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 of Arts in the University College of Cork, little did Annie realize that she would find herself 3 years down the line as a Public Relations Manager in The Ritz-Carlton Dubai!
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 extended; sms, email, web chat, and web 2.0 social networking sites. Within the business the same possibilities for communication breakdowns exist and then some.
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 Griffis shares his 12 year hotel journey that commenced as a Banqueting waiter in a Marriott Hotel on the Gold Coast, Australia and the steps up through the chain of command to arrive to his current designation as the Front Office Hotel Manager of the flagship Westin hotel in the Middle East.
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 would later be her calling and life choice! This hidden gem of relaxation is overlooking Mc Swynes Bay and is assured to rejuvenate your soul and invigorate your palette! The two renowned signature dishes “Prawn & Monkfish in Garlic” and warm chocolate cake ……hold a history as old as Mc Swynes Castle and have been key stones in their success! Marguerite’s assures us that if they were to be removed from these from the menu then she would immediately file for bankruptcy! Continue reading →
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 his hotel tales as a glass collector in the Devon Inn Hotel in Limerick.
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 still afforded the guest contact? I think the larger part of us are envious of Maggie who shares her story on how she enjoys the physical work involved in her housekeeping role and is confident that she would fall ill from boredom and lack of activity if she were to try a desk based job!
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. Continue reading →
We interview Shaun Parsons, the Executive Assistant Manager (EAM) incharge of Food & Beverage operations at the Mina Seyahi Complex (Le Meridien & Westin) in Dubai. Part 1 is viewable above…the video continues in Part 2 below.
Interview Highlights: 1st Video: Have you ever heard a friend’s tale as to how their casual part time job turned into their career choice or calling? Starting at an early age as a kitchen apprentice chef, Shaun realised that he his high school results afforded him the academic qualities to study Food & Beverage at university.
Are you looking for a way to see the world while experiencing a diverse industry? Combine Passion with travel, experience a different day every day in an environment that has phenomenal demographic changes on the horizon and presents unlimited opportunities? What do the youngsters of today make of the hospitality industry and why do they choose this ever changing and challenging career path as a life choice? Continue reading →
Since it’s announcement a few weeks ago, YoungHotelier.com has made waves in the “Young” and dynamic part of our industry. From online news features to wonderful emails from hoteliers around the world, we’ve received much positive feedback and encouragement…just another reason to keep our efforts alike, kicking and moving to new levels with time. Here are some comments we’ve received lately…
