Leading a New Era

In the season finale of Leading a New Era, we sit down with Nick Yarnell, General Manager of the highly anticipated Six Senses London - the brand’s first UK property, bringing a bold new wellness and sustainability focus to the reborn Whiteleys building in Bayswater. With over 30 years of experience, Nick shares his philosophy on what truly defines luxury today: emotional connection, intuitive ser...

At Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, hospitality is about so much more than service, it’s about presence, purpose and deep cultural connection. In this episode, General Manager Melissa Tang shares how she’s built her leadership approach on authenticity, courage, and emotional intelligence. With experience across Asia and the Middle East, Melissa reflects on how her own journey has shaped how she now...

Join us as Diego Padula, GM of the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa, discusses his career journey across Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. He reveals the importance of mentorship, empowering his team and local community, and shaping a culture of belonging. You’ll also hear how his hotel is helping to position Honduras on the global luxury map through sustainability measures, wellness...

Join us for a conversation with Mohamed Mahmoud, Cluster GM of two landmark Dubai properties: InterContinental Residences Business Bay and Kimpton Dubai. In this episode of Leading a New Era, Mohamed shares the leadership lessons, mindset shifts and pivotal moments that have shaped his journey in luxury hospitality.

Today’s guest is Merry Antoja, General Manager at Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella – a landmark resort on Spain’s south coast and Kimpton’s debut in the country. With a background in Sales & Marketing and experience leading luxury hotels across Europe and Asia, Merry brings a sharp strategic mind and a warm leadership style to every project she touches. She talks about her approach to culture-bui...

In this episode of Leading a New Era, we speak with Younes Atallah, General Manager of the newly opened Regent Santa Monica Beach; A milestone for IHG Hotels & Resorts' growing luxury portfolio in North America. Younes shares key insights from his 25+ year career across North America, from managing large-scale operations to building cultures of excellence. Discover how he navigates complexity...

Leading a New Era is the podcast from IHG Hotels & Resorts that goes behind the scenes of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels, and into the minds of the remarkable General Managers who run them. Each episode reveals candid stories of leadership, personal passion, and bold ideas - whether launching a flagship, building a culture of belonging, or redefining luxury. Discover more about IHG Care...