JULIETTE NICHOLLS

Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches Podcast

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The Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches Podcast brings you inside the heart of the UAE’s fast-evolving hospitality landscape. Each episode connects students, industry leaders, and global experts to explore the trends, skills, and stories shaping the future of hospitality. From luxury brands redefining service, to innovators driving sustainability, technology, and guest experience, the podcast showcases the voices behind the region’s most dynamic hotels, restaurants, tourism initiatives, and experiential ventures. Whether you’re a student taking your first steps into the industry or a se...

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JULIETTE NICHOLLS

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Luxury, Humility and Human Connection: Hospitality Careers at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental 10.12.2025 15:09

In this live episode from Career Day at the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy, Les Roches , host Juliette Nicholls speaks with Edwin Calimano, Director of People and Culture at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, one of the most iconic luxury hotels in the world. With more than 30 years in global hospitality, including over two decades in the UAE, Edwin brings deep insight into what defines true luxury...

Authenticity, Culture and Career Growth: Inside Rotana Hotels 03.12.2025 16:55

In this live episode from Career Day at the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches , host Juliette Nicholls sits down with Rory Coote, Corporate Director of Learning and Development at Rotana Hotels, one of the region’s most respected homegrown hospitality brands. Founded in Abu Dhabi and built on warm Emirati hospitality, Rotana has grown from a family-rooted concept into a major player acros...

Entrepreneurship, Empathy & Opportunity: Career Insights from ADNH 26.11.2025 21:41

In this live episode from Career Day at the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches , host Juliette Nicholls sits down with Ziad Makhlouf, Vice President of HR at Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), one of the UAE’s most established hospitality groups. With 50 years of experience and a portfolio spanning hotels, transport, catering, retail, facilities management and more, ADNH plays a major...