How Swiss Deluxe Hotels redefines luxury hospitality with tech | with Wilhelm Luxem

In this episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens sits down with Wilhelm Luxem, head of quality commission at Swiss Deluxe Hotels and former GM of the iconic Baur Au Lac hotel. With 50 years in luxury hospitality, Wilhelm shares his philosophy on technology adoption in five-star hotels, emphasizing that tech should always complement service DNA while staying in the background. From his experience with a seven-generation family-owned hotel to his insights on evolving guest expectations, Wilhelm offers valuable perspectives on maintaining luxury standards while embracing innovation.

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Welcome to the Hotel Moment Podcast, presented by Revinate, where we discuss how hotel technology shapes every moment of hoteliers’ experiences. Join us as we explore cutting-edge technology that is transforming the hospitality industry and hear from experts and visionaries who are shaping the future of the guest experience. The Hotel Moment podcast features insights and interviews with top players in the hospitality industry across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Once a week, we speak with hospitality professionals who have a real sense of what it’s like to work in this industry and what the direction of travel and consumer trends mean for the world right now. Technology is changing the hotel industry faster than we know. Tune in to the show to discover more about how the latest developments in AI and other technologies are shaping hospitality, and enjoy hearing from our community of hoteliers.