Briefing: hospitality is more than a job

Traditional career paths are changing and new roles are opening up within hospitality. Still there are some pieces of advice that will always be relevant. Grasping opportunities and experiencing how a business works is important. Having an understanding that extends beyond your own role or department is invaluable.

The industry has its own set of values and core skills. In this briefing four experts share their experience and offer insight into hospitality careers:

  • Paul Pisani, SVP – Hotel Development, Corinthia Hotels on the wide range of the hospitality industry

  • Michael Devereux, Director – Acquisitions & Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts on the hospitality industry offering many career paths

  • Sinai Pedreschi, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Stafford London by Kempinski with advice for new recruits to the hospitality industry

  • Mohammed Al Nashwan, Chairman & Managing Director, HARTT Hotel Consulting on hospitality being a lifestyle, not a job

 


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Briefing: employing now for a certain future

Accepting the fact that ‘uncertainty is certain’ is a truth that is seen in today’s market. Understanding how you can mitigate this uncertainty can be done by employing the right people. Companies are now making the changes to their staff that will mean improved efficiencies and a sought after personalised service for customers. In this week’s briefing we hear from Guy Lean, of Hospitality People Group, Will Winch, of Mishcon de Reya and Arnaud de Saint-Exupery, of the Andaz at Liverpool Street.

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Briefing: where are the skill gaps?

As the market comes tentatively out of recession there are some deep-lying skill gaps that hoteliers have to fill. In this week’s briefing we hear from key experts on the market for employ-ability within the hospitality sector. There is now a real opportunity for both individuals and employers to be part of, and create, a formidable team. Interviewees include Guy Lean of Hospitality People Group, Will Winch of Mishcon de Reya, and Sir David Michels, of Michels & Taylor

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