Nikolina Christo : HOTEL VOICES
In this week’s episode, we journey from Hong Kong’s creative studios to Japan’s quietly refined retreats, where Caspar Schmidt, Founder of QCC Collection, reveals how purposeful transformation can turn a hotel into a living story of belonging.
Caspar’s path in luxury hospitality began among Asia’s design capitals and evolved into a consulting practice that guides owners and investors in reshaping boutique assets across the Asia-Pacific. His work with QCC Collection reimagines how hotels connect culture, sustainability, and experience — proving that design is not decoration, but a language of identity.
Listeners are invited into a conversation on how authenticity creates value, how AI can serve creativity, and why the future of luxury lies not in scale, but in sensitivity. It’s a masterclass in building places that feel alive — where every texture, detail, and gesture carries meaning.
Key Themes We Explore
The Art of Boutique Transformation
Crafting Belonging Through Design
The Advisory Mindset in Hospitality
Sustainability as the New Luxury Standard
The Role of AI in Human-Centered Growth
From Brand to Culture — Evolving with Intention
Patience as a Strategy for Long-Term Value
Where luxury is redefined not by what you see, but by what you feel.
