Video Interview with Annie Buckley, Hotel Public Relations Manager

A YoungHotelier.com video interview with Annie Buckley, who is the Hotel Public Relations Manager (Hospitality PR & Marketing) at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai. Annie tells us about what got her into the role and what competencies are required of those looking to pursue this field, among other things. This is a 3 part series – the 1st video can be viewed above, while the other two parts follow below. Video 1: Having chosen English and Geography while ascertaining a Bachelor... Read More

Led Zeppelin, the lady who was hit on the head with an airplane and other tales of Duty Management

Communication breakdown sang Led Zeppelin fifty years ago. Your basic track about a rock musician’s unrequited love, a breakdown that was probably fuelled by dropping enough drugs to keep a small country high for a week. But that track could have been this week’s theme tune because of the omission of one word. Back in Led Zep’s heyday the breakdown would have happened in person or over the phone, now the possibilities for a communication breakdown in a relationship have... Read More

Video Interview with Matt Griffis, Hotel Front Office Manager

YoungHotelier.com interviews Matthew (Matt) Griffis, who is the Front Office Manager at the new Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina in Dubai. Matt gives a valuable insight into the world of hospitality through the eyes of a Front Office professional, what it took to get here and what competencies would be most valuable in someone looking to fill the shoes of a front of the house role. The video is split into 3 parts, the first part can be seen above. Video 1: Matt... Read More

Video Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef

A Young Hotelier Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef at the Castlemurray House Hotel, St.Johns Point, Co.Donegal, Ireland. Marguerite shares her experience in the kitchen and the rewards of owning her own business. A 3 part interview – watch the first video above – the 2nd and 3rd continue below. Video 1: Little did this Young Irish Lassie realize that her first summer job at the foot hills of the Slieve League Mountains in Castle Murray House Hotel... Read More

Video Interview with Paul O’Connell, Hotel Catering Services Manager

A YoungHotelier.com interview with Paul O’Connell, who is the Hotel Catering Services Manager at the Capella Castlemartyr Hotel in Cork, Ireland. Paul discusses his stint in various areas of the hotel field, working with companies like Jury’s Doyle and what it is like to be a Hotel Catering Services Manager with a high-class boutique group of hotels. 1st video: Hailing from the green foothills of the Mullaghareik Mountains of Abbeyfeale Paul O’ Connell commenced... Read More

Video Interview with Hotel Houskeeping Supervisor, Magdalena Sabiniano

An interview with Hotel Housekeeping Supervisor, Magdalena Sabiniano at the Ritz Carlton Dubai. Magdalena a.k.a Maggie a.k.a “Supermum” is also the winner of the “Hotel Houskeeper of the Year” award at the Middle East Hotelier Awards 2007. Watch Part 1 of the interview above…Part 2 continues below. Video 1: Are you irate at the thought of sitting at a desk on a daily basis? Looking for a more physically challenging role in hospitality where you are... Read More

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! What do Hoteliers think about the Festive Season?

Roy L. Smith wrote……. He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree! Younghotelier.com once wrote……. He who has not got passion in his heart shall never survive the test of time! Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! Celebrating this festive time with our loved ones, no matter what differences or beliefs we hold with our neighbours is about relishing in the company and the love of others. Read More  Read More