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#160: Behind the Scenes at Virgin Voyages | with Colin Hughes
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Get ready to set sail with one of the most innovative minds in hospitality.
In this episode, we're joined by Colin Hughes, Director of Operations & Experience at Virgin Voyages. From spa decks to tattoo studios, Colin walks us through how Virgin is redefining the cruise experience, making it simpler, sexier, and more sustainable.
We dive into:
- How Virgin Voyages creates stress-free, all-inclusive adventures for adults only
- Personalization strategies that keep both sailors and crew at the heart of the experience
- What hotels can learn from Virgin’s award-winning approach to entertainment, F&B, and sustainability
- Colin’s inspiring journey from Manchester to becoming a U.S. citizen, cruise industry veteran, and change-maker at Virgin
Whether you’re a cruise sceptic, or seasoned traveler, this episode might just have you booking your first voyage.
Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zBG0kfmC4AY
Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn page
The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media
Links:
Colin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-hughes-a8596215b/
Virgin Voyages: https://www.virginvoyages.com/
For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/160
Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...
Connect with Steve and David:
Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...
David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.
164 episodes
Manage episode 485216740 series 3336908
Get ready to set sail with one of the most innovative minds in hospitality.
In this episode, we're joined by Colin Hughes, Director of Operations & Experience at Virgin Voyages. From spa decks to tattoo studios, Colin walks us through how Virgin is redefining the cruise experience, making it simpler, sexier, and more sustainable.
We dive into:
- How Virgin Voyages creates stress-free, all-inclusive adventures for adults only
- Personalization strategies that keep both sailors and crew at the heart of the experience
- What hotels can learn from Virgin’s award-winning approach to entertainment, F&B, and sustainability
- Colin’s inspiring journey from Manchester to becoming a U.S. citizen, cruise industry veteran, and change-maker at Virgin
Whether you’re a cruise sceptic, or seasoned traveler, this episode might just have you booking your first voyage.
Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zBG0kfmC4AY
Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn page
The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media
Links:
Colin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-hughes-a8596215b/
Virgin Voyages: https://www.virginvoyages.com/
For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/160
Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...
Connect with Steve and David:
Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...
David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.
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