Join renowned Australian luxury hotel journalist Renae Leith-Manos in an enlightening podcast with the dynamic Vice President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises and General Manager of Asia Pacific, Lisa Pile. Lisa is one of the luxury cruise industry's most respected, dynamic and interesting leaders. Here she talks in depth to Renae about her diverse career living and working globally, and the huge changes the cruise industry has seen in recent years. She also takes listeners on a journey through some of the industry's most luxurious cruise liners and trips through Europe and beyond. With over 25 years extensive leadership experience in sales and marketing, Lisa has held prominent roles in leading luxury hotel brands across the Asia Pacific, China, UK, Europe, and Africa throughout her career. She has a track record of success in managing both commercial and marketing teams and in creating luxury brands. Throughout her career, Lisa has worked with esteemed luxury brands including Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Kempinski Hotels & Resorts in China and Tanzania, and The Sukhothai Bangkok in Thailand. Lisa is renowned for her ability to cultivate robust partnerships, foster sustainable business relationships, devise strategic sales and marketing initiatives, achieve impressive financial outcomes, and nurture successful global teams and diverse talent. She is also well known for her support and encourgement of women within the luxury hospitality industry. What Renae and Lisa talk about wihtin this podcast:: 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Meet Lisa Pile 1:23 Luxury Cruise 1:50 Life Changing Luxury Cruise 2:05 Seven Seas Grandeur 3:23 The Mediterranean 5:02 A Luxury Cruise with Regent 6:01 Food on board the Cruise 6:12 Lisa on working with Raffles Hotels And Resorts 7:05 Difference in working as a Hotelier and in a Cruise 9:21 Cruising with Regent Seven Seas Cruise 10:26 Why Choose the Right Cruise Line 10:59 Demographic of People joining the Cruise 12:37 Are Pets allowed onboard? 12:48 Angela DeMarco 14:45 The Key to Success in the luxury hotel industry 17:40 Asia Pacific Market 19:38 Can you shop onboard? 21:58 WheretoFromHere now Lisa? 23:59 Closing *** Subscribe above for the best and latest regular luxury travel updates. For collaborations, contact us at: renaemanos@mac.com *** Host & Executive Producer: Renae Leith-Manos Editor: Miguel De Dios Graphic & Design: Giang Nguyen For more on the latest luxury travel, hotels and trends go to: www.renaesworld.com.au For the world's best Luxury Hotel Consulting Support: www.luxuryhotelconsulting.com