Female Hotel General Managers - Drivers of Success for a Global Hospitality Career

Female Hotel General Managers - Drivers of Success for a Global Hospitality Career

Author: 50 Shades of Hospitality November 10, 2025 Duration: 38:50
In this podcast, Marie-Berengère Chapoton, who was the General Manager of the award-winning Raffles Al Areen Palace in Bahrain when this podcast was recorded, describes her global career path and how she met not only challenges but opportunities that came her way. Marie-Berengère’s career path has led her toNew York, Montreal, Paris, Milan, Rome, Uruguay, The Bermudas, Rio de Janeiro, to Bahrain and now to Sao Paulo, Brazil. In this podcast, Marie-Berengère tells our listeners abo...

Step into the vibrant, demanding, and endlessly fascinating world of hotels, travel, and service through the conversations on 50 Shades of Hospitality. This isn't about abstract theories; it's built on real stories from the people who live this life every day. Each episode connects you with a different professional from somewhere across the globe, from seasoned hoteliers to tourism innovators, who open up about their own journeys. You’ll hear them dissect what’s changing right now-the new technologies reshaping a guest's stay, the emerging trends defining travel, and the creative solutions solving age-old problems. The dialogue goes beyond simple success stories to explore the genuine challenges and rewards that define a career in this field. More than just a business podcast, these discussions aim to fuel the passion of those already building their lives in hospitality while painting a clear, compelling picture for anyone curious about where they might belong. Tune in for an authentic, ground-level perspective that celebrates the complexity and human connection at the heart of this industry.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

50 Shades of Hospitality
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Creating Equitable and Sustainable Food Systems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:02
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Duration: 33:41
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Duration: 29:25
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