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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 PodcastChristian Boyens - Heads Urban Hotels for Le Cheval Blanc (LVMH)
Luxury visionary Christian Boyens, who heads urban hotels for Le Cheval Blanc, will shortly unveil its Paris Maison. Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChristopher Cowdray - CEO of The Dorchester Collection
The Dorchester Collection is renowned throughout the luxury world for its empathy with people. Hear CEO Christopher Cowdray, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastKit Kemp - Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels
Firmdale Hotels are theatres, each one different, for you to be the star. Hear Firmdale’s Co-owner and Designer, Kit Kemp, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJames McBride - CEO of Nihi Hotels
Nihi’s James McBride is a hotelier synonymous with luxury and marketing - hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastShannon Knapp - President and CEO of Leading Hotels of the World
Leading Hotels of the World retains its pole position so I am thrilled to have its President and CEO, Shannon Knapp, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPaul Jones - CEO of Lux Collective
Paul Jones, boss of Lux Collective, is so personally stimulating. Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMarc Dardenne - CEO of Luxury Brands Europe at Accor
Accor’s Marc Dardenne truly understands luxury. Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastKenneth Macpherson - CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa
Kenneth Macpherson came to hotels from the outside world, namely the drinks business. What attracted him to the great IHG? Hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastStefan Leser - CEO at Langham Hospitality Group
Stefan Leser’s eternal enthusiasm (it’s infectious). The CEO of the Langham family is based in Hong Kong, is equally at home talking art, Munich palaces and…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastArash Azarbarzin - CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts
Arash Azarbarzin, CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts takes Barry Sternlicht’s unique brand creations – 1 Hotels, Baccarat, and now Treehouse – soaring up for today’s…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMessage From Mary - 5th Season Announcement
5th Season is about to begin!
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastBill Heinecke - CEO of Minor International Public Co Ltd
Bill Heinecke is uniquely stimulating – who else has a portfolio of hotel brands, private aviation and ships, and rescued elephants? Hear him now, on MARY…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChristoph Mares - COO of Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental’s global COO Christoph Mares shares views on design and food on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastCostas Christ - CEO of Beyond Green Trave
Costas Christ, sustainability king of the luxury hotel world, is CEO of Beyond Green Travel. Listen to him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMarcus Bernhardt - CEO of Deutsche Hospitality
Deutsche Hospitality is determined to be one of Europe’s top three hotel giants - hear its CEO Marcus Bernhardt on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastDr Timo Gruenert - CEO of Oetker Collection
I am delighted to be chatting with Dr Timo Gruenert, CEO of Oetker Collection – hear him now, talking about its masterpieces on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAdel Mardini - Founder & CEO of Jetex
Adel Mardini, boss of Jetex, the Dubai-based company that provides private aviation solutions for luxury travel, is this week’s guest on MARY GOSTELOW…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMichael Henssler - COO Kempinski Hotels Asia
Michael Henssler, who heads Asia Pacific for Kempinski, shares what the company is doing in China – hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChris Gabaldon - Senior Vice President at Luxury Brands at Marriott International
Chris Gabaldon, who heads Marriott’s Luxury Brands, shares what makes one brand differ from its siblings – hear him now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPhilippe Zuber - CEO of Kerzner (One&Only and Atlantis)
I always seem to coincide with Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner, over breakfast – hear his thoughts on his One&Only and Atlantis brands now, on MARY GOSTELOW…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastCraig Reid - CEO of Auberge
I love the way top luxury hoteliers can change brands. Longtime Four Seasons leader Craig Reid is now inspirational CEO of Auberge – hear him now on MARY…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastSeason 4 Announcement + Message from Mary
Thank you for being with us!
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAnnastasia Seebohm - CEO of Quintessentially
I wanted to find out what a luxury concierge wants from luxury hotels – listen to Annastasia Seebohm, CEO of Quintessentially, now, on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJose Silva - CEO of Jumeirah
Jose Silva, CEO of Jumeirah, is a lifetime foodie who happens also to run a luxury hotel group in many lands. Hear him now on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChris J. Cahill - Deputy CEO & CEO Hotel Operations of Accor
Chris Cahill, Deputy CEO Accor, and CEO of its luxury worldwide is one of our most admired, and yet humble, hoteliers. Hear him now on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMary Gostelow - Special Episode
I am not used to self-promotion but this week it is me, Mary Gostelow, the lead actor on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST. This is your chance to hear my life…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAlbert Herrera - Senior Vice President of Virtuoso
I am thrilled that Virtuoso’s versatile hotels’ specialist Albert Herrera is now live on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST – hear his 15-minute thoughts, now.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastRadha Arora - President of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
I love talking with Radha Arora at any time, anywhere – listen to the President of Rosewood now, up live on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastDaniel Levine - CEO Of New York-Based Avant-Garde Institute
I found myself talking, at dinner in Dubai last night, not about pre-COVID or even the past but what may happen in about two or five years’ time. Listen now to…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastPuneet Chhatwal - CEO of Indian Hotels Company Limited
I dreamed as a kid that I would grow up and live in a palace and thanks to Taj’s unique heritage palace hotels, places like Falaknuma Palace, I, like so many…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMichael Batt - Founder and Chairman of Internova Travel Group
I believe in being highly topical and globally relevant, and my this week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST chat is just that. As boss of New York-based…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChristian Clerc - Global President of Four Seasons
I am so pleased to have Christian Clerc as my guest on this week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST – as Global President of Four Seasons he knows how to make…

Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMike Fuerstman - CEO of Pendry Hotels & Resorts
I love looking ahead, and Pendry hotels spearhead a lively generation of luxury hotels for younger-outlook travelers. Hear the brand’s CEO, Mike Fuerstman, my…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAndrew Humphries - Acting CEO of Katara Hospitality
Andrew Humphries had a stellar career at Four Seasons and now he is Acting CEO of Katara Hospitality, owner of Burgenstock, which will host the 2021 World…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastNeil Jacobs - CEO of Six Senses
I truly believe Six Senses has a unique slot – it is believable wellness that also has beds (other brands are the other way round). Listen to Six Senses’…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastOliver Bonke - Regional CEO of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Oliver Bonke, who heads the Shangri-La word (apart from China) on this week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST, has fascinating insights, on the luxury brand…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastBob van den Oord - COO of Langham Luxury Hotels & Resorts
I have always considered Bob van den Oord one of the most creative minds in luxury hospitality, and now he has been promoted as Langham’s first-ever COO, what…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastLindsey Ueberroth - CEO of Preferred Hotels and Resorts
I loved a girly lunch a few years ago with Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, and she has since become a good friend, professionally and…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastFrancois Delahaye - COO of The Dorchester Collection
I have always admired French style – fashion, food and, of course, Haut-Brion and Krug. Listen to the latest MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST, featuring French…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastRobin Hutson - CEO of The PIG Hotels
I think nothing typifies modern-English lifestyle-luxury hospitality more than the quirky The PIG hotels. Every property is a unique gem, converted from a…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastDr Jennifer Cronin - The Murray, Marco Polo and Niccolo Hotels
If you want to understand people management, turn to Jennifer Cronin, the Hong Kong-based Aussie hotelier whose portfolio includes the stylish The Murray, and…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastAnthony Mallows - Boss Of Mighty Complex Planner WATG
The next guest on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST is Tony Mallows, boss of mighty complex planner WATG (where will hotels fit into future mixed-use…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastSecond Season Trailer - Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast
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…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastCari Gray - CEO of Gray & Co Travel Concierge
Sharing billionaires’ perfect totally-private trips, off the record of course.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastNicholas Clayton - CEO Capella Hotels & Resorts
MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST features only the best. Right now, listen to Global Wellness Institite Chairman/CEO Susie Ellis share why emotional, mental…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastSusie Ellis - Mastermind of the Global Wellness Institute
Wellness, including mental wellness, is the vital key to success, if not professional survival, in today’s unique world. MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST this…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastFilip Boyen - CEO of Forbes Travel Guide
MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST is a global leader inside luxury travel, and this week she talks with her good friend Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastOri Kafri - Founder & CEO of JK Place Brand
Want to hear how and why Italian style is such a natural fit for luxury travel in today’s post-Covid world? As Mary Gostelow continues sharing thoughts from…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastJean-Luc Naret - One&Only Reethi Rah, Michelin, La Reserve, and what now?
Mary Gostelow continues sharing thoughts from the world’s most exciting luxury travel leaders. This week’s MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST is that stylish…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastBill Bensley - The World’s Most Eccentric Designer
Last week Bill Bensley, arguably the world’s most eccentric and heart-throbbing designer, saw his Capella Ubud concept win the best hotel in the world, says…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastChristoph Hoffmann, CEO at 25 Hours Hotels
Christoph Hoffmann is one of the most creative leaders in luxury hospitality. When he and a couple of friends started their company they called it 25hours as…
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastMartin Smura, CEO at Kempinski
Mary Gostelow talks to the CEO of Kempinski, Martin Smura.
Mary Gostelow Girlahead PodcastDesign For Tomorrow
Mary Gostelow recounts talks with KPF architect Forth Bagley, Yabu Pushelberg’s Glenn Pushelberg, and entrepreneur Michael Buono, all in New York.