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 initiatives and by creating memorable guest experiences.
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-building, managing complexity, and how she keeps her teams motivated in a high-stakes, high-touch environment.
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 with clarity, turns vision into action, and empowers his team to deliver world-class guest experiences, every day.
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 Careers in Luxury & Lifestyle at: http://ihg.co/6005AGaXV.