Why the Future of Hospitality Talent Is Bright - Stuart Greif, Forbes Travel Guide

In this episode, Stuart Greif, the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Forbes Travel Guide, shares how the organization is helping develop the next generation of luxury hospitality professionals as global demand outpaces the supply of trained people. You'll hear about the Energizer e-learning exercises teams can run during a daily standup, the Rising Stars program at Le Logis in Cognac, the new certification and credentialing path for hotel professionals, and the stories of young hospitality professionals whose work shows what the future of the industry looks like.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Stuart's earlier conversation on how luxury's growth is reshaping hospitality
• Blanca López Giménez, Reservations Agent at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, Forbes Travel Guide 2026 Employee of the Year
• Gregor Köck, Concierge Supervisor at Rosewood Vienna, recipient of the Les Clefs d'Or Young Leaders Award (Watch his video)

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