Considering a Career in Hospitality? There’s Room at the Inn!

A brief look at the wonderful world of hospitality, some challenges for the industry, and a few reasons why you might consider it as a career – by Andrew Lo The word hospitality derives from the Latin verb hospitare, meaning “to receive as a guest.”  Hospitality may bring to mind the times your relatives stayed over at your home, or the times your family went on vacation and stayed at a resort or hotel. As a guest, what do you need? Traditionally,... Read More

A Young Saudi Students View on Swiss Hospitality Education

By – Reda Hossain, Training Manager, Sheraton Jeddah “Hospitality is innate among the Arabs as it is among the Swiss however the Swiss have taken it to a higher level by opening this hospitality to all, perfecting their art and bestowing it on everyone willing to learn.” said Mr. Safwan Modir, a Swiss educated Saudi gentleman who has learned this art from Switzerland and is encouraging the hospitality education in Saudi Arabia through... Read More

Video: So you want to be a hotelier? Funny Movie about the Hotel Industry

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 true statement to make I feel for many reasons but... Read More