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...

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...

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 a...

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 ...

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 h...

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. He reminisces about the times when his colleagues a...

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. Abou...