{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"143. Diego Guti\u00e9rrez: Stewarding One of the World's Great Hotels","description":"What does it take to build one of the most celebrated hotels in the world? In this episode of On The Pass, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Diego Gutierrez, Co-Founder and CEO of Chabl\u00e9 Hotels, the visionary hospitality brand behind Chabl\u00e9 Yucat\u00e1n, one of the most awarded luxury destinations in the world and widely regarded as one of the finest hotels in North America. Surrounded by jungle, cenotes, Mayan history, and a profound sense of place, Chabl\u00e9 has become a global benchmark for luxury hospitality, wellness, architecture, design, and cultural preservation. But this conversation isn't about luxury for luxury's sake. It's about responsibility. Together, Gabriel and Diego explore what it means to build a hospitality brand rooted in land, culture, community, and legacy. They discuss the tension between growth and preservation, the pressure that comes with global recognition, the role of food in telling the story of Mexico, and how true luxury is defined not by excess\u2014but by how something makes you feel. They also dive into: \u2022 The founding vision behind Chabl\u00e9 Yucat\u00e1n \u2022 Preserving culture while building for the future \u2022 Leadership lessons from family and legacy \u2022 Creating extraordinary guest experiences through authenticity \u2022 Wellness, architecture, and the spirituality of place \u2022 Growing Chabl\u00e9 into new destinations without losing its soul This is a conversation about stewardship, intentionality, and creating places that leave a lasting impact long after guests return home. Whether you're a traveler, entrepreneur, hospitality professional, designer, or simply someone interested in building meaningful experiences, this episode offers timeless lessons on leadership, culture, and the power of place. An On The Pass Studios Production   Learn more about Chabl\u00e9: https:\/\/bit.ly\/49DhOL1     Follow Chabl\u00e9 on Instagram: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4x5duy8   Follow On The Pass on Instagram: http:\/\/bit.ly\/3Kvgm1n     Subscribe to On The Pass on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4hajZq8     Follow our Host, Gabriel Ornelas: http:\/\/bit.ly\/3YS964b     Learn more about On The Pass: https:\/\/bit.ly\/44rEOsR     Lets work together! Get in contact: https:\/\/www.onthepass.com   ","author_name":"On The Pass","author_url":"https:\/\/www.onthepass.com","html":"