Red Carnation Hotels

PODCASTS

Welcome to our fun and informative podcasts and MP3 download section.  Here you will find a selection of recordings by esteemed travel writers as well as renowned hoteliers and more.

As we continue to develop our podcasts we hope to inform arriving guests of topics such as local destinations, travelling tips and what really makes a great hotel.

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  10.48 min

   Beverly Cox  A Guest Review

  
  Roger Collis interviews Beverly Cox, an executive from a major corporation, who is a regular guest at The Montague on the Gardens in Bloomsbury, London. Discover why this particular property is one of her favored hotels.

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  2.51min

   Roger Collis  Fatal Attraction starring the Blackberry

  
  The fatal attraction of the Blackberry, that handy gizmo that allows you reduce your mailbox size without logging on, is that it's an open invitation for anyone to reach you, anytime, anywhere in the world. Gone are the days when taking off on a business trip meant getting away from the office.

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  4.53 min

   David Eck  The Great British Duck Race

  
  Roger Collis interviews, David Eck, Executive Vice President of Marketing for Red Carnation Hotels, regarding The Great British Duck Race of which Red Carnation is a sponsor. This record-breaking attempt is hoping to race 165,000 rubber ducks down the Thames, all in aid of Charity. The 2nd September is Duck Day, some come down to the banks of the River Thames to view this spectacular event.

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  6.38 min

   Luvo Ntezo  A wine connoisseur

  
  Linda d'Holt Hackner interviews Luvo Ntezo, Sommelier at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa.  Luvo discusses what being a Sommelier actually means, from creating your wine list to education and entertaining guests.

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  4.50 mins

   Roberto de Carvalho  Eat your greens

  
  Linda d'Holt Hackner interviews Roberto de Carvalho, Executive Chef at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa about his renowed fynbos (Afrikaans for “fine bush”) menu.

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  6.26 min

   Brenda James  South Africa's Past

  
  Linda d'Holt Hackner interviews Brenda James, Sales and Marketing Manager at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa. Brenda shares some interesting nuggets on the diverse and rich history of South Africa.

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  3.31 min

   Jeremy Flowerday  The Cape Shipwreck

  
  Linda d’Holt Hackner, an Southern African hospitality consultant interviews, Jeremy Flowerday, Manager of The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, South Africa. Jeremy discusses the fate of two ships on July 28th 1977, which ran aground in front of what is now The Twelve Apostles Hotel.

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  10.43

   Liz McGivern  The Best People Shine Through

  
  Roger Collis meets Liz McGivern, Director HR and Training to discuss what sets Red Carnation Hotels apart from competitors in training and development. Liz employs staff with positive attitudes and who are natural smilers, helping guests feel right at home.

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  6.42 min

   Neil Ramsey  Meet Mr Ramsey

  
  Neil Ramsey, Executive Chef of The Montague on the Gardens meets Roger Collis. Neil's kitchen is a hive of activity with thirteen chefs and five kitchen porters, serving a classical range of bistro dishes.

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  6.34 min

   Emma Stroud  Keeping House

  
  Roger Collis meets The Rubens at the Palace's Executive Housekeeper, Emma Stroud and discovers that it's about a lot more than changing bed linen.

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