{"id":82171,"date":"2018-06-08T09:22:23","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T09:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speakersacademy.com\/speaker\/luc-van-bussel\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:45:17","slug":"luc-van-bussel","status":"publish","type":"sa_speaker","link":"https:\/\/www.speakersacademy.com\/en\/speaker\/luc-van-bussel\/","title":{"rendered":"Luc van Bussel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Luc van Bussel is an internationally recognized hospitality expert with a unique formula. As a candid and inspiring speaker, he motivates governments, organizations, and companies with his vision on connection in an increasingly digital, artificial world. His well-known statement: \u201cWhen everything becomes digital, human language makes the difference again\u201d underscores his mission.<\/p>\n<p>With sharp insights, personal stories, and practical tools, Luc demonstrates how hospitality is the key to sustainable relationships. He explains: \u201cRelationships are not coincidental, they do not arise by themselves and require human understanding. It is not marketing; it is a human thing.\u201d Luc describes himself as the \u2018heart\u2019 in soft skills and convinces his audience that hospitality is not just a strategy, but a way to create connection and trust.<\/p>\n<p>During his lectures, Luc shares groundbreaking strategies, such as his unique seven-step formula for heartwarming hospitality. He takes his audience on an inspiring journey: from surpassing ordinary service to creating unforgettable experiences that permanently bind customers, employees, and partners. With captivating stories, humor, and concrete examples, Luc motivates organizations to turn transactions into relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Hospitality is the invisible success factor for organizations that want to bind employees, guests, and customers to themselves. 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