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…
Michael has always enjoyed the informality and naturalness of working at the Mina Seyahi and believes its greatest success is derived from one thing……the ‘Mina Effect’! A relaxed and enjoyable approach to life where one never compromises on the quality of service to its people! Michael hosts a wealth of industry knowledge starting in the jungles of Africa in Sun City where he believes he learned how to create excitement and fun places of entertainment where people want to go! The renowned Barasti is an ideal example of that!
When asked what it is that Mr. Stefan Friedl admires most about his hotel. ….. It was in fact the people who both work and stay at the Mina Seyahi!! Stefan’s experience boasts both national and international hotel brands but his closest memories to heart shall always remain with Sheraton as this was where he learned to walk in the industry.
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
