{"podcast":{"title":"The Gstaad Guy Podcast","slug":"the-gstaad-guy-podcast-7345461","podcast_index_feed_id":7345461,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GGQ1697866349","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/67a22886-f136-11f0-ba1a-8738bb92ffa7/image/9ff01999b98f104fbdec25a1fc6dd66f.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The Gstaad Guy","episode_count":55,"summary":"The Gstaad Guy Podcast is your backstage pass to the untold stories behind excellence. Hosted by The Gstaad Guy, out of character, this guest driven, unscripted series explores the real journeys, challenges and turning points that shape those who have mastered their craft. From global tastemakers and industry leaders to creative pioneers and cultural outliers, each episode reveals what it really takes to achieve excellence. Through humour and curiosity, The Gstaad Guy peels back the layers to uncover the grit behind the glamour, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the worlds usually kept behind closed doors. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gstaadguypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gstaadguypodcast","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gstaad-guy-podcast-7345461"},"episode":{"title":"Kerzner International CEO: Philippe Zuber – Destinations, Experience, & The Future of Hospitality","slug":"kerzner-international-ceo-philippe-zuber-destinations-experience-the-future-of-hospitality","published_at":"2026-03-04T20:23:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gstaad-guy-podcast-7345461/kerzner-international-ceo-philippe-zuber-destinations-experience-the-future-of-hospitality","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gstaad-guy-podcast-7345461","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GGQ2861444714.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GGQ2861444714.mp3","summary":"The Gstaad Guy sits down with Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, to explore how modern luxury hospitality is evolving from hotel stays into fully immersive destinations. As the driving force behind brands such as One&Only, Atlantis, SIRO, and Rare Finds, Philippe shares how unlocking extraordinary locations and designing once-in-a-lifetime experiences requires both discipline and imagination. From selecting destinations to shaping brand emotion and storytelling, he reflects on what it takes to define the future while preserving exclusivity, privacy, and trust. The conversation dives into the shifting expectations of a multi-generational, highly discerning clientele and why luxury today is about anticipating guest needs before they are spoken. Philippe discusses health and wellness stays, sports and longevity, mindfulness, and the growing demand for meaningful escapes that enhance how time is spent. They explore decision-making in private companies, curating experiences beyond the traditional hotel model, and the added value of personalisation in a world saturated with options. A thoughtful look at comfort, adventure, innovation, and the evolving relationship between brand and guest, revealing how true luxury is not excess, but precision. Filmed in the One&Only One Za’abeel Royal Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (02:02) Kerzner International Ecosystem 🌍🏨 (11:46) Decision Making 🧠⚖️ (12:30) Private vs. Public Companies 🔒🏢 (15:30) Selecting Destinations 📍✨ (21:26) Success By Design 🎯📐 (22:21) Destination Selection Process 🗺️🔍 (29:08) Defining The Future 🔮🚀 (30:36) Discerned Customers 👁️💎 (32:56) Health & Wellness Approach 🌿🧘‍♂️ (40:52) Target Clientele 🎯👥 (43:37) Understanding Your Desires ❤️🔍 (50:41) Sports & Longevity 🏃‍♂️⏳ (53:07) Montana 🏔️🌲 (53:3…","meta_description":"The Gstaad Guy sits down with Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, to explore how modern luxury hospitality is evolving from hotel stays into ful…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4958,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-gstaad-guy-podcast-7345461/episodes/kerzner-international-ceo-philippe-zuber-destinations-experience-the-future-of-hospitality/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gstaad-guy-podcast-7345461/kerzner-international-ceo-philippe-zuber-destinations-experience-the-future-of-hospitality.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}