
Hospitality Net Podcast Series
Acting as a ‘neutral’ broker and publisher of hotel business information, Hospitality Net is the #1 ranked global website for the global hospitality community. Hospitality Net enables all industry stakeholders to amplify visibility on its platform and connect with the industry globally through a membership business model, unlike any other publishing initiative in the industry. Members include actors throughout the hospitality spectrum - hotel groups, vendors/suppliers, associations, universities/schools, consultants, and event organizers. To learn more, visit hospitalitynet.org.
Episodes
13 episodes
Rethinking Hospitality in 2025: ‘Alien Intelligence’ and the Rise of Hyper-Personalized Travel
In this HNtv INSIDERS conversation, Simone Puorto and Adam Mogelonsky explore how artificial—or “alien”—intelligence is reshaping hospitality, showing that AI goes far beyond an everyday “tool.” From conversational reporting and data integratio...
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2:00:54

Bridging the Tech Gap: Ian Millar and Terence Ronson on Hospitality Tech, the Future of Hospitality Education and Workforce
In this [AI augmented] discussion, Ian Millar of EHL and Terence Ronson of Pertlink examine the integration of advanced technologies like spatial computing and AI in hospitality, noting a gap between tech potential and current industry practice...
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16:06

The Do's and Don'ts Of Selling Tech To Hotels
This discussion is a collaborative effort between Pertlink and the Bookallil Advisory and provides practical advice for technology vendors on effectively selling their products to the hotel industry. The episode, part of a more extensive series...
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23:27

Accor unveils its Purpose statement: “Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care”
This conversation explores Accor's new purpose statement, "Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures with heartfelt care". The speakers examine the statement's four pillars - the art of hospitality, responsible hospital...
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19:22

World Panel discusses impact of generative AI in travel search advertising
The sources discuss the potential impact of generative AI on the search advertising landscape. While traditional cost-per-click (CPC) models have long been dominant, the emergence of AI-powered search engines, such as Perplexity, raises questio...
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Season 2024
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Episode 2
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10:52

The Hotel Yearbook Technology 2024 - Audio Digest
The HOTEL Yearbook Technology 2024 delves into the transformative power of data in the hospitality industry, exploring how the "everything-data decade" is reshaping the landscape. This year's edition emphasizes the surge of data-focused innovat...
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Season 2024
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50:43

Edit WEB3 in Travel #7 - Michael Ros, CEO and Co-founder, Sleap.io
In this episode, host Simone Puorto sits down with Michael Ros, the visionary CEO and Co-founder of Sleap.io. Sleap.io stands out in the hospitality industry as a cutting-edge blockchain-based hotel booking platform that offers superior rates, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:30

WEB3 in Travel #6 - Michele (Mik) Ruberl, Director Blockchain & Web3 Solutions, Peakwork
In this episode, host Simone Puorto sits down with Michele (Mik) Ruberl, a seasoned technologist with over 20 years of experience developing software solutions across four continents. His career spans the corporate sector and entre...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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52:49

WEB3 in Travel #5 - Vincent Somsen, Growth Advisors International Network - GAIN
In this episode, host Simone Puorto sits down with Vincent Somsen, a seasoned Hospitality and Travel Tech Advisor at GAIN, with a particular focus on Web3 technologies.Born into a family of hoteliers, Vincent brings a wealth of personal...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:36

WEB3 in Travel #4 - Luca De Giglio, Trips Community
In this episode, host Simone Puorto sits down with Luca De Giglio, the visionary Founder of Trips Community and an expert Web3 Consultant. Luca, a pioneer in the travel and hospitality industry, established a groundbreaking lifestyle business a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:32

WEB3 in Travel #3 - Pablo Castillo, CTO at Chain4Travel
In this episode, host Simone Puorto sits down with Pablo Castillo, Chief Technology Officer at Chain4Travel since May 2022. Before this role, Pablo dedicated a decade to Hotelplan Group, transitioning from Chief Information Officer to Director ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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56:37

WEB3 in Travel #2 - Aljoša Ota, Slovenian Tourist Board (STB)
In this episode, host Simone Puorto sits down with Aljoša Ota, the Director for the Italian market at the Slovenian Tourist Board. Together, they delve into the topic of hidden travel gems and discuss Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and blockchain t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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46:37

WEB3 in Travel #1 - Arul Prakash, Founder and CEO, Buk Technology
In this episode, host Simone Puorto sits down with Arul Prakash, the Founder and CEO of Buk Technology. They delve deep into the workings of BUK protocol, a groundbreaking tokenization platform designed to revolutionize the hotel inventory mana...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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