Breaking the Colonial Mold: How Kenya's Tribe Hotel Sets a New Standard for Luxury Hospitality - Shamim Ehsani

In this episode, Shamim Ehsani, co-founder of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, shares how he's reshaping luxury hospitality by breaking away from colonial-era formality to create a more authentic, human-centered guest experience. He discusses empowering hotel teams to connect genuinely with guests, fostering inclusivity through a bold "One Planet, One Tribe" philosophy, and why true luxury lies in emotional connections rather than traditional service rituals. This episode is hosted by our guest ...