Zimmer frei: Kathrin Fuchs listens behind the curtain
With her podcast "GOLD _ your podcast with _ VALUE", our Creative of the Month, Kathrin Fuchs, opens the doors to a world in which exclusivity and perfection are served up on a plate every day. But instead of just being dazzled by shiny surfaces, Kathrin embarks on a journey of discovery behind the scenes to get to the real heart of this industry. She listens to the stories and experiences of hotel owners, chefs and service staff to understand what it really takes to be successful in the hotel and restaurant industry.
The hotel industry is a demanding business and if there is one person who has been at home in this world for years, it is our Creative of the Month, Kathrin Fuchs. The management consultant has made it her mission to share her expertise with others. She does this by bringing selected personalities from all areas of the hotel and catering industry in front of the microphone and listening behind the curtain. Thanks to her extensive knowledge of the industry and her outstanding communication skills, an exciting opportunity has opened up for her to share her knowledge and reach like-minded people.
It all started with a wallpaper
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How do you start a podcast? With inspiration, and that can come from anywhere. In Kathrin Fuchs' case, it was an eye-catching wall decoration. Back in early 2023, she and a close friend and supporter came up with the idea of a podcast, the likes of which had never been seen before in Austria. During a visit to the Schmeckeria in Innsbruck, a beautiful wallpaper caught Kathrin Fuchs' eye. Her enthusiasm was so great that she asked the owner of the Schmeckeria, Georg, about the wallpaper and was even allowed to take a picture of it. To her surprise, she learned that the unique wallpaper was created by the renowned designer Christian Lacroix from Paris. Having a penchant for art and Paris herself, she was thrilled by the connection. This encounter with Georg, the owner of Schmeckeria, turned out to be a stroke of luck. Georg shared Kathrin's passion for the culinary arts and became one of her first interview partners for her podcast "GOLD _ your podcast with _ VALUE".
Kathrin on air: GOLD _ your podcast with _ VALUE
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Kathrin Fuchs created the podcast "GOLD _ your podcast with _VALUE" because of the many negative aspects that are spoken about the hotel and restaurant industry. She wanted to set a positive example and use the podcast medium to spread her message. Although the medium was new to her at the beginning, she has already broadcast eight episodes and has gained some much-loved experiences with her microphone and the people she has had the pleasure of interviewing.
Her podcast is aimed primarily at young people who are interested in these industries, but also at hoteliers who are looking for ways to improve, as well as guests who want to know what happens behind the scenes. In her interviews, she discusses current issues and solutions in various businesses and regions.
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Far enough away, but close enough
Kathrin Fuchs is an expert in the hotel and tourism industry and has gained extensive experience in this sector. Since 2000, she has held various positions, ranging from an internship in service to managing events in one of the largest hotels in Kitzbühel with 300 beds, as well as deputizing for the director.
In her freelance work, she advises hoteliers and restaurateurs in various areas such as new concepts, coaching, changes due to business takeovers or staff development. Her experience is diverse and covers a wide range of topics, because before she starts her consulting work, she always analyzes the current situation in the hotel and then implements the goals and wishes of her clients. As a business coach and consultant, discretion is of great importance to her, as her clients trust her. What she appreciates about her work is the collaboration with clients, enriching conversations and constructive feedback in order to improve sustainably.
Her interview partners include renowned hotels from the most exclusive guesthouse in South Tyrol, to the three Gault&Millau award-winning hotels in Tyrol & Vorarlberg, the Bio Vitalhotel Grafenast, the Naturhotel Chesa Valisa and the Herrnhaus, to the up-and-coming boutique hotel on Munich's Stachus. She graduated from the hospitality school for tourism professions in Vorarlberg in 2023 and can look back on a multifaceted mix.
From Innsbruck to Great Britain
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With her keen powers of observation and her likeable manner, Kathrin Fuchs manages to inspire her listeners with exciting stories from the hotel and catering industry. Thanks to her exceptional talent and in-depth expertise, she has established herself as a leading voice in this industry and also as a valuable source of exciting insights and knowledge about the hotel and catering industry.
Kathrin's aim is to present the diversity of the hotel and restaurant industry beyond Tyrol, and she has succeeded in doing so with her new episode in England's capital. On February 14, 2024, she will start with two English episodes from London. It will then continue with episodes in German (every 2nd Wednesday of the month).
From 2024, hoteliers & restaurateurs can apply to use their podcast for their employer branding, be it on their career page, newsletter, job advertisements or other social media channels, for their employee retention. You can also contact Kathrin directly by email here.
We look forward to listening to the next episode and wish Kathrin every success on her journey!
