Led Zeppelin, the lady who was hit on the head with an airplane and other tales of Duty Management
Communication breakdown sang Led Zeppelin fifty years ago. Your basic track about a rock musician’s unrequited love, a breakdown that was probably fuelled by dropping enough drugs to keep a small country high for a week. But that track could have been this week’s theme tune because of the omission of one word. Back in Led Zep’s heyday the breakdown would have happened in person or over the phone, now the possibilities for a communication breakdown... Read More
Video Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef
A Young Hotelier Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef at the Castlemurray House Hotel, St.Johns Point, Co.Donegal, Ireland. Marguerite shares her experience in the kitchen and the rewards of owning her own business. A 3 part interview – watch the first video above – the 2nd and 3rd continue below. Video 1: Little did this Young Irish Lassie realize that her first summer job at the foot hills of the Slieve League Mountains... Read More
Video Interview with Paul O’Connell, Hotel Catering Services Manager
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... Read More
Video Interview with Hotel Houskeeping Supervisor, Magdalena Sabiniano
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... Read More
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! What do Hoteliers think about the Festive Season?
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... Read More
Video Interview with Shaun Parsons, Hotel Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Food and Beverage
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... Read More
Video Interview with Swiss Hotel Management School Students and Lecturer
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? Read More Read More
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