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  • Robin W. Trimingham
    Host Robin Trimingham has over a decade of knowledge and experience within the international hotel industry, spanning from daily operations of boutique properties to four-star mountain and beach resorts in North America and Bermuda. In addition to owning a Bed & Breakfast in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario Canada, Robin worked for Fairmont Hotels International for six years – initially as a Regional Sales Manager in Canada’s Western Mountain Region (representing The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, The Jasper Park Lodge and The Chateau Whistler) and laterally as the Director of Business Travel for The Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Bermuda.
Recent Episodes:
  • Nov 02, 2023
    Implementing an environmental program that makes a difference
         Janine Marshall, general manager of London’s One Aldwych, and Benedetta Cassinelli, co-founder and CEO of The Considerate Group, speak with Robin Trimingham, host of The Innovative Hotelier, about greenwashing and the difference between simply claiming that your property has an environmental program in place and really controlling…
  • Oct 26, 2023
    Partnering for Excellence – Strategies for Supplier Selection in the Hotel Industry
         Ryan Haynes, lead consultant at hospitality consultancy Haynes MarComs Limited, talks with host Robin Trimingham about strategies for evaluating existing supplier relationships and how to go about sourcing new vendors to improve operational efficiency, which can increase the quality of the guest experience. Highlighting the importance of considering…
  • Oct 19, 2023
    Understanding MACH Software and How it’s Disrupting Hospitality Systems, with Apaleo’s Martin Reichenbach
         Composable Hospitality Software, or MACH, uses third-party plugins to achieve many of its core functions rather than trying to be an all-in-one software package. It claims to offer a superior experience and more flexibility at a lower adoption capital cost. Given its rapid adoption, hoteliers seem to agree.…
  • Oct 13, 2023
    Embracing a Sustainable and Accessible Approach to Hospitality Design
         Chris Osaka, CEO of Tomu Inc., chats with host Robin Trimingham about the myriad benefits of modular hotel construction and why embracing a sustainable approach not only aligns with global low-impact environmental goals, but also considers the life cycle of the building.   Highlights from Today's Episode…
  • Oct 06, 2023
    How to Design an Immersive and Sustainable Travel Experience
         Florence Li, director of international sales & marketing at Songtsam Hotels & Resorts, is focused on how to create a truly transformative travel experience. Here, with host Robin Trimingham, she talks about the components of what that takes, including the many ways that authentic Tibetan culture, heritage…
  • Sep 29, 2023
    Closing the Deal with Gen Z
         Mark Lewis-Brown, president and CEO of Zucchetti North America, chats with host Robin Trimingham about Generation Z: how they research and book flights, accommodations, travel experiences and more.   Highlights from Today's Episode Episode Sponsors: This episode was supported through the generosity of the following sponsors: Front…