YoungHotelier.com is happy to present “The Middle East Hotelier Road Trip”, in conjunction with Movenpick Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East. Our next stop in the Hotelier Road Trip Middle East – Doha, Qatar: About Movenpick Hotel Doha: A modern low-rise boutique hotel perfectly situated for business and leisure travellers at two minutes’ walking distance to the National...

Dr Max Hitchins, the Hospitality Doctor shares his wisdom and tells us what are the 5 Key things that define highly successful hoteliers.  About Max: One of the WORLD’S top speakers Max is recognised by peers and clients alike as one of the world’s top marketers and speakers. Speaking Industry legend Dottie Walters includes Max in the top ten best marketers in the world. Max was e...

Roger Harrop provides insights into what will allow hoteliers to compete and thrive despite the recession. Roger uses examples from his “Change House” model (see below) to illustrate his point and provides some interesting anecdotes to illustrate what sets the great apart from the mediocre. Excellent service is what it’s all about! Roger’s Change House Model: About Roge...

We often read about the stars and celebrities who live in Beverly Hills just under that “Hollywood” sign. Without actually admitting it there are many of you reading this who believes they live “the Perfect Life” filled with all the glamour, glitz, bright lights and happy endings! So too do many consider the hospitality industry as the most glamorous and fashionable industry to work in! A ...

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 ro...