Video Interview with Annie Buckley, Hotel Public Relations Manager

A YoungHotelier.com video interview with Annie Buckley, who is the Hotel Public Relations Manager (Hospitality PR & Marketing) at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai. Annie tells us about what got her into the role and what competencies are required of those looking to pursue this field, among other things. This is a 3 part series – the 1st video can be viewed above, while the other two parts follow below. Video 1: Having chosen English and Geography... Read More

Video Interview with Matt Griffis, Hotel Front Office Manager

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 role. The video is split into 3 parts, the first part... 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 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