Helmut Meckelburg

The Hotel Business is a global business. So let me come straight to the point. You have to be able to communicate in at least 2 languages. One of those two languages is English. If You are from North America, of course You speak English and yur focus should be to aquire Spanish as a […]

I have chosen a photo for this Blog of 3 students who studied hospitality at the famous Cornell University in Ithaka, New York. At the time, when this photo was taken,  the first one had a clear plan and agenda. He would work a few more years abroad to gain experience in the international hotel

It was a hot summer day in New York City. I had arrived in the “Big Apple” a few months earlier and was walking on Madisson Avenue exploring the city. Along the street side there were garbage cans lined up to be emptied and even though, I did not really pay any attention to them,

In Part 1 I focused writing about the importance (in my very personal opinion) that everybody who is serious about making a career in the hotel industry, should master the task, to create his or her first resume or CV personally and without the use of a resume or CV writer. The internet offers so

Good evening or Good Morning, wherever You are reading this.  Yesterday I received an email from one of the many CV writing companies. At first I wanted to push the “Del” key because I used to write my own resume or CV and do not need their services, but I was curious and I started

Often I am being asked, if it is possible to begin a hotel career without having a degree or even an apprenticeship. The answer is a clear sounding ” YES ” ! I am living proof of it. When I was 16 I started as a dishwasher in a large resort on the Baltic Sea

There is no doubt in my mind, that your career has been affected by this virus. Actually, I did not want to write about Corona at all. So many discussions, news and reports are bombarding You almost daily. Those who want to listen will find much information. Those who want to be scared, will be.

Congratulations ! You have made the decision to start Your career in the hotel industry.  This industry is one of the most  fascinating and diverse industry worldwide and offers many opportunities to those who are motivated, ambitious and goal oriented.  With my Blog I want to motivate, assist and guide hoteliers from all over to

Why is a career plan so crucial in the hotel industry? This simple question holds the key to your future success. Few individuals start their careers with a clear vision of their destination. Many talented professionals, including those in hotel schools, apprenticeships, or early roles, such as cooks, front office managers, or sales managers, often