In the second episode of Season Two, Accor's Duncan O’Rourke speaks to Dr Inès Blal, the Executive Dean and Managing Director Haute Ecole & Academia SA, EHL Group. They exchange on the fundamentals of education in hospitality, the importance of purpose and authenticity when attracting young talents into the industry, and how being part of a team creates everlasting memories.

About the podcast

The Heart of Hospitality podcast spotlights the people and stories of the sector. Hosted by Duncan O’Rourke, CEO Accor Northern Europe, the podcast series will tell the stories of moments and lives in hospitality. Interviewees will include global leaders of hospitality as well as future leaders at the start of their careers, and will cover topics including gastronomy, the glamour of hospitality, the future of hospitality, women in hospitality, epicurean lifestyle and sustainability in hospitality. For more information visit www.heart-of-hospitality.com/podcast/