Sustainable Hospitality Podcast

About Sustainable Hospitality Podcast

Where Sustainable & Wellness Hospitality = Business Resilience A podcast for hotel leaders to build stronger, smarter operations. Whole Systems Hospitality Podcast is your go-to source for business-smart conversations at the intersection of strategy, performance, and long-term value in the hotel industry. Hosted by Kathy Sue McGuire, the show features candid interviews with hotel executives, owners, and industry leaders who are rethinking how to run leaner, compete smarter, and build trust in a high-stakes market. If you’re looking for practical, bottom-line insights—not buzzwords—on how to boost margins, reduce operational risk, and future-proof your business, this is your playbook. Because today, the smartest operators know: operational excellence is the path to long-term profitability. Learn more about Whole Systems Hospitality (https://www.wholesystemshospitality.com/)

Publisher

Kathy Sue McGuire

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2023

Latest episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 82 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is Your U.S Hotel Sustainable or Eco-Friendly? The EU Says Prove It. | Daja Apetz-Dreier

   Host Kathy Sue McGuire interviews Daja Apetz-Dreier, a sustainability expert, about the EU's new anti-greenwashing law impacting US hotels and how to comply before the deadline.

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   2 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Time to Throw in the Towel | Paul Marquez, Excel Dryer

   Host Kathy Sue McGuire interviews Paul Marquez, Global Head of Specifications and Sustainability at Excel Dryer, about sustainable restroom design's impact on public health and operational efficiency.

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   16 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   From Food to Sleep: Wellness at Every Touchpoint | Tammy Pahel and Christopher Robinson

   In this episode of The Sustainable Hospitality Podcast, host Kathy Sue McGuire sits down with Tammy Pahel, Vice President of Spa & Wellness Operations, and Executive Chef Christopher Robinson of Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. Together, they unpack what it truly means to operate a wellness-focused resort—far beyond a traditional spa offering. The conversation explores how Carillon integrates wellness across food, movement, sleep, technology, and guest experience. From regenerative sourcing and personalized nutrition to AI-driven sleep systems and touchless wellness technologies, Tammy and Chef Chris share practical insights into building a holistic, evidence-based wellness ecosystem that benefits guests, staff, and the bottom line. ⸻ 🎧 CHAPTER BREAKDOWN 00:30 — Introducing Carillon Miami Wellness Resort 01:45 — What Defines a True Wellness Resort 03:30 — Integrative & Functional Health Partnerships 06:00 — Nutrition as a Core Wellness Pillar 08:00 — “What Are We Buying?” Rethinking Food Sourcing 09:45 — Local, Regenerative & Transparent Vendors 11:45 — Wellness Menus: Vegan, Keto & Blue Zone 14:30 — Regenerative Meat & Ethical Protein Choices 16:45 — Wellness Travel & Tourism Certification (WITT) 19:00 — Movement for Every Age & Ability 22:30 — Integrating Wellness into Guest Rooms 25:30 — Guest Feedback & Wellness Personalization 30:50 — Culinary & Wellness Guest Stories 33:00 — Sleep, Technology & Touchless Wellness 38:00 — COVID’s Impact on Wellness Expectations 41:55 — Advice for Hotels Getting Started with Wellness 44:30 — Wellness as a Revenue Driver ⸻ 🔗 Resources & Links • Carillon Miami Wellness Resort – CarillonhotelLuxury Miami Beach Resort & Spa | Carillon Miami Beach Hotel (https://www.carillonhotel.com/en/) • Sustainable Hospitality Solutions – www.sustainablehospitalitysolutions.com (http://www.sustainablehospitalitysolutions.com) ⸻ 👤 About the Guests Tammy Pahel is Vice President of Spa & Wellness Operations at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, where she leads one of the most comprehensive wellness programs in hospitality, integrating movement, nutrition, technology, and longevity science. Christopher Robinson is Executive Chef at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. His culinary philosophy centers on regenerative sourcing, mindful nutrition, and creating food that supports both wellness and joy—without compromise. ⸻ 🎧 Subscribe & Follow Don’t miss future episodes of The Sustainable Hospitality Podcast—where we explore real-world strategies for creating regenerative impact in travel and tourism. → Listen and subscribe: www.linktr.ee/sustainablehospitalitypodcast (http://www.linktr.ee/sustainablehospitalitypodcast)

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Is Your U.S Hotel Sustainable or Eco-Friendly? The EU Says Prove It. | Daja Apetz-Dreier

Published 1 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And if the impression created is broader than the evidence supporting it, then the claim becomes risky. And so I think for hospitality brands, the safest path is generally to move away from sweeping environmental slogans and move more towards specific, measurable, variable statements about We have certain energy use only. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

875

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

75

Social presence

91

YouTube

66

Engagement

60

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