In this episode of Travel Talk, host Edward R. Leos sits down with Lucy Shulman, Director of Sales & Marketing for the upcoming Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue, to explore the strategy, vision, and leadership behind one of NYC’s most anticipated hotel openings.

From pre-opening marketing and sales positioning to guest experience design and luxury traveler expectations, this conversation provides valuable insight into how modern boutique hotels are being built for the future.

Whether you’re a hotel owner, hospitality leader, travel advisor, or passionate traveler, this episode offers a powerful look at where luxury and lifestyle hospitality are headed next.

• The vision behind Kimpton Ashbel New York

• How luxury boutique hotels prepare for opening day

• Sales & marketing strategy in competitive urban markets

• The evolving expectations of luxury travelers

• Why NYC remains a global hospitality leader

• Leadership lessons from the hotel industry

Hotel owners & operators
Hospitality executives & GMs
Luxury travel advisors
Hotel sales & marketing leaders
Travel entrepreneurs
Hospitality students & enthusiasts

Weekly conversations with global leaders shaping the future of luxury travel, boutique hotels, and hospitality leadership.

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Helping hotels compete on value — not price.

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In this episode of Travel Talk, host Edward R. Leos, CEO & Publisher of The Hotel Guide, sits down with Deniz Dorbek, Founder of Regulus Collective, a global investment and advisory platform focused on lifestyle and luxury hospitality innovation.

Together, they explore how the hospitality industry is evolving beyond traditional models — and why technology, wellness, and integrated lifestyle experiences are becoming essential to future success.

From global hotel investment strategies to emerging technologies and the rise of longevity-focused travel experiences, this conversation offers powerful insights for hotel owners, operators, investors, and travel leaders looking to stay ahead.

• The vision behind Regulus Collective

• Why hospitality investment is shifting globally

• Emerging hotel technology trends shaping guest experiences

• Longevity, wellness, and biohacking in luxury travel

• How luxury and lifestyle hospitality are converging

• What hotel leaders must understand about the future

Hotel owners • Hospitality executives • Luxury travel advisors • Investors • Entrepreneurs • Travel enthusiasts • Hospitality students

Luxury hospitality insights
Global travel trends
Leadership conversations
Hotel & travel innovation

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Luxury travel isn’t about discounts—it’s about trust, relationships, and exceptional experiences .In this episode of Travel Talk, Edward R. Leos, CEO and Publisher of The Hotel Guide, shares a major announcement: The Hotel Guide’s new luxury booking partnership aligned with Boutique Travel Advisors.

Edward explains why the traditional luxury booking model is broken, how curated travel restores value for guests and hotels, and how travelers can now book exceptional hotels worldwide with greater confidence and preferred benefits.

This episode is for: Luxury travelers seeking better value (not cheaper rates)Hotel leaders focused on brand integrity Anyone tired of algorithm-driven travel decisions

⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Why luxury travel booking needs to change01:45 – The problem with price-driven platforms04:10 – Why The Hotel Guide partnered with Boutique Travel Advisors07:15 – How travelers actually benefit10:40 – What this means for hotels and the industry12:45 – How to use the new luxury booking experience14:00 – The future of value-driven luxury travel🔑

Key Takeaways Luxury travel should be curated, not commoditized

Discounts don’t equal value—experience does

Trusted relationships improve outcomes for travelers and hotels

Editorial authority + professional travel expertise creates confidence🔗 Explore the Partnership

Start with the hotels we trust:👉 https://luxurytravelclubs.com/partners/thehotelguide

📌About The Hotel Guide

Founded in 1993, The Hotel Guide is a luxury hospitality media brand showcasing exceptional hotels, destinations, and travel experiences worldwide—helping hotels compete on value, not price.

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