S1 – EP2: David Macklin, GM, Four Seasons Langkawi

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David Macklin has worked with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for over 20 years. He is currently located in Langkawi, Malaysia where he is the GM of The Four Seasons there.
David talks about the huge changes he is already seeing in the world of luxury travel, and shows us the beauty of the UNESCO world heritage location where the resort is situated.
Sustainability and conservation are two big, new drivers of local tourism as he sees it.
David talks about working for The Four Seasons Group in Vietnam, Japan, Sydney and Hong Kong.

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Time Stamps:
Intro: 00:00
Langkawi: 01:40
David’s kayak building: 02:57
Personal life & family: 04:07
Four Seasons Nam Hai, Vietnam: 06:45
Four Seasons Langkawi Renovation: 09:30
The Imperial Villa: 09:57
What gives Four Seasons the edge?: 11:40
Attracting quality staff on an island: 12:30
The pandemic’s effects: 14:10
Sustainability: 15:50
Fish house: 18:05
The mangroves tour: 19:48
The future of luxury travel: 21:33
Activities in Langkawi: 23:50
David’s most memorable luxury travel experience: 25:00
Four Seasons, Chang Mai: 29:08
Four Seasons, Chang Rai Tented Camp: 29:58
Service in Malaysia: 31:30
Safety in Langkawi: 31:55
Post lock-down travel plans: 32:45
Outro: 34:08
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Crew for “Where To From Here“ Podcast:
Host & Executive Producer: Renae Leith Manos
Producer: Claudia Remedios
Associate Producer: Monique Bova
Associate Producer: Claudia Remedios
Editor: Claudia Remedios
Graphics & Design: Madeleine Remedios
Markerting & Promos: Maya Manandhar