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Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast
One of Global Hospitality's 25 Top Social Media Influencers 2023, International Hospitality Institute. Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast is the unique insight into luxury hospitality of the world by those who know it best. Every week Mary Gostelow, known for travelling over 300 days a year, shares ahead-of-curve trends and talks to decision-makers. This is the indisputable tool for owners, suppliers, advisors, and all those who love luxury, with business profitability. Join our inner circle by…
Episodes
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastTimur Sentuerk - CEO of The Doyle Collection
Timur Sentuerk is making the family-owned Doyle Collection into a force to be reckoned with
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPrue Leith - British Restaurateur, Broadcaster, Cookery Writer and Novelist.
Great British Bakeoff star Prue Leith has strong views on how hotels can do even better.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastLudo de Jong - General Manager at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
Ludo de Jong makes Dublin’s Anantara The Marker chosen luxury choice for the world’s techies.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPaolo Barletta - Italian Entrepreneur, Investor and Philanthropist
Paolo Barletta shares an update on Orient Express, the trains and hotels brand of luxury choice.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastKrissada Sukosol - Thai pop singer, actor, entrepreneur and anthropologist
Thai entrepreneur and anthropologist Krissada (Noi) Sukosol combines topping movie and entertainment bills with collecting – and owning hotels.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChristian Westbeld and chef Jordan Keao from Raffles Singapore
In Singapore, Raffles’ boss Christian Westbeld and Hawaii-born celeb chef Jordan Keao double-bill talking about the hotel’s Butcher’s Block partnership.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAmy Read - Vice President of Innovation at Sabre Hospitality
Sabre’s Amy Read knows more about how AI will impact hospitality than anyone thought they’d need to know.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAnupam Dasgupta - General Manager of The Leela Palace New Delhi
Anupam Dasgupta explains the new look and enthusiasm of The Leela .
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastBarbara Muckermann - CEO Kempinski Group
German linguist Barbara Muckermann spent 25 years rising to the top of the cruise industry before switching to run Kempinski. How’s her new life going?
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAlan Watts - President of Asia Pacific for Hilton
President of Asia Pacific for Hilton Alan Watts talks luxury – and attracting, and retaining, talent
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastArun Balbani - Founder of Vivaah Weddings
Arun Balbani knows more about marriage than most – he organises many of the world’s wonderful weddings
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastLindsey Ueberroth - CEO of Preferred
Lindsey Ueberroth, custodian and CEO of Preferred, widens the family-owned hospitality giant’s global impact.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastThomas Meier - CEO of Jumeirah
As CEO of Jumeirah, Thomas Meier not only elevates its Dubai home-base status but increasingly looks worldwide end
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastLuis Olarra - Michelin-Starred Chef
With the help of Finca Cortesin’s owner, chef Luis Olarra conceived the resort’s Japanese restaurant – and it works like a dream.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastSheetal Singh - GM of Taj Exotica Goa
Said to be young, determined and fearless, Sheetal Singh, GM of Taj Exotica Goa, talks ayurveda and more
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJeroen Elmendorp - General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Jeroen Elmendorp knows the secret of professional eternal youth – The Ritz-Carlton Dubai can more than keep up with the newbies.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPatrick Farrell - GM Viceroy Bali
Is Bali as exotic as it sounds? Viceroy GM Patrick Farrell shares the real story
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMaud Bailly - CEO of the Sofitel and other Accor beauties
Maud Bailly has the whole world of Sofitel in her hands, and she brings a fresh eye
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJorge Manzur - General Manager en Anantara Villa Padierna
At Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort, Jorge Manzur insists passion is answer to anything.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastLakshyaraj Singh Mewar - Prince of Mewar
Lakshyarajsingh Mewar, Prince of Mewar, shares how Taj Lake Palace and heritage fit into today’s lifestyle and his Foundation.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAndreas Pfister - Head of Operations, Luxury & Lifestyle MEA at InterContinental Hotels Group
Andreas Pfister conducts IHG’s massive luxury and lifestyle orchestra for Middle East and North Africa
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMartein van Wagenberg - Managing Director at Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth
Martein van Wagenberg rules the St Barth’s conclave that’s Guanahani - hear him now on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMark Hehir - Hospitality Leader, MBA Strategic Management & Leadership
Mark Hehir believes organic goes with luxury - hear him now on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastNathalie Declos - VP Global Spa & Wellness Raffles & OE
Nathalie Declos is re-energising Raffles wellness - hear him now on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMickael Damelincourt - Managing Director at Trump National Doral Miami
Mickael Damelincourt is putting luxury into golf resorts.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastKym Barter - General Manager and Senior Vice President of Pperations at Atlantis Dubai
Training the future – Atlantis boss Kym Barter’s thrilled with the immediate success of the company’s mentor programme
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPeter Gould - Chairman of Worldwide Events Group
Marketing genius Peter Gould knew there was a way to match luxury hospitality with consumers.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJohn Conway - General Manager of The Ocean Club
John Conway rules The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons, Bahamas, with timeless style and authenticity.

Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastNicola Mangiacapra - Director Bars | Langham Hospitality Group
Nicola Mangiacapra, bars boss at Langham, knows how to make drinking venues work.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChinmai Sharma - Sabre Corporation's Global Travel and Hospitality Executive
Do techies understand hotels? Sabre’s Chinmai Sharma does.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMichal Smrek - Family Office and Wealth Management
Lawyer Michal Smrek has, at Fairmont Golden Prague, become fascinated by hotel life.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJacco Van Teeffelen - GM of Fairmont Mayakoba
Jacco Van Teeffelen, GM of Fairmont Mayakoba, appreciates his asset manager.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAntonio Alvarez Campillo - COO RLH Properties
Antonio Alvarez Campillo, at Mexico’s influential RHL properties, truly understands hotels from an operator’s viewpoint
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastRoger Tempest - The current custodian of Broughton Sanctuary is the 32nd Tempest in a recorded line dating from the 11th century
Roger Tempest, custodian of England’s Broughton Sanctuary, has evolved history to wellness hospitality for tomorrow.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPhilippe Servais - The Editor in Chief of The Gallivanter's Guide
A passionate hotel hobbyist, Philippe Servais uses Gallivanter’s Guide to say what he thinks.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChristy Kuplic - Managing Director at Private Luxury Events
As boss of Private Luxury Events, Christy Kuplic speed-dates hotels with hospitality buyers – how does this work?
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastRobby Delaney - General Manager Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley
What are the challenges in taking Four Seasons into winery territory? Robby Delaney shares the Napa Valley story.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMary Rogers - Managing Director and Area General Manager Montage International
As boss of Montage Laguna Beach, Mary Rogers brings Irish charm to a California great.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAndrew Harrison - GM Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
Andrew Harrison is squire of Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. How does a brand help?
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastKenneth Macpherson - CEO IHG® - Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa
Kenneth Macpherson has seen IHG grow by leaps and bounds. What’s the latest news?
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastVirtuoso's Clay Upchurch
Clay Upchurch was born into Virtuoso. What does the next generation feel about travel, hospitality, and sustainability?
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastGeorge Goegel - Managing Partner Auberge du Soleil
George Goegel, as Managing Partner, makes sure that the legendary Auberge du Soleil is forever ahead of the luxury game.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastTom Ross - CEO The PIG hotels
A long-time part of THE PIG team, CEO Tom Ross guides the progress of this uniquely quirky English hotel brand.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChloe Laskaridis - Co-Owner Lucknam Park
Chloe Laskaridis explains, as co-owner, how a young Greek woman can so successfully oversee quintessentially-English Lucknam Park.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastRobin Stangroom - CEO of The Set Collection
CEO of The Set Collection, Robin Stangroom, heads historic and modern hotels and their expansion.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPeng Sum Choe - CEO of Pan Pacific Hotel Group
Singapore-based Peng Sum Choe, CEO of Pan Pacific Hotel Group, knows how to make sizeable hotels feel boutique.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastDillip Rajakarier - CEO of Minor Hotels
As the operating boss of Minor, Dillip Rajakarier retains an enviable enthusiasm for his brands as they proliferate worldwide.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastGraham Wood - CEO of Sun International
Graham Wood, CEO of Sun International, uniquely understands the southern Africa hospitality and gaming scene.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastValeriano Antonioli - CEO of Ferragamo’s Lungarno Collection
CEO of Ferragamo’s Lungarno Collection Valeriano Antonioli understandably runs a business underscored by Italian flair
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastOmer Acar - CEO Raffles and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Omer Acar is CEO of both Raffles and Fairmont, heritage brands that are, separately, right at the forefront of tomorrow
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastVella Ramasawmy - Managing Director The Biltmore Mayfair
Vella Ramasawmy is not only deflagging Biltmore Mayfair but establishing the Biltmore brand.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJoel Freyberg - Vice President of Doyle Collection North America
Joel Freyberg, leading Ireland’s Doyle Collection into the massive US market, symbolises style superbly.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJonathan Worsley - Chairman & CEO Bench
Jonathan Worsley set up and heads The Bench, the familiar events company that the world loves.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastLorenzo Giannuzzi - CEO Palazzo Fiuggi and Forte Village
Lorenzo Giannuzzi, with incredible Italian charm, has taken ForteVillage Resort from a hotel to a collection. Hear his tale.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastDewayne Wright - Hotel General Manager - Riggs Washington DC
Dewayne Wright, GM of Riggs in Washington DC, swapped playing professional basketball for the hotel game.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastSatyajeet Krishnan - Senior Vice President Operations & GM The Taj Mahal New Delhi
Satyajeet Krishnan explains repositioning the Taj Mahal Delhi from heritage to today’s icon.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastIngo Schweder - CEO and Founder of GOCO
Ingo Schweder is the phenomenon of fitness, wellness and hospitality
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastHubert Viriot – CEO of YOTEL
YOTEL is, under CEO Hubert Viriot, changing its game – and it deserves attention
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastGilda Perez-Alvarado - CEO of Orient Express
Gilda Perez-Alvarado may currently be an unknown name in luxury hospitality but as CEO of Orient Express that will change, fast.