Untold - some of hospitality's incredible tales from around the globe.

*Ashmore: Leadership lessons from a life in hotels.*This episode of untold traces the extraordinary four decades of Mr. Andrew Ashmore’s career.Andrew started selling insurance on the streets of London after leaving school in 80/81, and then set up a 'bucket shop last minute airline ticket agency' , but upon asking his banking father in Bahrain for investment, he offered Andrew to come over to Bahrain and get a job there, back in 1983/4.Andrew's first role at the Gulf hotel was modest, but it laid the foundation for everything else that followed a move to Dubai and the Hyatt Regency proved pivotal. Andrew's talent was recognized and led to formative training in London with the legendary carbon tower concierge, Mr. Andre Demonte, whose exacting standards deeply influenced Andrew's leadership style.Shifting into sales, Andrew excelled, discipline routines, relentless follow up and client engagement across Hyatts, iconic hotels, postings in Jordan, Jeddah and Jakarta further broadened

Untold - some of hospitality's incredible tales from around the globe. is a society podcast hosted by Gareth Walters, with 26 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.

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  Untold with Andrew Ashmore - The Fixer - Al-Mudabbir

  Dec 2, 20251h 51mS0

  <p>Ashmore: Leadership lessons from a life in hotels. </p><p><br></p><p>This episode covers the incredible career of Mr. Andrew Ashmore, shaped profoundly by his multi-decade association with Hyatt. </p><p><br></p><p>Andrew started selling insurance and airline tickets but upon asking his finance head father for investment capital was instead presented with the opportunity of heading to the middle East, specifically Bahrain to kick off a monumental career in hotels. </p><p><br></p><p>His first role at The Gulf hotel was modest with basic digs, long hours and demanding guests but following his...

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  Untold with Ted Teng - The Leading Man !

  May 24, 20251h 7mS0

  In this engaging episode, we sit down with Ted Tang, one of the most respected and visionary leaders in global hospitality. From an unexpected pivot at Cornell to steering iconic brands like Sheraton, Westin, Starwood, Wyndham, and The Leading Hotels of the World, Ted shares authentic stories, deft insights, and compelling lessons of leadership sharpened over decades.<br>Ted's arc in Asia Pacifc was most impressive - he left in 1969 having been raised in Hong Kong and born in Shanghai and when he returned in 1993, Ted was a globally respected expatriate executive, based in Hong Kong running Westin - truly...

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  From Persia to The Palm (via Purley) with Anthony Liddiard

  May 14, 20253h 40mS0

  <p>This episode features hotel industry legend Mr Anthony Liddiard—a man whose career reads like a travelogue of iconic names and bold ventures. From The Savoy Group, Hilton, Southern Sun to InterContinental and RMAL Hospitality, Anthony has worked with the biggest players—and brought global brands like Trader Vic’s, Wagamama, Frankie’s, and Marco Pierre White’s restaurants to life across the Middle East region.</p><p>Educated at the same British boarding school as Sir Rocco Forte, Anthony trained at Westminster College before cutting his teeth in London. But it was in the Middle East and Africa that Antho...

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  No regrets with the J-Dog, Jeremy Muller

  Sep 22, 20231h 10mS0

  <p>This episode is with the charismatic and always entertaining Jeremy Muller. Jeremy has forged a wonderful lifestyle in Asia built on three-decade long relationships developed through his engaging personality, World Class EQ and his bold & fearless approach to new ventures and spirit for adventure. </p><p><br></p><p>Our conversations cover Jeremy’s original journey from holding down 5 jobs in Surrey out to Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore and following a successful money broking financial career with Tullett’s his transformative move into the restaurant and wine industries with some tremendously experienced and talented key culinary and winemaking partne...

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  Untold - John Hall, The Sports Travel Pioneer Ep1.

  Dec 23, 20221h 53mS0

  <h5>John Hall - The Sports Travel Pioneer !</h5><p><br></p><p>A most admired and extremely well networked man, John with his family and friends established Gullivers Sports Travel taking millions of enthusiasts to marquee events including: World Cups, Ashes Tests, Lions Series taking tours around the world for many weeks at a time. </p><p>Additionally Gullivers also co-ordinated the rugby tours of many clubs taking sporting groups to every corner of the globe including Machu Picchu, Peru. </p><p>This 1st episode of a two parter covers: The Foundation of the business, Early years in Tewkesbury, th...

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