Rocco Bova

An introduction to my career to date and the making of My Humble House

Interview by Francesca Canzano to share my experience on the importance and relevance of wellness in personal and professional life.

Learn how to become unstoppable and have a growth mindset

Invited by David Arraya to discuss about my path to discovery and the story behin My Humble House

Talking to young hotelier Aditya and discussing about the concept of My Humble House

My reflections on the essence of luxury in hospitality – drawing on my experience in the hotel industry. I describe the pivotal role of hosts in creating bespoke experiences and expands on the nuances of understanding consumer psychology in the luxury market.

Invited by Edward Leos, publisher of The Hotel Guide, to discuss about the state of the industry and a teaser about My Humble House and a new, upcoming leadership retreat.

Sharing my story of resilience and the birth of My Humble House

A talk with Anjalika about My Humble House and my story so far.

Sharing current challenges and solutionsof the hospitality industry including the birth of My Humble House

In this article I was given the opportunity to share my professional career and the path to the creation of My Humble House.

For one business, Rocco and My Humble House did exactly that and increased profits by 800%, simply by introducing the behaviours and thinking instilled within the My Humble House philosophy.

Rocco Bova is the founder of My Humble House as well as being a passionate hotelier with a global and long-standing career within the industry. So, what is My Humble House and why is it of such importance for businesses in the Hospitality Industry? It is a revolutionary business model which goes… Mostrar más

For one business, Rocco and My Humble House did exactly that and increased profits by 800%, simply by introducing the behaviours and thinking instilled within the My Humble House philosophy.

Rocco Bova is the founder of My Humble House as well as being a passionate hotelier with a global and long-standing career within the industry. So, what is My Humble House and why is it of such importance for businesses in the Hospitality Industry? It is a revolutionary business model which goes deeper to culture and empowerment, helping businesses be more efficient, attracting the best talents in the industry, rewarding, and retaining them to ensure a sustainable and flourishing business.

New generations require new methods. An employee needs to be a business partner and feel responsible for the success of a business.

My Humble House's business model is about this and more. Listen to this interview to find out more. Mostrar menos

Talking about the challenges of gettin staff back to work in hotels and hospitality. What can we do to attract talents back?

We are at the turn of a new era for hospitality. One that will empower employees like owners of the business they work in.

Given the opportunity to share my views on responsible travel in Mexico.

Interviewed by Jyoti Balani on my experience in Mexico and describing the ecoproject in Cuatro Cienegas with Grupo Hotelero 1800.

Entrevista con Adolfo Tuñon de Mesa Consultores. Compartiendo claves para el manejo y la formación de equipos exitosos.

Les invito a conocer un poco más sobre este interesante lugar, a a través de una interesante entrevista con Rocco Bova, Director General de Grupo Hotelero 1800.

Disparity in wages and benefits between hospitality industry and other business is by far one of the worst.
It's time for a revolution.

Sharing my views on Conscious and Sustainable travel.

As part of a special June thought-leadership series, experts from around the world I have been asked to share my insights to some of the questions that challenge us today more than ever in gauging matters of social responsibility, people, culture, health and frameworks for adapting to change.

Interview with global webcaster Pietro Asilli.

Provided an article full of tips on how to minimize the use of plastic in hotels and SPAs.

Nuevo episodio con ROCCO BOVA de Grupo Hotelero 1800 en donde nos platica de su larga carrera en la Industria Hotelera y de sus experiencias trabajando en diferentes países alrededor del mundo.

Rocco Bova is an esteemed Italian professional who, in almost thirty years of activity, has contributed to the success of important hotel and restaurant chains such as Four Seasons, Hilton, St Regis and Aman Resorts, on four different continents.

Described how to thrive in challenging situation and manage fear to one's favor.

Interviewed by Sonal Uberoi to share my opinions on mental health and future of wellness related to hospitality.

Invited as moderator for one of the virtual sessions about sustainability in the wellness industry.

The story of an Italian hotelier abroad.

During this pandemic we have been spending countless hours online. This has been affecting our communication and leadership style. Is virtual the future of leadership?

I was invited to share tips and news with Sarah Groen, founder of Bell & Bly Luxury travel

Rocco Bova is living quite the hospitality adventure. I wanted to catch up with him for a few reasons.

Firstly he’s running a health resort in Mexico, a fascinating country. Sometimes a reputation for drug cartels, kidnapping and more recently a catastrophic impact of COVID-19. But Rocco loves Mexico, and he’s lived in enough countries to be able to make an objective decision.

Secondly, with people maybe questioning why they work in hospitality and wondering what the future… Mostrar más

Rocco Bova is living quite the hospitality adventure. I wanted to catch up with him for a few reasons.

Firstly he’s running a health resort in Mexico, a fascinating country. Sometimes a reputation for drug cartels, kidnapping and more recently a catastrophic impact of COVID-19. But Rocco loves Mexico, and he’s lived in enough countries to be able to make an objective decision.

Secondly, with people maybe questioning why they work in hospitality and wondering what the future might hold, Rocco demonstrates just what an exciting and varied career it can provide. He’s worked in all the corners of the globe, really getting to know local cultures and people as he lives in, rather than travels through, so many different countries. It’s one of the great opportunities a career in hospitality can provide. But I wanted to chat realistically about the pros and cons. Is a family life still possible, is managing different cultures a challenge, does he miss the comforts of a regular home life. I won’t spoil the conversation, but safe to say Rocco absolutely LOVES hospitality and all the adventurous opportunities it has created for him. Mostrar menos

Featured on Key Beds as one of the speakers at the Virtual World Travel Summit 2020

The new power of travel—virtual or real—to unlock spaces for rebalancing, resetting, renewing and finding your center in this unprecedented time of change.

Panelists:

Dr. Cindy Geyer, Canyon Ranch Medical Director
Dietmar Müller-Elmau, Schloss Elmau Founder and CEO
Rocco Bova, Chablé Yucatán GM
Simon Marxer, Miraval Director of Spa and Wellbeing
Moderated by: Danielle Pergament, travel writer and contributor to NYTimes Travel

Rocco will be taking us through his background and what his current role is. He will also be giving us his thoughts on wellness and wellbeing and what he recommends you can do to help improve your business. Finally we will be hearing what has been happening at Chable Yucatan during these difficult times and what they’ve been doing to drive business.

Sharing my views on the tourism trends in Mexico for 2020 and beyond

In the middle of the pandemic, many hospitality school students around the world are questioning their choice of career. What does the future of travel and tourism look like, along with the job market of the world’s largest employer?

Surrounded by the concern, latest Covid restriction announcements, frustration and some expressed confusion currently circulating within the UK, and more specifically the Hospitality Industry, it was pleasure to receive some good news and positivity from the hotel industry in Mexico.

Today EP had the pleasure of talking with Rocco Bova, GM of Chablé Yucatán, who being originally from Italy is a passionate hotelier with an impressive career spanning over 20 years within the luxury hotel… Mostrar más

Surrounded by the concern, latest Covid restriction announcements, frustration and some expressed confusion currently circulating within the UK, and more specifically the Hospitality Industry, it was pleasure to receive some good news and positivity from the hotel industry in Mexico.

Today EP had the pleasure of talking with Rocco Bova, GM of Chablé Yucatán, who being originally from Italy is a passionate hotelier with an impressive career spanning over 20 years within the luxury hotel market.

As GM of a beautifully boutique resort surrounded by jungle, we were interested to find out how lockdown and the pandemic has impacted on the resort and much of Mexico over the past 6 months?

Up 60% over 2019 figures, thriving city centres, local tourism and already seeing return guests visiting since only opening in June was not what we expected to hear. This is especially true when one considers that roughly 50% of the tourism market is traditionally comprised of American and European visitors and where contactless payment and at table service is not an every day necessity.

Rocco has a refreshing outlook on the situation. He believes in being smart and obviously abiding by the simple hygiene and distancing rules but importantly, that Covid is something that we are simply going to have to live with, for the time being at least. His thinking is that we ultimately have the ability to see ourselves as in a tunnel and so, we will only ever see darkness or alternatively, we can choose to see ourselves in light and then we will see the opportunities and positivity in business, life and within our communities, which despite the current situation we find ourselves, actually exists all around us. Mostrar menos

As a quarterly contributor to HNN, this is my latest article on customer service and behaviour.

From Italy to the Yucatan jungle of México, Rocco Bova shares his worldly journey to becoming General Manager of the Chablé Yucatán. We further discuss how wellness, hospitality, and México are all aligned.

Interviewed on a Instagram live show with the one and only Michaela Guzy.
Michaela was one of the first to visit Chable' Yucatan and loved it! It was such a honor to talk to her few years after her visit and tell her how Chable' Yucatan has evolved since.

Q&A to update TTG MENA on the current situation in the Americas and how business is performing.

In this new interview, episode 37 of the Torres Consulting Podcast, I have the pleasure to have a conversation with Rocco Bova about:

-The unique and exclusive Chablé, its´concept and sustainable approach to wellbeing
-His career, from humble beginnings as a waiter back home to managing resorts gobally
-What true hospitality is (all about serving others)
-The opportunities to be found in the current scenario: be relevant, stand out
-The importance of doing good to others… Mostrar más

In this new interview, episode 37 of the Torres Consulting Podcast, I have the pleasure to have a conversation with Rocco Bova about:

-The unique and exclusive Chablé, its´concept and sustainable approach to wellbeing
-His career, from humble beginnings as a waiter back home to managing resorts gobally
-What true hospitality is (all about serving others)
-The opportunities to be found in the current scenario: be relevant, stand out
-The importance of doing good to others, help everyone and elevating yourself along the way

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A 7 minutes interview became over 20 minutes. So much to share about wellness and my passion of the industry.

Live Instagram with Leah Wink, founder of Journey on Travel, a Virtuoso Travel Agency based in Los Angeles.

Invited as panelist for a debate on operation of a wellness resort post-COVID19

Invited as a speaker at a Virtual event covering many international experts in travel, tourism and hospitality
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Interview with Rudra Soni. Sharing my experience with Indian readership.

Sheetal, Director and Chief Editor of the World Travel Magazine, invited me for a live talk to share the beauty of Chable' Yucatan to her audience

Interview with ROCCO BOVA, an international Hotelier currently General Manager at the Chablé Yucatán, a multi-award winner 5-star #wellness #resort. We talk with him about the next level skillsets needed in order to succeed.

Leaders need to come up with new ways, innovative and creative solutions in order to thrive #business. With #transformation always comes an expansion in #skillsets. We take a closer look at it.

Invited to an open panel to share what the actual business and future trends are in the region where I am assigned

Interview with Soribel Fernandez, a wellness expert based in New York, where I shared how I managed to turn a crisis into an opportunity by applying a healthier lifestyle.

An Instagram Live with Shahzad Haider, a luxury expert, in a discussion about the future of luxury resorts.

Shared my views and opinions on the current situation in Mexico with tips on how to overcome the pandemic, be more positive and apply new strategies for business. (webinar in Spanish)

Sharing my views on how to handle stress and pressure andkeep a positive spirit to be able to manage people and business better.
Support the community first to earn trust and win this crisis.

Shared my views and experience with the followers of the hospitality blogs.

Share my views on sustainable tourism

Invited as speaker together with luxury expert Antonio Paraiso to share my knowledge on the luxury hotel industry and ultra personalization.

Invited as part of a panel of speakers to share my knowledge of wellness and its influence in travel post-pandemic.

Mary Jane created an Instagram and Youtube channel where she shares short motivational videos from people all over the world sharing positive tips on how to survive this crisis.
She invited me as a global hotelier to share mine.

Shared my ''so far'' experience and how did I get through COVID19 successfully.

Entrevista con la periodista Claudia Olguin platicando de nuestra resiliencia en la hotelaria.

Entrevistamos a Rocco Bova, una persona afable, amable y cercana que no podría representar mejor la esencia de Chablé Yucatán.

Shairng my views with Samantha Brooks about the current situation and why Chable' Yucatan is perfect for a vacation right now.

Welcome to WELL Q+A. Sallie Fraenkel, former CMO and COO of Spafinder, has had the great fortune to visit hundreds of wellness resorts and destination spas throughout the world. Wellness travel is her passion. In this column, she will interview some special people she came across in the “wellness world” — both in travel and the lifestyle. From resort owners and General Managers to treatment practitioners, entrepreneurs who create products and people who deliver services, She aims to get a… Mostrar más

Welcome to WELL Q+A. Sallie Fraenkel, former CMO and COO of Spafinder, has had the great fortune to visit hundreds of wellness resorts and destination spas throughout the world. Wellness travel is her passion. In this column, she will interview some special people she came across in the “wellness world” — both in travel and the lifestyle. From resort owners and General Managers to treatment practitioners, entrepreneurs who create products and people who deliver services, She aims to get a snapshot of what’s on their minds. In her first Q&A, you will meet Rocco Bova, GM of Chablé Yucatán. Mostrar menos

Sharing my experience in managing this wonderful resort (in Spanish)

An interview with socialite, wine expert, traveller and social media guru Deby Bear to discover more about Chable' Yucatan.

In this article i share my views on analysis of staff behaviour which will lead to guests behaviour in the second part.

Invited as guests speaker to this Virtual Conference to share my views on the Luxury segment of the Hospitality and Hotel sector as well the future of Luxury Hotels.

In this article I am sharing my view on the leadership behaviour and how the decisions made during crisis can leave behind a great legacy (or not).

Sharing my views (in Spanish) about solidarity and purpose during times of crisis. A webinar done with the World Wellness Weekend Mexico

Sharing my views with Prabhjot Singh on what were the learning points during this pandemic.

Hospitality Talks’ continued coverage on hotel reopening to highlight lessons learnt during unconventional times with boots on the ground, “General Managers’ Perspective”. How will we attract guests? What efforts are being organized to safely welcome guests? What associate training efforts have been implemented to operate? How does the hotel operation differ today? Sam-Erik Ruttmann and Abid Butt will moderate the discussion with our panel that includes Rocco Bova – General Manager Chable… Mostrar más

Hospitality Talks’ continued coverage on hotel reopening to highlight lessons learnt during unconventional times with boots on the ground, “General Managers’ Perspective”. How will we attract guests? What efforts are being organized to safely welcome guests? What associate training efforts have been implemented to operate? How does the hotel operation differ today? Sam-Erik Ruttmann and Abid Butt will moderate the discussion with our panel that includes Rocco Bova – General Manager Chable Resort, Mexico, Peter Pederson – Managing Director Villa Copenhagen, Denmark, and Chris Rynkar – General Manager Renaissance New York Chelsea USA. Mostrar menos

Carlos is a Luxury Travel Curator selling the best hotels and resorts worldwide to the most discerning travellers.
Here I get on a discussion on how we have reopened and what measures are we taking at the resort to ensure health and safety to our guests and staff.

BONNIE BAKER entrevista a un pannel de invitados y además embajadores de World Wellness Weekend México.

Joined DRW over an interview of blending luxury and wellness.

Shared my views on what guests should expect once hotels are re-opened.

Una charla con Rocco Bova, Líder de CHABLÉ. Un amigo a quien respeto y admiro por su gran trayectoria profesional y gran ser humano.

Bidroom organizes I Meet Hotel, a global conference connecting hoteliers to the future of hospitality. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, we have to take our conferences online.
Here we discuss what HR practices can be taken in order to save the team and the business.

Entrevista con Rocco Bova, General Manager del Chablé Resort & Spa.
En el 2017, Chablé Resort & Spa fue reconocido por la Unión Internacional de Arquitectos y la UNESCO, como el "Mejor Hotel del Mundo", y en Mayo del 2018 su restaurante insignia, IXI'IM fue distinguido por el Prix Versailles.

Invited as guest speaker together with other SPA & Wellness leaders to discuss about best practices to get ready post COVID19 in the SPA & Wellness industry

Invited by this world class University of Paris to talk to their students about the jobmarket in the current crisis.

Invited by Sara Jones, to share my views on how to make use of Social Medias to maximize presence, brand, and increase your network in the industry.

Who's up for an afternoon wellness break in the Mayan rainforest? Join us as Rocco Bova, General Manager of the destination spa, Chablé Yucatán, comes to us live from the lush, tranquil Chablé gardens to chat about how they combine Shamanism with luxury, ancient healing techniques with modern science and their passion for culinary, tequila and sustainability.

Invited to join this live webinar together with some world class wellness experts to highlight travel after COVID and the future of wellness.

As the first podcast of a regular series, we check in with leading hoteliers and general managers to get an exclusive glimpse into their careers, their lives and their ambitions. This time, we speak to Rocco Bova, Checking in with Rocco Bova, general manager at Chablé Resort.

Invited to share my views with the monthly ''Check in with'' program of Boutique Hotel News.

Invited by Thiago, a world class photographer, to share my opinions and ideas on the impact og the pandemic and what will happen after that.

During the past 10 years of my career, I have been blessed with working for some amazing brands like Aman Resorts, St Regis and most recently, Chable'. All have something in common, an incredible commitment to personalized service. Here I explain what my views are.

As an ambassador of Hoteliers Guild, Chable' Yucatan has particupated to the first Virtual Gourmet Extravaganza directed by its founder Frank Pfaller.

If you’re looking to make a job change this year, here are a few things to look for when differentiating a good hospitality company from a great one.

Interview with Wimintra Raj, Founder and Chief Editor of Hotelintel, a digital magazine focusing on hospitality trends and news.

Glenn Hausmann invited me to share my experience as a luxury hotelier with his audience prior to interview Brad LeBlanc, Chief Development Officer of Best Western Hotels.

Insight about wellness at Chable' Yucatan

An interview with Oliver Pectu, Managing Director of CPP-Luxury a blog about lifestyle, branding and luxury travel

I was part of a panel interview to define new trends in Wellness around the world and how is perceived amonth consumers.

The most sacred secrets of the Maya are hidden deep in the jungle of Yucatán. At the Chablé Resort & Spa, you can discover those secrets in sustainable luxury.

Don’t wait until it’s too late and your days as a hotelier are behind you. Now is the time to plan your post-working life.
In this article I share how to invest your hard earned cash to make it grow and guarantee you a suitable and comfortable life after retirement.
Enjoy the reading.

Encouraging a relaxed approach to the “game of life,” Chablé Resort (Chocholá, Mexico), recently debuted its Wellness Golf program, which involves players connecting to the game on a spiritual, emotional, and environmental level

An interview (in Spanish) which highlight the accomplishments of Chable' Resort and a few tips to hotel's General Managers

In the hospitality industry, ideas about wellness are changing,” says Rocco Bova, taking a thoughtful sip of mescal. “We’ve made a conscious decision not to follow the traditional model, where the spa, massages and fitness are at the centre of everything. Instead, we’re focused on the wellness of being.
“For me, that’s about creating happiness, be it through experiences that please the palate, the eyes, the mind and the soul.”
As general manager of the globally acclaimed Chablé Yucatán… Mostrar más

In the hospitality industry, ideas about wellness are changing,” says Rocco Bova, taking a thoughtful sip of mescal. “We’ve made a conscious decision not to follow the traditional model, where the spa, massages and fitness are at the centre of everything. Instead, we’re focused on the wellness of being.
“For me, that’s about creating happiness, be it through experiences that please the palate, the eyes, the mind and the soul.”
As general manager of the globally acclaimed Chablé Yucatán Resort & Spa, hidden deep in Mexico’s Mayan jungle – Bova is a well-placed observer of the changing nature of wellness.
While his five-star hotel does have a genuinely spellbinding spa, and a fitness centre that wants for nothing, he argues that just as important are other factors essential to wellbeing: sublime gastronomy, a profound sense of space, a respect for local culture and, crucially, exquisite design. Mostrar menos

Interviewed to discuss about the history of Chable' and how it did get so much recognitions by the press and industry since its beginning.

An interview with Tracie Amend, CEO of Hotel Stories podcast, a platform for hoteliers to share their amazing stories.

In this article i share my opinión about guests loyalty and its transformation over time. Particularly describing the volatility of the Millennial segment and their views on loyalty in general.
I hope you enjoy the reading.

In this article, I share my know how to plan what to do in order not to fall empty handed after our long and busy career is over.
We all know how hard we work in hotels and the last thing is to abruptly stop working and not knowing how to keep ourselves busy. Here you have a few tips and what I am planning for myself.

Evolution of Boutique Hotels in concepts, design and operation from 1980 till current times.

Learn how to use and maximize the use of Social Medias for your personal branding.

A successful career in hospitality is built on vision, relationships, dedication and continuous education.

Interview with online magazine LUXESPITALITY.

After working with Millennials for nearly 10 years, I decided to share a few tips with my fellow colleagues.
I hope you will enjoy as much as I did.

An exclusive interview with Chief Editor, Prabhjot Singh Bedi.

The Mauritian Art of Welcoming Meets the Italian Art of Welcoming.

Helping hoteliers how to professionally use Social Medias and interacting with potential job opportunities.

First podcast with Susan Pannozzo. Talking about career tips for aspiring hoteliers.

In This Episode, I Reveal:
- Why the on-boarding process is important, and why so few companies get it right.
- What should be included in the induction and on-boarding process, beyond simply filling out necessary paperwork, and Rocco shares examples of how to make an amazing first impression with you new hires.
- What works best for initial training, and how training has evolved over the years.
- How rewards and recognition can improve employee retention.
- Why spending the time… Mostrar más

In This Episode, I Reveal:
- Why the on-boarding process is important, and why so few companies get it right.
- What should be included in the induction and on-boarding process, beyond simply filling out necessary paperwork, and Rocco shares examples of how to make an amazing first impression with you new hires.
- What works best for initial training, and how training has evolved over the years.
- How rewards and recognition can improve employee retention.
- Why spending the time upfront to properly develop your associates can help you get the most value out of them, even if they’re only with you for a short term. Mostrar menos

The Unique Character of the St Regis Mauritius