Concept development and chasing a dream with Veerle Donders

For the final episode of season 2 on SMACK Veerle Donders from Zoku came to join us on the show and told us all about her career to becoming Concept and Brand Director. From knowing at the age of 10 that hospitality was going to be her career choice, to doing things a little different throughout her studies, Veerle is the living proof that dream careers do happen. She let us in on the secret behind creating a successful concept and explained to us what it takes to roll out a concept in a new property.


Welcome to the infamous SMACK podcast! We are introducing key decision-makers and some of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry on a personal note. We are broadcasting to our community of hospitality & tourism professionals in every corner of the world. The choice of guests, which we invite to the show, is largely based on whether they bring an exciting perspective or topic to the microphone that we haven’t heard on the show yet and...