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  <title>121. Laurent Gardinier: Leading Relais &amp;amp; Châteaux</title>
  <description>Many of my most unforgettable hospitality and culinary experiences have been meaningful not just because of their quality, creativity, or service, but because they fostered a deeper connection to the local culture, people, and traditions. These experiences go beyond excellence—they tell a story, evoke emotion, and create lasting impressions. This is exactly what our next guest has dedicated his career to curating, preserving, and championing. Joining us on this episode of&amp;amp;nbsp;On The Pass&amp;amp;nbsp;is Laurent Gardinier, President of Relais &amp;amp;amp; Châteaux, a prestigious global association of independently owned luxury hotels and restaurants. With nearly 580 properties across 65 countries, Relais &amp;amp;amp; Châteaux offers travelers an immersive way to experience the world—rooted in sustainability, heritage, and authentic local culture. Laurent is not only a visionary leader in hospitality, but also a hotelier and restaurateur himself. He co-owns Domaine Les Crayères, a luxurious 20-room hotel nestled in France’s Champagne region, and Le Taillevent, a two-Michelin-starred fine-dining institution in Paris. His deep industry expertise, passion for excellence, and commitment to sustainability shape his leadership as he steers Relais &amp;amp;amp; Châteaux into an exciting new era. In our conversation, Laurent shares insights into the evolving landscape of hospitality, what makes the Relais &amp;amp;amp; Châteaux collection so unique, and his ambitious vision for a more sustainable future. Now, let’s dive into this inspiring discussion with Laurent Gardinier. &amp;amp;nbsp; Learn more about Relais &amp;amp;amp; Châteaux:&amp;amp;nbsp; https://bit.ly/3A3Hl1o &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Follow Relais &amp;amp;amp; Châteaux on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4hhL7E4 &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Follow On The Pass on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3Kvgm1n &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; On The Pass on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hajZq8 &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Watch On The Pass Original: RARE, A Chef's Story: https://bit.ly/3NKDU2N &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Follow our Host, Gabriel Ornelas: http://bit.ly/3YS964b &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Learn more about On The Pass: https://bit.ly/3J2PPXP &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Lets work together! Get in contact: https://www.studioornelas.com </description>
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