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 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
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 Dubai Hotel Complex General Manager, Michael Scully
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... Read More
Video Interview with Dubai Hotel Director of Sales & Marketing, Stefan Friedl
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. Read More Read More
Middle East Hotelier Awards 2007 – Exclusive Interview with Organizers
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. Read More Read More
Video Coverage of the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2007
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... Read More
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