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Luxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 11: Kohler Hospitality on How We’re Playing the Notes (and quickly!) But Not Yet Making Music With AIStephen Beaumont, President of Kohler Hospitality, joins Adam Deflorian during HITEC for a conversation about the history of Kohler and a look into the future with AI-integrated technology for a seamless guest experience.Key topics include:The uniqueness of Kohler, a privately-owned, family-owned and operated brand and the synergy between their properties in Wisconsin and St. Andrews.How art, design and authentic experiences are integral to the success of their portfolio. Why AI-integration and being a leader in the technology space as it relates to hospitality is essential for future success. ...2025-07-1740 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 10: Bringing Saudi Arabia’s Welcoming Culture to the World Through Adeera Hospitality, a PIF CompanyJoining Adam Deflorian at HITEC, Shrikant Shenoy, Chief Information & Strategy Officer for Adeera Hospitality, discusses the new hotel management brand wholly owned by PIF and how it hopes to lead the way in innovation, while honoring its rich hosting heritage.Key topics include:Origins of Adeera, and how the nomadic beginnings of Saudi Arabian society influence modern-day hospitality. How Adeera is utilizing AI technology to create hyper-personalized guest experiences as well as to attract a younger generation of talent.What it’s like to visit and live in Riyadh, the capital cit...2025-07-0150 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 9: Authentic Discovery Meets Impeccable Hospitality with Rocco Forte HotelsJan Arnold, Vice President of Sales for Rocco Forte Hotels, joins Adam Deflorian on this episode of Luxury Travel Innovators to discuss the exquisite portfolio of Rocco Forte destinations and how this fourth-generation family owned and operated business sets the tone for luxury travel.Key topics include:The deeply rooted family-focus company culture encouraged by Sir Rocco Forte. Their recent investment by PIF (Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund).Once-in-a-lifetime experiences offered by their properties, including one in Rome that literally unlocks the Vatican.Brought to you...2025-06-1337 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 8: Hospitality from the Heart with ETC HotelsWith views of the Pacific from Hotel Casa del Mar’s penthouse suite, Adam Deflorian sits down with Charlie Lopez-Quintana, Vice President and Managing Director of ETC Hotels, to explore how to embody hospitality from the heart. Key topics include:How this third-generation family business has created a beloved, long-term luxury brand through employee loyalty and timeless hospitality.The inspiring ways Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar supported the local community during the Palisade fires.Why simplicity, emotional connection and thoughtful design are the gold standard for luxury hot...2025-06-0447 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 7: “State-of-Play” Travel & the Importance of Human-Created Content with Travel + LeisureSenior Editorial Director of Travel + Leisure, Nina Ruggiero, discusses how to inspire readers to explore the world with Adam Deflorian on this episode of Luxury Travel Innovators.Key topics include:The print-digital relationship at Travel + Leisure and why human-created content is vital to remain connected to readers.Changes in the way people consume media and differentiating between social media platforms.Top destinations from a true travel expert, as well as insights into the rise of pet-friendly hospitality.Brought to you by https://www.azds.com/Follow us...2025-05-1438 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 6: Owned and Operated Hospitality with PeregrineAdam Deflorian welcomes Greg Kennealey, CEO of Peregrine Hospitality, to the new AZDS Podcast Studio for the inaugural video recorded episode of Luxury Travel Innovators. Key topics include:Why the travel industry is particularly resilient, which feels especially relevant during the current economic climate.How Peregrine values an "ownership" mentality in all levels of the hospitality business.Greg’s “crawl, walk, run” approach when it comes to AI Innovation. Brought to you by https://www.azds.com/ Follow us @azdsgroup on InstagramProduced by Brenna Darling and Chase...2025-05-0832 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 5: The Art of Hospitality with Montage InternationalIn episode five of Luxury Travel Innovators, Adam Deflorian travels to Pendry Park City to talk with longtime AZDS client and friend, Chris Hamaway, about what truly differentiates an ultra-luxury hotel and resort experience. Key topics include:Why storytelling is an essential part of establishing an authentic hospitality experience.The way Montage and Pendry properties compliment each other and how “quiet luxury” shows up for both brands to help cultivate the Montage International brand.Chris’ penchant for fly-fishing expeditions provide the perfect example of how the blend of camaraderie and hospita...2025-04-0943 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 4: Traveling the World with Exclusive ResortsIn the fourth episode of Luxury Travel Innovators, Adam Deflorian talks with James Henderson about why community is one of the best parts of traveling and how experiential travel is increasingly popular with Exclusive Resorts members.Key topics include:A deep dive into the portfolio growth over the years of Exclusive Resorts and what being a part of the world’s foremost members-only club is like.How AI positively affected the rollout of the Exclusive Resorts app to provide a more connected experience for members.Why disconnecting from the digital la...2025-04-0341 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 3: Meet The Change-Makers At Internova Travel GroupEpisode three of Luxury Travel Innovators includes a discussion with Adam Deflorian, JD O’Hara, and Albert Herrera about top travel destinations (current + emerging) and why AI can’t replace travel advisors.Key topics include:AI Innovation in the Travel Agent Community The “White Lotus” effect on the emerging top travel destinations.How the definition of luxury travel is evolving towards bespoke experiential-style travel, with a rise of popularity in the wellness travel space as well. Brought to you by https://www.azds.com/ Follow us @azdsgroup on Instagra...2025-03-2627 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 2: Navigating The Future Of Luxury Travel with PonantIn episode two of Luxury Travel Innovators, Adam Deflorian discusses the rise in popularity of expedition-style travel with the CEO, Americas of Ponant Expedition Group, Sam Chamberlain. Key topics include:The intersection of luxury travel and adventure, especially in the context of expeditions to places like the Arctic and the geographic North Pole.Insights into sustainability efforts in the cruise industry, and how Ponant is leading the charge.How virtual reality is enhancing the travel experience by helping clients visualize and make informed decisions before booking.Brought to y...2025-03-2638 minLuxury Travel InnovatorsEpisode 1: A Chat with National Geographic Magazine’s Editor-in-ChiefIn the premier episode of Luxury Travel Innovators, host Adam Deflorian sits down with Nathan Lump, the editor in chief of National Geographic magazine, to discuss travel holistically - past, present and future. Key topics include:How National Geographic goes beyond the traditional goals of a travel brand to find the “why” of it all - why a traveler wants to go to a destination and what would they get out of that experience. The way AI could come in handy with automatic language translations that are accurate and reliable across the National Geogra...2025-03-2130 min
The Insider Travel Report PodcastDiscover a New Way to Book the World’s Top Luxury HotelsAdam Deflorian, CEO of AZDS Interactive, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his innovative company, which provides marketing solutions and B-to-C booking engines for top luxury hotels. The big news now is AZDS will develop booking engines that travel advisors can use to book those same hotels as it develops a B-to-B solution—one that it will officially launch at ILTM Cannes this December. For more information, visit www.azds.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on Spoti...2024-11-0615 min
EBDcastEBDcast Atualidades | Entre a cruz e a espada: Tráfico, Milícia e Evangelho (Feat. Christina Vital)Podcast independente produzido por EBDcast
Convidada especial: Christina Vital
Participaram Agnes Alencar, Fernanda Azevedo & Samir Fernandes
As músicas integrantes são todas licenciadas como Creative Commons, são elas:
Pure Water - Meydn
Hallon - Christian Bjoerklund
Canais para conversarmos:
@ebdcast_podcast
@agnesalencar22
@fernanda_azds
Hosts: Agnes Alencar (@agnesalencar22 ), Fernanda Azevedo (@fernanda_azds), Samir Fernandes
Convidada especial: Christina Vital
Produção Executiva: Agnes...2021-06-011h 11
It Feels Good to Feel Good - Future Proof Your Health#26 Tell me your story-Zach and Shannon Wolfe - Conversation with an Organic Rancher
Zach and Shannon Wolfe are the owners of Plowing Ahead Ranch, located in central Arizona's Verde River Valley. Both were raised in a farming/ranching background, Shannon in the mid-west, and Zach as an Arizona native.
The formation of the ranch was a personal journey that evolved into a business. In the search to provide better-quality food for themselves and their family for improved diet and health, they discovered a need within their community that they could fulfill. The benefits of eating naturally raised meat, produce, and fruit enlightened them that it needed to be available to everyone.
Plowing...2021-04-181h 11
EBDcastEshet Chayil: Em nome das sem nomeEste podcast é produzido pela Juventude Itacuruçá
Participaram Agnes Alencar, Anette dos Santos, Anielle de Souza, Debora Iozzi, Fernanda Azevedo & Lilian Parente
Canais para conversarmos:
@ebdcast_podcast
@agnesalencar22
@anettesantos_
@anielledesouza
@iozzideb
@fernanda_azds
@lilianparente_
@juventudeitacuruca
Sugestões de leitura para aprofundar:
Nancy Cardoso, Teologia da Mulher
Ivoni Reimer, Grava-me como selo sobre teu coração: Teologia bíblica feminista
Ivone Gebara, Rompendo o Silênci...2020-12-311h 04
EBDcastEshet Chayil: Abraçar Hagar (feat Sandra Mara de Souza)Esta reflexão é parte da Escola Bíblica da juventude da Igreja Batista Itacuruçá.
Convidada especial: Sandra Mara de Souza
Participaram Agnes Alencar, Anielle Souza, Anette dos Santos, Débora Iozzi & Fernanda Azevedo
As músicas integrantes são todas licenciadas como Creative Commons, são elas:
Pure Water - Meydn
The Healling - Sergey Cheremisinov
Illumination - Kai Engel
Hallon - Christian Bjoerklund
Canais para conversarmos:
@juventudeitacuruca
@agnesalencar22
@anette_vs
@fernanda_azds
2020-11-2954 min