Christoph Pouls, Intercontinental Bali

Описание: Welcome to another captivating episode of the “Where2FromHere” luxury hotel podcast, where Renae Leith-Manos sits down with Christoph Pouls at the InterContinental Bali Resort to chat about the future of wellness and luxury hospitality in Southeast Asia.

This engaging discussion explores the evolution of the InterContinental Club in Bali under General Manager Bruno Cristol's leadership, with Christoph detailing the recent upgrades to the hotel’s wellness facilities and sharing why luxury wellness travel is more important now than ever.

Discover the reasons behind Bali’s passionate following among global travellers, and learn about Nyepi Day—Bali’s unique Day of Silence—and its impact on guest experience and wellness philosophy.

Christoph reflects on his food and beverage roots, charting his journey from chef to acclaimed hotelier. His career has spanned cities across Asia and Europe, bringing a wealth of expertise in luxury hospitality, innovative dining, and team leadership.

The podcast unveils the dynamics that set Indonesia’s vibrant cities apart from their Southeast Asian neighbours and celebrates the region’s exceptional culinary landscape, with a spotlight on the world-class food available in cities including Bali, Bangkok, and Singapore.

Listeners get an inside look at the highlights of InterContinental Bali—from the newly renovated guest rooms and state-of-the-art convention centre to its renowned dining venues, including Bella Cucina, KO Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, Jimbaran Gardens, and the Sunset Beach Bar & Grill.

Christoph talks about the hotel’s commitment to sustainable farm-to-table practices, seasonal pop-up events, and collaborations with global guest chefs that elevate the F&B offerings for sophisticated travellers.

Together, Christoph and Renae muse on future trends in hotel food and beverage, sharing insights on hospitality innovation, wellness programming, and the evolving tastes of luxury guests.

The conversation also delves into Christoph’s personal style of travel and the broader theme of ‘where to from here’—inviting listeners to ponder what’s next in high-end hospitality, wellness, and culinary excellence in Asia.

Tune in for inspiring perspectives on travel, luxury, and holistic guest experiences curated by industry leaders shaping tomorrow’s best hotels.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:43 Intercontinental Club
03:31 Upgrades on the hotel's wellness facilities
05:00 More on why people need luxury wellness travels
06:00 Why people get so passionate about Bali?
07:01 Nyepi Day
08:13 Christoph's F&B roots
09:14 Transition into hotelier
10:52 Indonesia's cities are different from other SEA cities
12:19 Food in SEA is on another level
13:22 Intercontinental Bali's highlight
14:11 Restaurants around the property
15:53 What the future holds for F&B
18:31 Christoph's travelling style
19:51 Where2FromHere, Christoph?

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