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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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…