
Jul 13, 2024
Why Blue Zone Retreats Work TSHS-082
Jul 05, 2024
Hotel Marketing Mastery: Insider Tips to Skyrocket Your Room Bookings! TSHS – 081
Jun 28, 2024
Enhancing Guest Experience in Hospitality with Amazon’s Principles. TSHS-080
Jun 20, 2024
Bridging Finance, Hospitality, and Podcasting. TSHS-079
Jun 14, 2024
From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurial Triumph! TSHS-0078
Jun 07, 2024
Why we cannot ignore Blue Economy, discussion with Ms. Josianne Cutajar. TSHS-0077
Jun 01, 2024
Why every gravel bike ride in Finland is a tiny holiday! TSHS-0076
May 04, 2024
Exploring Africa’s Diverse Charms: Insights on Travel, Sustainability, and Future Trends! TSHS-0075
Apr 09, 2024
The Intangible Luxury: Evolving Landscapes of the Hotel Industry. TSHS- 0074
Apr 01, 2024
The Portrayal of Greenland: A visual Analysis of its Digital Storytelling. TSHS-0073
Mar 24, 2024
How Instagram & TikTok are rewriting the rules of Gastronomy and Travel Marketing. TSHS-0072
Mar 17, 2024
Unleashing AI’s Potential: Overcoming Common Pitfalls and Strategies for Success. TSHS-0071
Feb 19, 2024
The Power of Storytelling & Mental Health Innovation – discussion with Daniel Hettwer. TSHS-0070
Feb 09, 2024
Unveiling Authenticity with Aradhana Khowala. TSHS-0069
Feb 03, 2024
Paul Williams: Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit In Dubai. TSHS-0068
Jan 30, 2024
“Bridging the Gap: How Susanna Sjöberg’s Expertise is Redefining Mental Wellness in the Hospitality Sector” TSHS-0067
Jan 23, 2024
The Art of Shaping Ideas and Brands – discussion with Mike Munt, Creative Director Apogii. TSHS- 0066
Jan 03, 2024
Branded Residence A Luxury Illusion or Real Value. TSHS-0065
Dec 10, 2023
The Roller Coaster Ride: What aspiring Entrepreneurs need to prepare for – Chris Nader. TSHS-0064
Dec 01, 2023
We’ve all heard about how social media has changed the world. But what does that look like for hotels and hospitality? TSHS-0063
Nov 18, 2023
Kristoff D’Oria di Cirie: Designing for next-generation luxury customers. TSHS -0062
Nov 03, 2023
Robin Woodhead: From Childhood Travels to Antarctic Trailblazer. TSHS – 0061
Oct 28, 2023
Pioneering Luxury Camps in Remote Wildernesses with Luca Franco. TSHS-060
Oct 21, 2023
What Matters for Hotel Brands: Culture vs Strategy. TSHS- 059
Oct 16, 2023
What are the Do’s and Don’ts of Influencer Marketing in Hospitality – Discussion with Sarah Saffari, Founder of InfluencerNexus. TSHS-058
Oct 11, 2023
What is the AI’s Role in Modern Hospitality – Discussion with Tamina Wuerth, Founder Aivolution. TSHS-057
Sep 30, 2023
Hotelier Learning Curve: Humility & Curiosity – Discussion with Marc Dardenne. TSHS-056
Aug 20, 2023
Stand Out in a Crowded Market – Hotel Branding Strategies. TSHS-055
Aug 13, 2023
Why Interior branding has the incredible ability to connect brands with their guests. TSHS – 054
Jun 28, 2023
2 Hospitality Events, 3 Takeaways with 5 Guests. TSHS -053
Jun 04, 2023
How to achieve a sustainable and profitable future for a hotel.
May 11, 2023
Is there a real potential for generative AI in the Hotel industry?
May 08, 2023
Critical Questions in Hospitality explored with Celine Vadam. TSHS – 050
Apr 23, 2023
The future hotel leadership – discussion with Aki Keskitalo. TSHS-049
Apr 18, 2023
Michael Haddad: From Paralysed to World Record Breaker. TSHS – 048
Oct 30, 2022
What is the evolution of Finnish Sauna? TSHS – 047
Oct 26, 2022
The Hotel of Tomorrow Project – with Ron Swidler, CIO, Gettys Group,TSHS -046
Sep 16, 2022
How to improve your Children wellness, health and mental well-being and Exercise with Avatar. TSHS-045
Aug 18, 2022
The neglected heroes in coffee. TSHS – 044
Jun 25, 2022
Recruitment should be run like an amazing marketing campaign. TSHS – 043
Feb 28, 2022
Here are some techniques restaurants use to advertise and engage with customers using social media. TSHS-0042
Feb 12, 2022
A look inside wellness with my guest Hylton Lipkin, World Wellness Weekend Ambassador for Vietnam. TSHS-0041
Jan 13, 2022
4 tips how to plan for a safe and succesful festive season trip. TSHS – 0040
Dec 05, 2021
How to create memorable experiences that matter and connect with restaurant customers. TSHS – 0039
May 29, 2021
How Tourism Companies can Leverage with AI. TSHS – 0038
May 06, 2021
Building Tourism From Zero With Ideas From Zero. EP. 2. TSHS – 0037
Apr 22, 2021
How to Build Tourism from Zero_ Ep.01. TSHS-0036
Apr 13, 2021
What are the key factors in executing the digital marketing for tourism and hospitality. TSHS-0035
Feb 25, 2021
Sharing the secrets of defining strategies to reach business goals with digital marketing. TSHS-0034
Feb 21, 2021
Why bother with Digital Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality. Ep.1. TSHS-033
Feb 11, 2021
The future of micro hospitality, how will Space of Mind get you there? TSHS – 0032
Feb 09, 2021
How can mental health issues affect an individual during pandemic. TSHS -0031
Jan 28, 2021
The future of hospitality – What you need to know for 2021. TSHS-0030
Jan 21, 2021
How will Bethlehem Reborn project revitalise Faith Tourism to Bethlehem. TSHS-0029
Dec 22, 2020
Key trends driving innovation in the restaurant industry. TSHS – 0028
Nov 24, 2020
How to inspire confidence in the events industry – USA & Global TSHS – 0027
Nov 10, 2020
How to inspire travel confidence to the Mediterranean basin. TSHS-0026
Oct 29, 2020
How will mobile technology change the future of hotel customer service and customer experience. TSHS – 0024
Jul 08, 2020
What are the most important deep tech solutions for travel and tourism, and why they matter! TSHS-0023
Jun 19, 2020
Where may the next paradigm shift and innovation in the Travel & Tourism be coming from? TSHS-0022
Jun 04, 2020
Hotel Industry challenges during a pandemic! TSHS-0021
Apr 10, 2020
Discussing with John Podaras – The Gulf Hospitality Scene! TSHS-0020
Mar 24, 2020
How is Indonesian Tourism coping with the Corona Virus outbreak! TSHS-0019
Mar 17, 2020
Global luxury travel trends – interview with Filip Boyen, CEO, Forbes Travel Guide! TSHS-018
Mar 01, 2020
What are the needs of the new generation travellers – The affluent backpackers? TSHS-017
Feb 26, 2020
How to recruit, inspire and retain new leadership talent for your hotel! TSHS – 016
Feb 18, 2020
The changing landscape of the hotel industry!! TSHS-015
Feb 09, 2020
Impact of Corona Virus on European tourism industry! TSHS – 014
Feb 03, 2020
2020 Predictions with Tech Trend Watcher Jayanth Kolla! 2020 Predictions with Tech Trend Watcher Jayanth Kolla! TSHS-013
Jan 11, 2020
Discussion with Online Entrepreneur Greger Hillman! TSHS – 012
Jan 02, 2020
Why video content can separate your hotel from the rest! TSHS - 011 Why video content can separate your hotel from the rest! TSHS – 011
Dec 28, 2019
The Good, Bad and Ugly Hospitality Aggregators, now what?TSHS – 010
Oct 23, 2019
What should tourism business do to better react to changes in travellers habits! TSHS_009 What should tourism business do to better to react to changes in travellers habits! TSHS_009
Oct 13, 2019
How to best define the problem you are going to solve, without putting the people to sleep! TSHS_008
Sep 17, 2019
What irritates hotel guests most! TSHS_007
Sep 09, 2019
What delights hotel guest most! TSHS_006
Sep 07, 2019
Ever Googled your name and what did you find? TSHS_005
Aug 31, 2019
Andrew Agius Muscat – What are Initiatives to develop sustainable tourism actions and renewable strategies for the Mediterranean region. TSHS_004
Aug 30, 2019
How can a technology play role in sustainable tourism? TSHS_003
Aug 17, 2019
Why AI and digital transformation will impact the future of hotels. TSHS_002
Aug 07, 2019
How an hotelier found renewed inspiration in podcasting!-TSHS_001
Jul 23, 2019
EP.37 What Irritates Hotel Guest Most
Jul 06, 2019
Episode 36. How to use mobile as a channel to personalise the customer experience.(feat. Praveen Kanyadi)
Jun 20, 2019
Episode 35. How could hotels create the best guest experience for the luxury traveler?
May 29, 2019
Episode 34. Why care about your Personal Brand!
Apr 23, 2019
Episode 33. Reasons why not to underestimate the Seniors on Social Media!
Apr 08, 2019
Episode 32. How to create a safety net for your life and career!
Mar 23, 2019
Episode 31. Blockchain Simply Explained
Feb 28, 2019
Episode 30. Memories of Malta!
Feb 20, 2019
Episode 29
Jul 31, 2018
In search of Sustainable Hedonism!
Jun 10, 2018
25 May 2018
May 25, 2018
6 Mar 2018
Mar 06, 2018
Episode 19
Feb 23, 2018
How to get started building your Personal Brand onLine
Feb 23, 2018
Care about your Personal Brand
Feb 20, 2018
Ep.13 The Year of Dog is here‼️
Jan 05, 2018
HNY & News for 2018
Jan 05, 2018
Ep.12 Remember the ☎️use it..!
Oct 01, 2017
Ep.11 The Ideal Hotel Manager🗣
Sep 23, 2017
Ep.10 Waste To Taste
Sep 16, 2017
Ep.09 🙅🏻‍♂️🗣🔇About You
Sep 14, 2017
Ep.8 Complaints, what do?😡
Aug 10, 2017
Ep.07 Social media greatness
Jul 28, 2017
Ep.06 A Zero ⭐️ Hotel Story
Jul 24, 2017
Call in @isocialfanz
Jul 21, 2017
Ep.05 The Old School Dilemma
Jul 21, 2017
Ep.04 Socialmedia and guest
Jul 20, 2017
Ep.03 My respect for Hotel GM
Jul 19, 2017
Ep.02 Create a bond with guest
Jul 15, 2017
Hoteliers Journey Ep.01
Jul 01, 2017