Smack Podcast: The Leading Hotels of the World and remarkably uncommon hotels with Shannon Knapp

The podcast is back with a stunning episode featuring the President and CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World, Shannon Knapp.

Patrizia spoke to Shannon about the importance of remaining open to new opportunities, learning that success is not always a linear path and the essence of having mentors in your life to help you navigate through your career. We learned about the shift in Shannon’s career path, from being CMO to becoming the first female CEO of LHW. She also spoke to us about the importance of matching the right guest with the right hotel as travellers' preferences are shifting.

We could not let Shannon go without talking about gender parity, female leaders in hospitality and learned that the first president of LHW was in fact a woman named Edith L. Turner. Lastly, we discover the goals and vision of #LeadingHotelsOfTheWorld as Shannon sheds light on what is next for both the company and the hospitality industry as a whole.

Enjoy the show!