The NextGen Hospitality Podcast

Welcome to The NextGen Hospitality Podcast, a podcast for ambitious young people ready to kickstart a career in hospitality and grow into leadership roles. This podcast gives you the inside scoop on what it takes to rise to the top, from mastering entry-level roles to becoming a future leader in hotels, restaurants, events, and beyond. In each episode, we bring in hospitality pros—both seasoned leaders and young trailblazers—to share how they got started, the challenges they faced, and the skills that helped them stand out. Tune in for real stories and practical tips to build a career you love and navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing industry.

The NextGen Hospitality Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Paul Borg, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Paul Borg hosts The NextGen Hospitality Podcast, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  016: Climbing the Hospitality Ladder with Devin Grosse

  May 28, 202632 minS2

  <p>Welcome to the NextGen Hospitality Podcast. A podcast designed for ambitious young professionals eager to jumpstart their careers in hospitality and grow into impactful leadership roles. </p><p>In this episode, I'm joined by Devin Grosse, CEO and owner of Focus Hotels. Devin's journey in hospitality began as a teenager, and he has spent decades building the experience, relationships, and operational expertise needed to reach the top of the industry. </p><p>Devin shares the story of his remarkable career path, from his earliest roles in hospitality through to leading and owning a complex hotel portfolio. We discuss the...

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  Episode #15

  015: Championing Your Region Through Hospitality with Clare Furnell-King

  May 19, 202619 minS2

  <p>Welcome to the NextGen Hospitality Podcast with me, Paul Borg. This podcast is designed for ambitious young professionals eager to jumpstart their careers in hospitality and grow into impactful leadership roles. </p><p>In this episode, I'm joined by Clare Furnell-King. Clare is a hospitality veteran with extensive experience leading regional hotels across the UK. With a career built on building team loyalty, championing local community involvement, and driving results in fast-paced environments, Clare brings a wealth of knowledge for anyone looking to make their mark in the industry. </p><p>Clare shares insights from years at the forefront...

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  Episode #14

  014: From Operations to Ownership with Nicholas Northam

  Mar 3, 202643 minS2

  <p>Welcome to the NextGen Hospitality Podcast with me, Paul Borg. This podcast is designed for ambitious young professionals eager to jumpstart their careers in hospitality and grow into impactful leadership roles.</p><p>Today, I’m joined by Nicholas Northam. Nicholas has over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, spanning operational leadership roles with Whitbread and Marriott, asset management expertise at Realstar Group, and executive leadership at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, now Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at Bowling Green Asset Management and also lectures at the Glion Institute of Higher Education.</p><p>In th...

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  Episode #13

  013: Leading through Teamwork with Chris Naylor

  Feb 17, 202626 minS2

  <p>Welcome to the NextGen Hospitality Podcast with me, Paul Borg. This podcast is designed for ambitious young professionals eager to jumpstart their careers in hospitality and grow into impactful leadership roles. </p><p>Today, I’m joined by Chris Naylor, Managing Director of the Boutique Hotel Group. Chris leads three distinctive country house hotels and wedding venues across Cheshire and the Wirral: Peckforton Castle, Nunsmere Hall and Inglewood Manor. With nearly 20 years in hospitality and a background in rugby league, he brings resilience, teamwork and a strong competitive mindset to his leadership. </p><p>In this episode, Chris shares ho...

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  Episode #2

  012: People First Hospitality with Mark Foster

  Feb 3, 202632 minS2

  <p>Welcome to the NextGen Hospitality Podcast with me, Paul Borg. This podcast is designed for ambitious young professionals eager to jumpstart their careers in hospitality and grow into impactful leadership roles.</p><p>Today, I’m joined by Mark Foster. Mark is the Managing Director of Centre Island and has led the company since 2013. He is responsible for the operational performance and development of the group, shaping strategic direction, managing franchise relationships, and ensuring both customer satisfaction and employee engagement remain at the heart of the business.</p><p>In this episode, Mark shares how his career in hospitality be...

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