Celebrity Guests! Flashing cameras! Alert Hotel Security, the paparazzi are blocking the main hotel lobby entrance!? In the hospitality industry many of us have crossed paths with the stars that we often read about in glossy magazines. While we don’t like to admit it openly we love to tell others about it! These celebrity encounters tend to go one of two ways; a thrilling and exhilarating experience where the entire team is on a constant high, stalking the back of house corridors in the hope of accidently bumping into this world renowned celebrity!
A video specially made to introduce the YoungHotelier TEA Lounge! We hope you find the video informative and entertaining You can also find a text overview below, if you prefer reading or printing this out for your reference. Continue reading →
What is it? We call it the TEA Lounge (Talk, Engage and Ask) – this is an exclusive discussion forum geared towards hoteliers and is a place to ask and answer questions related to joining, learning about and working in the hospitality industry.
Who can access it? Everyone. Guests and visitors can browse through the forums. However for access to all features, you can register (for free) on the forum – this allows you to post new topics, answer those posted by others, create an interesting profile, upload your photo or use an avatar, send private messages to other members and more! To visit the TEA Lounge, just surf over to www.younghotelier.com and click on the TEA Lounge link at the top of the screen…or go directly to www.younghotelier.com/lounge
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 →
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…
An exclusive YoungHotelier.com interview with the organizers of the Middle East Hotelier Awards 2007, held on 31st October 2007 at Madinat Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai. The videos feature footage of the Hotelier awards and interviewed are Diarmuid O’Malley, Publishing Director ITP Business and Chris Jackson, News Editor for Hotelier Middle East. You can also watch footage of the awards here.
The Hotelier Middle East Awards held on 31st October at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai with 18 Award Categories including GM of the Year and Unsung Hero of the Year. The Hotelier Middle East Awards held on 31st October at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai with 18 Award Categories including GM of the Year and Unsung Hero of the Year. Unofficial footage courtesy YoungHotelier.com - A Passion For People. Watch the exclusive interview with the organizers of the awards. The Winners this year:
Unsung Hero of the Year: Tyrone Sinnamon, Madinat Jumeirah
General Manager of the Year: Francisco Giles, Renaissance Dubai
Laundry Manager of the Year: Sunil Panaparambil, Le Meridian Al Aqah Beach Resort
Housekeeper of the Year: Magdalena Sabiniano, Ritz Carlton Dubai
Spa Person of the Year: Shyam Viswanathan Pillai Lalitha Kumary, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Fitness Instructor of the Year: Halem Buyante, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Hotel Engineering Person of the Year: Ahmed Ezzat, Crowne Plaza Resort Sharm El Sheikh
IT Person of the Year: Gururaj Sheshachalam, Coral Boutique Villas Al Barsha
HR Person of the Year: Maria Elkaer Hansen, Ritz Carlton Doha
Accounts Person of the Year: Tess Victoria, Fairmont Dubai
Procurement Person of the Year: Biruvaraj Lakshmanan, Coral Boutique Villas Al Barsha
Outlet Manager of the Year: Jean-Pierre Joncas, Fairmont Dubai
Stewarding Person of the Year: Ryan Guerra, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Chef of the Year: Bernd Geiger, Al Manzil and Qamardeen hotels
Sommelier of the Year: Luca Gagliardi, Hilton Dubai Creek
F&B Manager of the Year: Faiek El Saadani, JW Marriott Dubai
Marketing and PR Person of the Year: Elaine Nettleton, Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts
Concierge of the Year: Kamal Jayalath, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
A warm welcome to all “Young” Hoteliers and Hospitality professionals! We are happy to introduce www.younghotelier.com, a platform geared towards showcasing the industry and more importantly, the people that define it!
Our Vision: We want to be a home to young hoteliers everywhere!
Our Core Values and Mission:
Connect: Help young hoteliers connect socially, professionally & emotionally
Learn and Grow: Nurture potential and the need to grow through collective experience and wisdom. Share inspiration.
Belong: A place for simply being you, no matter where your life choices take you.
Be Different: Be bold. Cherish and celebrate our differences.
Have fun and keep it real: Be honest. Walk the talk. Life isn’t a dress rehearsal, so remember to enjoy the journey!
To learn more about the Story and concept behind YoungHotelier.com and to learn how YOU can contribute, click here
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