Ep. 2187 Rocco Forte at the Verdura Resort | On The Road With Stevie Kim

Welcome to Episode 2187 of On The Road Edition with Stevie Kim. Today Stevie meets Rocco Forte at the luxury 5-star resort of Verdura in Sicily. In a wide-ranging conversation, Sir Rocco discusses his Italian origins, the definition of luxury, and coping with stress in the hospitality industry.  Sir Rocco also offers some helpful words of advice for those considering a career in the hospitality sector. More about today’s guest:  Sir Rocco Giovanni Forte is an English hotelier and the chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels. His group of 15 hotels in the UK, Italy, Belgium, Germany and Russia includes the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh and Brown's Hotel in London, as well as the Verdura Resort in Sicily. Connect: Website: https://www.roccofortehotels.com/  More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim  Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us!  Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!