July 2025

Starwood Barry – Raider of Hospitality or Visionary

The Soul of Hospitality In a recent post titled “Passion Doesn’t Quote Billionaires — It Remembers Birthdays,” I mentioned Barry Sternlicht—a name that should resonate with every seasoned hotelier. He is the visionary behind W Hotels and the man who led Starwood’s audacious acquisitions of Westin and Sheraton. His brilliance in brand reinvention reshaped the […]

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Why Hoteliers in Germany Should Take a Closer Look at TAJ Hotels

In my last article, I asked the question: Why is the Taj Group—India’s most iconic hotel brand—not consistently ranked among the country’s best employers? The answers I offered were not critical. They were honest. Taj isn’t for everyone. That’s not a secret. It doesn’t want to be. And that’s precisely what makes it a goldmine

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India’s Best Hospitality Employers in 2025: Why Taj is not there?

In today’s world, careers shape more than paychecks. They define identity, growth, and legacy. For young hoteliers, it’s no longer about titles. It’s about meaning. India’s hospitality titans are in a race, not just for guests, but for talent. The future leaders. The real difference-makers. The Great Place to Work® 2025 rankings show who’s winning

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Das letzte Interview – Als HR noch pulsierte (German Translation)

Von Helmut Meckelburg / 24. Juno 2025 New York, Manhattan. 9:58 Uhr. Ms. Miller, HR-Direktorin des legendären Hotels, saß hinter ihrem Schreibtisch, die Augen auf die belebte Park Avenue gerichtet. Sie zündete sich die zweite Zigarette des Morgens an – langsam, bewusst. Ihr Schreibtisch war eine Insel der Ordnung im Chaos: ein altes Bakelit-Telefon, ein

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