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🌍 Episode 58: Building Hospitality Giants with Samantha Muna | The AfriCAN Do! Podcast
Africans CAN Do! It is more than an affirmation; it is our clarion call to action. In this episode of The AfriCAN Do! Podcast, we celebrate the ownership of our narratives by diving into the 30-year journey of a titan in the African hospitality sector.
We are honored to introduce Samantha Muna, the Founder, Managing Director, and Head of Business Development for Trianum Hospitality. As a pioneer in third-party hotel management in East Africa, Samantha has redefined the standards for serviced apartments, extended stays, and holiday homes across the region. 🏨✨
🎙️ Why You Need to Listen to This Story: Samantha’s entrepreneurial journey is a masterclass in global expertise meets local impact. From managing institutional hotel assets in Boston, MA, to working with global giants like Walt Disney World, Hilton, and TUI, she has returned home to build a powerhouse that influences the very skyline of East Africa.
In this episode, we explore: The Art of the Pivot: How Samantha transitioned from global consulting to founding East Africa’s leading management firm. 📈 - Hospitality Real Estate Finance: Deep insights from a Cornell University MMH specialist on market dynamics and asset performance.
- Strategic Growth: The "how-to" of securing new opportunities and navigating intricate negotiations in the African market.
- Correcting the Narrative: Breaking barriers for women in tourism and property development through leadership in KPDA - Kenya Property Development Association and KAWT - Kenya Association for Women in Tourism.
🌟 About Samantha Muna With an academic foundation from Kenya Utalii College, Hotel School Les Roches (Switzerland), and Cornell (USA), Samantha brings a three-continent perspective to the table. She is a seasoned deal-maker and a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), dedicated to improving the performance of hospitality assets under institutional ownership.