The Entrepreneurs

Direction of travel in 2026 and why all businesses need talent with a hospitality-first mindset

The Entrepreneurs

Show Notes

Ahmed Elhawary talks about navigating the ups and downs of launching Mayfair Jets just weeks before the pandemic. Plus: The CEO and president of The Leading Hotels of the World, Shannon Knapp, on 2026 travel trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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