¡Bienvenidos a Vatel Spain Hospitality Connect, el punto de encuentro donde la pasión por la hospitalidad y el espíritu emprendedor cobran vida a través de las experiencias de líderes de la industria. En cada sesión, exploramos las últimas tendencias, desafíos y estrategias de éxito en turismo, gastronomía y gestión hotelera, guiados por expertos que están dando forma al futuro.
🎙 Equipo:
📌 Productor: Vatel España
📌 Marketing & Distribución: Vatel España
📌 Creadoras S1: Gefen Lavie, Olivia Linden
📌 Presentadores S1: Olivia Linden, Héctor Castejón
📌 Editor: Emilija Znaidauskaite
Episodio 10: El arte detrás de la barra con Israel Gómez
Israel Gómez explores the art behind the bar, discussing techniques, product knowledge, storytelling, and creating memorable hospitality experiences in this interview.
1 Dec 2025
Episode 9: Reading between the lines: In Spanish Law with Wim Zwaenepoel
Wim Zwaenepoel, Trainer, Business Consultant, and Cross-Cultural Specialist, explores how cultural nuances impact the interpretation and application of Spanish law, offering insights for international professionals in this interview episode.
5 Nov 2025
Episode 8: The Power of Personality and Cross-Cultural Communication with Georgina Barquín
Georgina Barquín discusses how personality impacts professional success across cultures, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence for global hospitality leaders in an interview with the host.
21 Oct 2025
Episode 7: You had me at Merlot with Heidi Rusell
Heidi Russel, wine expert, joins host Olivia Lindén to demystify wine tasting, explaining how to identify flavors and boost confidence in wine selection in this interview.
3 Oct 2025
Episodio 6: Pesadilla hotelera - Gestión de problemas y situaciones incómoda con Jean-François Koster
Jean-François Koster, hotel management expert, discusses strategies for hospitality professionals to handle challenging situations, manage teams during crises, and turn problems into opportunities in an interview with Héctor Castrejón.
10 Jul 2025
Episodio 5: Cómo hablarle a los números: El juego de las finanzas— con Gloria Chaparro
Financial consultant Gloria Chaparro discusses the evolution of finance in hospitality with host Héctor Castrejón, sharing insights on industry challenges and offering advice for students entering the workforce in this interview.
24 Jun 2025
Episodio 4: Conexión o Desconexión Digital— con Philippe González
Héctor Castrejón interviews Philippe González, a digital communication expert, about how the digital environment shapes our attention and decisions, exploring the risks of hyperconnectivity and the power of intentional technology use.
3 Jun 2025
Episodio 3: Liderazgo, innovación y hospitalidad con Clara Manzano-Monís
Vatel Spain Director Clara Manzano-Monís discusses the future of hospitality education and the transformative role of female leadership with Héctor Castrejón, highlighting excellence and multiculturalism in this interview.
14 May 2025
Episode 2: How to Survive in Luxury with Babacar.
How to Survive in Luxury with Babacar.
In this episode of Vatel Spain Hospitality Connect, English host Olivia Lindén chats with Babacar Diouf—Front Office Management teacher at Vatel Madrid and a leader at the Thompson Hotel. They explore what defines true luxury, the key traits needed to succeed in high-end hospitality, and the small details that make a big impact. Babacar also shares surprising guest requests and insights on the future of front office operations.
If you’re curious about thriving in the luxury hotel world, don’t miss this episode!
23 Apr 2025
Episode 1: A Female Entrepreneur with Blanca:
In this episode of Vatel Spain Hospitality Connect, English host Olivia Lindén speaks with Blanca Facundo—a woman of many lives, balancing entrepreneurship, teaching, and family while working across Spain, China, and beyond.
She shares her journey, the inspiration behind her company Manageat, and insights on cultural trends in hospitality. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on business, education, and the evolving global landscape of food and travel. Don’t miss out and have a listen!
Welcome to Vatel Spain Hospitality Talks! The meeting point where passion for hospitality and entrepreneurship comes to life through the experiences of industry leaders. In each session, we dive into the latest trends, challenges, and success strategies in tourism, gastronomy, and hotel management, guided by experts who are shaping the future. Get inspired, learn, and connect with the future of hospitality. The next great leader could be you!
Producer: Vatel España Marketing & Distribution Manager: Vatel España Content Creator Season 1: Gefen Lavie, Olivia LindenHosts : Season 1: Olivia Linden , Hector CastejonPodcast Editor: Emilija Znaidauskaite
¡Bienvenidos a Vatel Spain Hospitality Connect, el punto de encuentro donde la pasión por la hospitalidad y el espíritu emprendedor cobran vida a través de las experiencias de líderes de la industria. En cada sesión, exploramos las últimas tendencias, desafíos y estrategias de éxito en turismo, gastronomía y gestión hotelera, guiados por expertos que están dando forma al futuro. Inspírate, aprende y conecta con el futuro de la hospitalidad. ¡El próximo gran líder podrías ser tú!
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Israel Gómez
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Georgina Barquín
Heidi Russel
Jean-François Koster
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