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Luxury hospitality has never looked better.Yet many of the world's most beautiful hotels are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from one another.In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. L…

Luxury hospitality h…

Luxury hospitality has never looked better.Yet many of the world's most beautiful hotels are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from one another.In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos, CEO & Publisher of The Hotel Guide, introduces the THG Hospitality Index™—a proprietary framework designed to help luxury hotels, boutique resorts, destination marketing organizations, and hospitality companies evaluate what truly creates long-term brand authority.Rather than measuring popularity or guest satisfaction alone, the THG Hospitality Index™ examines the strategic factors …

The future of hospitality won't be shaped by properties alone—it will be shaped by people.In this episode of Travel Talk, I sit down with Anna Blue, one of the industry's most respected voices on le…

The future of hospit…

The future of hospitality won't be shaped by properties alone—it will be shaped by people.In this episode of Travel Talk, I sit down with Anna Blue, one of the industry's most respected voices on leadership, workforce development, and social impact, for a conversation that couldn't be more relevant as hospitality enters a new era.Fresh off discussions surrounding the upcoming Hospitality Creator Summit, we explore a topic that's becoming impossible to ignore:How do hospitality brands remain human in an increasingly digital world?Anna shares lessons from her leadership journey, her work with …

In this conversation, Edward Leos of The Hotel Guide explores why exceptional hospitality goes far beyond luxury design, amenities, or price points. The discussion dives into the emotional side of the…

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In this conversation, Edward Leos of The Hotel Guide explores why exceptional hospitality goes far beyond luxury design, amenities, or price points. The discussion dives into the emotional side of the guest experience — leadership, culture, human connection, and the moments that people remember long after checkout. As the hospitality industry continues evolving, the properties that stand out will not simply be the most visually impressive… they’ll be the ones that create meaning, trust, and emotional loyalty. Topics include: • The shift from transactional luxury to emotional luxury �…

Summer travel is evolving — and the destinations leading the next era of luxury travel are changing with it.Join Edward & Roxann Leos for a new conversation exploring the top Summer destinations…

Summer travel is evo…

Summer travel is evolving — and the destinations leading the next era of luxury travel are changing with it.Join Edward & Roxann Leos for a new conversation exploring the top Summer destinations shaping travel right now, a preview of the upcoming edition of The Hotel Guide, and how guest expectations, luxury experiences, and destination discovery continue to evolve.From emerging travel trends to timeless destinations worth experiencing, this episode looks at where travel is heading — and what travelers, hotels, and hospitality leaders should be paying attention to next.In this episode:…

Luxury hospitality, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and global travel all intersect in this powerful episode of Travel Talk.Edward Leos, CEO & Publisher of The Hotel Guide, sits down with Tatiana …

Luxury hospitality, …

Luxury hospitality, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and global travel all intersect in this powerful episode of Travel Talk.Edward Leos, CEO & Publisher of The Hotel Guide, sits down with Tatiana Montenegro, Vice President of Effy Group, for a conversation that goes far beyond jewelry.From growing up in a Family of immigrant restauranteurs to working in hospitality, cruise ships, global tourism, and eventually helping shape one of the most recognizable luxury jewelry brands in travel Retail, Tatiana shares a remarkable journey built on resilience, Relationships, and reinvention.This episod…

What defines great hospitality today? Is it design… service… or something deeper? In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos sits down with Abigail Tan, CEO of St. Giles Hotels, to explore ho…

What defines great h…

What defines great hospitality today? Is it design… service… or something deeper? In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos sits down with Abigail Tan, CEO of St. Giles Hotels, to explore how modern hospitality is evolving beyond transactions—and into something far more meaningful. From growing up immersed in hotel development to leading an international brand, Abigail shares a perspective shaped by experience, culture, and a deep belief in the power of hospitality to impact lives. But this conversation goes further. It dives into purpose-driven hospitality, where hotels aren’t j…

What defines great hospitality today?Is it design… service… or something deeper?In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos sits down with Abigail Tan, CEO of St. Giles Hotels, to explore how m…

What defines great h…

What defines great hospitality today?Is it design… service… or something deeper?In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos sits down with Abigail Tan, CEO of St. Giles Hotels, to explore how modern hospitality is evolving beyond transactions—and into something far more meaningful.From growing up immersed in hotel development to leading an international brand, Abigail shares a perspective shaped by experience, culture, and a deep belief in the power of hospitality to impact lives.But this conversation goes further.It dives into purpose-driven hospitality, where hotels aren’t just pl…

What if the greatest barrier to travel isn’t distance—but access?In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos sits down with Brooks Laich, former NHL athlete turned Founder & CEO of World Pl…

What if the greatest…

What if the greatest barrier to travel isn’t distance—but access?In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos sits down with Brooks Laich, former NHL athlete turned Founder & CEO of World Playground, to unpack a fundamental shift happening across the global travel landscape.This isn’t a conversation about booking engines or hotel rooms.It’s about why travel changes people—and why too many are still locked out of experiencing it.From standing face-to-face with a lion on safari to building a platform designed to remove hidden costs and industry friction, Brooks shares the moment …

Nobody celebrates this part. Creditors at the door. No Money. No way out. This is where entrepreneurs are actually built. The moment you realize no one is coming… is the moment everything changes…

Nobody celebrates th…

Nobody celebrates this part. Creditors at the door. No money. No way out. This is where entrepreneurs are actually built. The moment you realize no one is coming… is the moment everything changes. 👉 Save this if you’re in the fight. 👉 Share it with someone who needs it. #EntrepreneurLife #StartupStruggles #MindsetShift #KeepGoing #BusinessOwner #Shorts

In this special, unscripted episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos—Publisher of The Hotel Guide—steps away from the script and speaks from the heart.Recorded on his 55th birthday, this episode is …

In this special, uns…

In this special, unscripted episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos—Publisher of The Hotel Guide—steps away from the script and speaks from the heart.Recorded on his 55th birthday, this episode is a raw and honest reflection on a 33-year journey through entrepreneurship, leadership, faith, and resilience.From taking a low-paying opportunity that changed the course of his life…to building a publication from the ground up…to facing moments of doubt, financial pressure, and personal struggle…This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s the reality behind the journey.Edward shares lessons shape…

In this episode of Travel Talk, Janine Pezarro joins Edward R. Leos for a conversation that cuts directly into one of the most overlooked drivers in luxury hospitality today: environment as a strategi…

In this episode of T…

In this episode of Travel Talk, Janine Pezarro joins Edward R. Leos for a conversation that cuts directly into one of the most overlooked drivers in luxury hospitality today: environment as a strategic advantage. As luxury and boutique hotels face increasing pressure from design convergence and experience parity, the real differentiator is no longer what guests see—it’s what they feel. Janine brings a global leadership perspective to this shift, unpacking how environment—physical, cultural, and operational—directly shapes guest experience, team performance, and ultimately, brand perc…

In this episode of Travel Talk, Janine Pezarro joins Edward R. Leos for a conversation that cuts directly into one of the most overlooked drivers in luxury hospitality today: environment as a strategi…

In this episode of T…

In this episode of Travel Talk, Janine Pezarro joins Edward R. Leos for a conversation that cuts directly into one of the most overlooked drivers in luxury hospitality today: environment as a strategic advantage.As luxury and boutique hotels face increasing pressure from design convergence and experience parity, the real differentiator is no longer what guests see—it’s what they feel.Janine brings a global leadership perspective to this shift, unpacking how environment—physical, cultural, and operational—directly shapes guest experience, team performance, and ultimately, brand percepti…