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Innside Scoop is the ULTIMATE podcast for hospitality enthusiasts, aspiring hoteliers, and industry professionals. Hosted by Anant Kumar, co-founder of Brij Hotels, this podcast is designed to provide deep insights and expert advice for those entering or already in the hospitality industry. Why Listen to Innside Scoop Podcast? * Expert Host: Anant Kumar brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the table. Learn from his journey and the invaluable lessons he’s gathered along the way. * Industry Secrets: Discover the untold stories, insider tips, and strategies that drive succesAnant Kumar Economie
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  • Why One Leela Palace Is Worth ~70 Hotels | Leela CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar | IS - EP 21

    Why One Leela Palace Is Worth ~70 Hotels | Leela CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar | IS - EP 21
    Oct 3 2026
    Why is one Leela palace worth ~70 managed hotels? CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar on Indian luxury, pricing power, zero Covid layoffs & India’s luxury gap.In Episode 21 of Innside Scoop, Anant Kumar (co-founder, Brij Hotels) sits down with Anuraag Bhatnagar, Whole-time Director & CEO of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts — ranked the world’s No. 2 hotel brand in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026.They discuss what “true Indian luxury” means, why a luxury brand should not grow too fast, how a parking lot became a ballroom and a dumping ground became a speakeasy, why The Leela laid off no one and kept hiring through Covid, what Brookfield’s ownership changed, the pipeline from Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah to Agra, Ayodhya, Srinagar and Coorg, and why India’s luxury hotel supply is far behind demand. Plus: 10 years at Oberoi, lessons from PRS Oberoi, Starwood, Marriott, and advice for anyone starting a hospitality career.Note: operating and market figures are as stated by the guest at the time of recording and are not company guidance.CHAPTERS00:00 Inside The Leela with CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar01:51 True Indian luxury05:12 28% growth, NPS 86 & pricing power09:25 Parking lot to ballroom, dump to speakeasy11:56 The pipeline: Dubai, Mumbai BKC, Agra & more15:37 Why a luxury brand must not grow fast (1 palace = 70 hotels)17:23 Branded residences & ARQ19:49 Aujasya wellness23:07 “My biggest nightmare is a Sunday”28:02 10 years at Oberoi & PRS Oberoi31:10 Starwood, Marriott & career lessons36:02 Joining The Leela before Covid39:30 Covid: zero layoffs, 1,300 hires & six-room rule41:02 Culture, green power & 5-year plan45:12 India’s luxury gap: under 30,000 luxury rooms47:28 Books & the meeting that changed his life51:56 Favourite Leela: Coorg & quiet luxury53:51 Hospitality’s blind spots57:24 Advice for starting a hospitality career59:31 Inbound vs outbound: India’s missed tourism opportunityABOUT THE GUESTAnuraag Bhatnagar is Whole-time Director & CEO of Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Ltd (NSE: THELEELA), India’s listed pure-play luxury hospitality company, backed by Brookfield. An alumnus of IHM Pusa, he spent about a decade with The Oberoi Group, followed by senior roles with Starwood and Marriott International, including leading the St. Regis Mumbai. He joined The Leela in January 2020.FOLLOW ANURAAG BHATNAGARInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anuraag.bhatnagar/X: https://x.com/anuraag999LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuraag-bhatnagar/THE LEELAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeelaHotelsOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleela/Website: https://www.theleela.com/WATCH NEXTEP 17: Amruda Nair on selling The Leela: https://youtu.be/ANZYCQGOkCkPrevious episode, EP 20: https://youtu.be/llJxW3uYap8GUEST SUGGESTIONSinnsidescooppodcast@gmail.comFOLLOW INNSIDE SCOOPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjEI8Hl3bFNm9_ZBFtxx_nwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innsidescoop_podcastLINKEDINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anant-apurv-kumar/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brij-hotels/https://www.linkedin.com/company/theclarkshotelsresorts/YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@brijhotels672https://www.youtube.com/@theclarkshotelsandresortsINSTAGRAM@brijhotelshttps://www.instagram.com/brijhotels/https://www.instagram.com/theclarkshotelsandresorts/WEBSITEShttps://www.brijhotels.com/https://www.theclarkshotels.com/ABOUT INNSIDE SCOOPInnside Scoop is the ULTIMATE podcast for hospitality enthusiasts, aspiring hoteliers, and industry professionals. Hosted by Anant Kumar, co-founder of Brij Hotels, the podcast provides deep insights and expert advice for people entering or already working in hospitality.#InnsideScoop #TheLeela #AnuraagBhatnagar #LuxuryHospitality #HospitalityIndia
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Inside the World's Biggest Travel Company - Booking.com's South Asia Head ft. Santosh Kumar | EP 19

    Inside the World's Biggest Travel Company - Booking.com's South Asia Head ft. Santosh Kumar | EP 19
    Sep 1 2026

    Santosh Kumar is the Regional Head for South Asia at Booking.com - the world's largest online travel company, with over a billion room nights booked a year. But his path here was anything but ordinary: from playing cricket at the state level, to a master's in the US, to consulting, to American Express, and finally to leading one of the most powerful travel platforms on earth.

    In this episode of Innside Scoop, host Anant Kumar (Co-founder, Brij Hotels) sits down with Santosh to unpack what it really takes to run travel at global scale - and why he believes generalists, not specialists, will win the AI era.

    We get into:

    → Why "talent doesn't win championships, culture does" - and what sport taught him about business
    → Whether ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude are actually a threat to Booking.com
    → Why India isn't one market, but "many Indias"
    → The Booking.com vs Agoda question every hotelier asks
    → Why Booking won't just acquire a local Indian player
    → Alternative accommodation now driving ~38% of room nights
    → How Genius, payments, and the "connected trip" are reshaping travel
    → His rapid-fire: biggest fear, dream job, and the book that changed his life

    A candid conversation on leadership, AI, responsible travel, and the future of the industry.

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    If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at:
    innsidescooppodcast@gmail.com

    Follow Innside Scoop's Social Media Handles:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjEI8Hl3bFNm9_ZBFtxx_nw
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innsidescoop_podcast

    For any other queries EMAIL:
    innsidescooppodcast@gmail.com

    Follow Santosh Kumar's Social Media Handles:
    LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/in/kumarsantosh

    Follow Booking.com:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCde5lyhz54IYdyrbGA5F5rg
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookingcom/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookingcom/
    Website: https://www.booking.com/

    We hope you will enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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    Follow Anant Kumar:
    LinkedIn: @anant-apurv-kumar
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anant-apurv-kumar/

    YouTube: @brijhotels672
    https://www.youtube.com/@brijhotels672

    Instagram: @brijhotels
    https://www.instagram.com/brijhotels/

    Website: Brij Hotels
    https://www.brijhotels.com/

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    About:

    Innside Scoop is the ULTIMATE podcast for hospitality enthusiasts, aspiring hoteliers, and industry professionals. Hosted by Anant Kumar, co-founder of Brij Hotels, this podcast is designed to provide deep insights and expert advice for those entering or already in the hospitality industry.

    Why Listen to Innside Scoop Podcast?

    • Expert Host: Anant Kumar brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the table. Learn from his journey and the invaluable lessons he’s gathered along the way.

    • Industry Secrets: Discover the untold stories, insider tips, and strategies that drive success in the hospitality sector.

    • Diverse Perspectives: Hear from a variety of industry leaders who have been mentored by top professionals in the field. Gain insights from their unique experiences and strategies that have driven their success.

    Join us as we explore the dynamic world of hospitality, from luxury escapes to innovative service strategies. Tune in to Innside Scoop and get the insights you need to excel in the hospitality industry.
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Inside India’s Hotel Boom: Data, Demand & Insights | Karan Mahesh - STR, CoStar Group | EP 15

    Inside India’s Hotel Boom: Data, Demand & Insights | Karan Mahesh - STR, CoStar Group | EP 15
    Jul 1 2026

    In this episode of Innside Scoop with Anant Kumar, we sit down with Karan Mahesh, Senior Sales Manager – South & Southeast Asia at STR (CoStar Group), to decode the data behind India’s hotel and hospitality boom.

    From occupancy and RevPAR trends to how pricing power has returned post-pandemic, Karan shares data-driven insights that reveal what’s really happening in India’s hotel market. He also explains how STR’s analytics shape strategic decisions for hotel owners, investors, and brands across the region.

    In this conversation:

    • The real story behind India’s hotel recovery
    • What hotel data reveals about demand patterns
    • How hoteliers can use analytics to make smarter decisions
    • Advice for aspiring hospitality professionals

    Whether you’re a hotel owner, investor, or an aspiring hotelier, this episode offers a rare inside look at how data drives success in hospitality today.

    Subscribe to Innside Scoop with Anant Kumar for more deep-dive conversations with the people shaping the hospitality industry.

    Guest Suggestions:
    Email: innsidescooppodcast@gmail.com

    Follow Innside Scoop

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjEI8Hl3bFNm9_ZBFtxx_nw
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innsidescoop_podcast

    Follow Karan Mahesh

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanmahesh/

    Follow CoStar

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoStar
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/costar/
    • Website: https://www.costar.com/

    Follow Anant Kumar

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anant-apurv-kumar/

    Follow Brij Hotels

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brijhotels672
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brijhotels/
    • Website: https://www.brijhotels.com/

    About Innside Scoop

    Innside Scoop is the ultimate podcast for hospitality enthusiasts, aspiring hoteliers, and industry professionals. Hosted by Anant Kumar, Co-founder of Brij Hotels, the podcast delivers deep insights, industry trends, and practical advice from leaders shaping the future of hospitality.

    Why listen?

    • Expert insights from hospitality leaders
    • Industry secrets, trends, and strategies
    • Real-world experiences from successful professionals
    • Actionable advice for hotel owners, investors, and aspiring hoteliers

    Join us as we explore the dynamic world of hospitality—from luxury hotels and boutique stays to data, technology, and service innovation.
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    1 h et 17 min
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