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Rocco Forte Hotels | Owner, Sir Rocco Forte: A Knight's Tale, A Family Affair, and Impeccable Design in the Heart of Europe

Rocco Forte Hotels | Owner, Sir Rocco Forte: A Knight's Tale, A Family Affair, and Impeccable Design in the Heart of Europe

FromLuxury Travel Insider


Rocco Forte Hotels | Owner, Sir Rocco Forte: A Knight's Tale, A Family Affair, and Impeccable Design in the Heart of Europe

FromLuxury Travel Insider

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Not only today’s guest is the Founder and Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels, some of my favorite properties in all of Europe, but he’s also been Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II herself! Rocco Forte Hotels are able to achieve the very rare combination between extreme sense of place, luxury service, and amazing design. The company is also family owned and run - with Sir Rocco’s sister doing design, his son selecting locations, and daughters building the vision for bar, culinary, and spa services. When you stop into a Rocco Forte hotel, it might be like visiting a Forte family home. With everything, including much of the staff, hand selected by the family. Located in the heart of Europe’s major cities like Rome, Berlin, Brussels, and London, you’ll be hard pressed to find better locations with more interesting history. Sir Rocco and I discuss how he blends family and work, some behind the scenes stories of the different properties, and some crazy guest requests. Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn
Released:
Apr 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Do you love travel? Are you always searching for the absolute best experiences? Join us each week for an insightful chat with some of luxury travel’s most iconic people. We’ll interview travel experts like Robert Bowe who has been part of the guest experience at Ashford Castle for 33 years; Jamie Gaymer, the lead conservation manager at an ultra-luxe safari lodge; or the Owners and General Managers of some of the world’s top hotels like Amangiri, Canaves Oia, and Zannier Hotels. You’ll leave each episode with an Insider appreciation for new destinations, luxury travel, and all the heart that goes into creating these magical experiences. Luxury Travel Insider is hosted by Sarah Groen, an expert in luxury travel. Sarah has traveled to 100 countries and all 7 continents, is a contributing travel columnist for CEO World Magazine, and is the owner of Bell & Bly Travel, a top travel advising firm working with executives and entrepreneurs.