The Insider Podcast – Episode 5: Helen Brocklebank
Helen Brocklebank, welcome to the insider podcast. Thank you for having me on Martin. Now I’m sitting in the offices of Walpole this morning. So tell me, why does the…
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Bashar Wali: confessions of a hotel addict – exclusive Insider Podcast preview
As a special preview for Insider readers, we present two excerpts from our upcoming podcast conversation starring international hotel guru Bashar Wali. Listen out for the full audio which is…
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The power of education: how learning transformed the life of Dr. Antonina Santalova
An incredible journey from post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan, via Oxford University, to her current role as Glion’s Academic Dean… the inspirational backstory of Dr. Antonina Santalova was just begging to be told.…
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Destination Dubai: The Insider joins Marriott’s Michel Nader to track the unstoppable rise of a tourism powerhouse
Now a year-round destination Michel arrived in Dubai some 15 years ago, and in that decade and a half the biggest, most transformative change he’s seen in the hospitality business…
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Reach for the stars: Glion graduate trades hospitality for Hollywood!
Little wonder, then, that Philippe would rarely feel satisfied just standing still and would have his sights set firmly on success in whichever field he was working. “My first impression…
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In the swim: alumna Cassandra dives into entrepreneurship with sustainable luxury swimwear brand AQVA
That said, Cassandra’s pioneering spirit of entrepreneurship is an echo of her family’s exploits in the hotel business. Back in the day, Cassandra’s maternal grandfather opened the first hotel in…
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French fancy: Glion graduate Paola shares the authentic flavors of Paris
Paola has focused on delivering highly curated, intimate experiences for guests, hand-picking each stop on the itineraries based on quality, authenticity and the passion of the people behind the food.…
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My kingdom: Glion graduate ready to play a leading role in the future of Saudi hospitality
While opportunities for advancement in this dynamic industry are a big incentive for ambitious professionals, they are not the only reason Waleed was drawn to the sector. “Coming from Saudi…
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Cook with Stéphane Décotterd #13 – Vacherin Mont d’Or cheese, herbal black tea pickled chanterelles with potatoes
This issue’s recipe from our Michelin starred chef takes us back into the signature restaurant of Maison Décotterd. It features the delicious Vacherin Mont d’Or, a seasonal, soft, washed-rind cheese…
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Parallel lines: private banker and Glion alumnus Federico finds echoes between hospitality and finance
The lure of finance So what inspired Federico to pursue a career in finance instead of taking a more traditional hospitality path? Ironically, the global financial crisis played a significant…
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