Series 1 | Episode 5: Melissa Tang
Welcome to Leading a New Era, the podcast from IHG Hotels & Resorts that brings you inside the world’s most iconic luxury hotels, through the voices of the people who lead them.
In this episode, we’re at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain in China, a wellness-focused, sustainability-driven retreat at the gateway to a UNESCO World Heritage site, with General Manager Melissa Tang.
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Meet the guest
Melissa Tang
General Manager – Six Senses
Qingcheng Mountain
Melissa Tang is a purpose-driven leader whose career journey reflects courage, curiosity, and deep emotional intelligence. She has worked across multiple countries and functions, growing from front-line operations into senior leadership – often navigating change and complexity with grace and intention.
At Six Senses Qingcheng Mountain, she brings the brand’s values of sustainability, wellness and connection to life in every detail – from farm-to-table cuisine to community partnerships. Melissa is especially passionate about building inclusive cultures and developing people, leading from the heart with a clear focus on mindfulness, balance, and meaningful impact.
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Ep 2: Merry Antoja – Kimpton Los Monteros, Marbella
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Ep 3: Mohamed Mahmoud – InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay
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Ep 4: Diego Padula – Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort & Spa, Honduras
Diego brings global flair and a love for culture, cuisine and design to Honduras’ first international five-star hotel, inspiring teams and guests with purpose and creativity.
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Ep 5: Melissa Tang – Six Senses Qingcheng Mountain, China
Melissa leads with empathy and intention, weaving wellness, sustainability and mindfulness into every detail of the Six Senses experience in the heart of Qingcheng Mountain.
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Ep 6: Nick Yarnell – Six Senses London
A luxury hospitality veteran with global roots, Nick brings calm confidence and emotional intelligence to London’s newest icon, creating meaningful, intuitive guest experiences.
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