Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality · 2026-07-23 · 55 min
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline sits down with Kurt Berman, General Manager of Eleven Deplar Farm, a 13-room ultra-luxury adventure lodge on Iceland’s Troll Peninsula. Kurt is also the founder of Wild Hospitality and Wild Wander. With more than three decades of experience leading iconic properties across the Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, the Caribbean, and now Iceland, Kurt shares why true luxury has far less to do with marble bathrooms and white-glove service than most people think. Together, they explore the realities of operating in some of the world's most isolated destinations, from sourcing everyday items and adapting to unpredictable weather to creating unforgettable guest experiences that couldn't happen anywhere else. Kurt also shares his philosophy that the greatest luxury isn't extravagance - it's removing decision fatigue and allowing guests to be fully present. You'll also hear the incredible story of how Kurt met his wife (a helicopter pilot), what it was like raising a son across six countries, and why some of the most memorable hospitality moments come from embracing the unexpected rather than trying to control it. This episode is
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