The Future of Casual Living with Asli Kutlucan (TFE Hotels)

In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and co-host Kristian Lupinski sit down with Asli Kutlucan, CEO Europe at TFE Hotels, to explore how the company is bridging the gap between hotels and homes with its fast-growing Adina and MM:MT (Moment) brands.

In this episode, Asli shares:
🏨 Why casual living is the next evolution of modern hospitality
🏗️ How adaptive reuse is unlocking new value from underused city buildings
🤖 How the new GXP platform is transforming guest experience and staff operations
🌍 Why flexible, service-led living is resonating with a generation on the move
💬 How to balance tech-driven efficiency with authentic hospitality

From Berlin to Cambridge, Hamburg to Glasgow, TFE is leading a new era of living that’s flexible, connected, and human-centered.

Meet the host of Pillow Talk Sessions
Jessica Gillingham is the Founder and CEO of Abode Worldwide, a strategic public relations agency dedicated to elevating the profile of transformative technology solutions in global hospitality, lodging, and rental living. An established industry thought leader, Jessica is a frequent conference speaker and author of Tech-Enabled Hospitality, a new book exploring the innovations shaping the sector.