Discover the elegance of London’s iconic five-star hotel as Torsten Van Dullemen shares insights on hospitality, innovation, and the exciting future of Mandarin Oriental
Step into the world of one of London’s most iconic five-star hotels, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, where elegance and grandeur converge. In this captivating episode, podcast host Renae Leith-Manos sits down with Torsten Van Dullemen, the General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Vice President of Operations, and Group Director of Sustainability.
Torsten, a seasoned hotelier with an impressive career spanning the globe, shares his insights on the luxury hospitality industry.
With a wealth of experience across Mandarin Oriental’s prestigious properties in Washington, Hong Kong, Manila, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok, as well as with Oberoi in India, Torsten brings a unique perspective to his role in London. A Dutch national and MENSA member, he speaks six languages and has deep ties to the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, where he began his career as a management trainee before rising through the ranks.
Under his leadership, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has undergone a multi-million-pound transformation, led by internationally acclaimed designer Joyce Wang.
The hotel now features an award-winning spa and diverse dining options, including the two-Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and the Japanese izakaya experience at The Aubrey.
In this engaging conversation, Torsten discusses the much-anticipated opening of the new Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Mayfair, his journey through the luxury hotel industry, and his passion for creating unforgettable experiences for guests.
Catch every episode, complete with stunning visuals of the world’s most luxurious hotels, on Renae’s YouTube channel, “Renae’s World, Where to From Here.”
