Lydia C. van der Brugge

May I Speak to the Manager please

Business EN ↓ 26 episodes

Best practices around Sustainability - Service Excellence, Ecological Footprints and People Development - in Tourism and Hospitality from real leaders around the world

Author

Lydia C. van der Brugge

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.quantum-development.com

Latest episode

May 15, 2026

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Episodes

Linde Borger, Chief Tree Planting Officer, Hotels for Trees 15.05.2026
Valentina Ultsch, Harry's Home Hotels 29.01.2026

Valentina is Head of Human Resources of Harry's Home and Adler Hotels based in Austria, and expanding from there. Welcome to a great conversation about becoming "best employer", keeping staff and where to use - and where not to - A.I. in H.R. processes

Hilda Namara 28.05.2025

A delightful conversation with Hilda Namara, the inspiring founder and CEO of Ubuntu Women Tourism Foundation. Their team create and offer journeys that not only transform people but empower local communities. UWTF's mission is to not only unveil the beauty of Uganda but to create connections that leave a lasting, positive footprint on the world.

Manuel Bitschnau, CEO, Montafon Tourism 17.03.2025

There is something magical about the Montafon Alpine Area - Magical and Sustainable, that is. Manuel has been heading the Tourism Agency for over 10 years, really leaving an impressive mark in the region: listen in to their long-term and holistic approach to Tourism!

Martin Stockburger, Koncept Hotels 05.11.2024

Martin Stockburger wanted to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals when he started Koncept Hotels in 2017 - resulting in the foundation of Koncept Hotels.

Venetia Martin, Journeys With Purpose 13.09.2024
Denise Omurca, Lindenberg Hospitality 02.02.2024

To think outside the box; to develop the kind of place that you would actually like to stay at; to get really grasp what your guests want; to continue developing - and to have a good time doing it! Great elements of any enterprise in theory, and in practice! as Denise Omurca shares with us in this insightful interview

Gys Joubert, Managing Director, Gondwana Collection Namibia 07.12.2023

Attention: this conversation may make you want to pack your bags and join Gys on his quest to sustainability in Namibia!

Djaved Fareed, Corporate Sustainability Manager, Constance Hotels 19.10.2023

talking about: Green Procurement, how to reduce your food waste by 65% (!) and cool alternatives to plastic !

Boris Simm, VP Operations, Ruby Hotels 01.09.2023
Teona Nemsitsveridze 16.06.2023

on raising the level of sustainability of an entire country (ok, so on the tourism of an entire country)

Michaela Reitterer - Boutiquehotel Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria 16.03.2023

Lavender fields on the roof, up-cycling as a state of mind and how not to have any problems finding staff.

Priscilla Murillo, Operations Manager, Böëna Lodges Collection 02.02.2023

The Böëna Collection includes Pacuare Lodge, Lapa Ríos, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens, and Monteverde Lodge & Gardens.

Calvin Cottar - Cottar's Safaris 05.12.2022
Noelle Homsy, Co-founder, ENVI Lodges 14.10.2022

ENVI Lodges is a luxury experiential eco-lodge brand and management company that focuses on operating retreats that have a low impact on the environment and that are immersed in nature.

Talking to: Katarina Krebs, Guldsmeden Hotels 12.08.2022

Katarina shares with us the many - very hands-on - articles and activities that Guldsmeden Hotels (I challenge you to pronounce it properly ;) is featuring to increase their sustainability: So crazy awesome! Enjoy!

Anniina Sandberg, Founder, CEO "VIsit Natives" 03.06.2022

I am having a wonderful conversation today with Anniina Sandberg, founder and CEO of VISIT NATIVES, an agency that enables travellers sustainable, and authentic adventures created by the indigenous people. Here, she gives valuable input on how to involve communities in a meaningful way.

Felipe Fernandez 09.05.2022

Here is Felipe Fernandez talking to us about sustainability- or rather the Sustainability Culture - at Cayuga Collection (originally:Costa Rica) where he is a General Manager. Hans Pfizer, the co-founder, was so fascinating in our episode a while back that I wanted to hear more!

Patricia Plesner 27.02.2022

excited to talk to Patricia Plesner who founded ECOHOTELS.com, representing and supporting hotels that are committed to sustainability and making it simple and transparent for travellers to book sustainable hotels.

Monika Schaffner, Connecting Spaces 04.02.2022

Talking to Nepal-born Monika Schaffner, founder of Connecting Spaces, particularly about her work with "Madi Eco Village" about immersive tourism and community participation

Hans Pfister, Cayuga Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels & Lodges 23.12.2021
Hélène & Hassan Aboutayeb, Atlas Kasbah Ecolodge 01.11.2021
Warren Green, Warren Green & Associated - dedicated to supporting global, sustainable tourism initiatives 12.09.2021

Warren is a Marketing Professional specialising in Sustainable Tourism and shares his vast and very applicable experiences from working with organisations like Sabi Sabi.

River Stanley, Sumba Hospitality 25.08.2021

River is the former Director of Education at Sumba Hospitality and shares his experiences is setting up the hospitality school

David Leventhal - Regenerative Travel & Playa Viva 24.08.2021

David is the founder of Regenerative Travel, taking Sustainability to a higher level, as well as the founder of Playa Viva, a regenerative eco-luxury hotel located on the southern Pacific Coast of Mexico. David shares his paradigm-shifting thoughts on Regenerative Tourism - a true gem of a conversation!

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