In my last blog, Beyond the CV: Three Languages You Must Master, I wrote about the skills every ambitious hotelier needs: technical expertise, human skills, and strategic thinking. While exploring these, one thing became crystal clear: the biggest struggle isn’t learning skills—it’s the actual job search. Most people underestimate what job searching really takes. They […]
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A polished CV may open doors, but it won’t build a career. Hotels today face a talent crisis, yet the issue is rarely a shortage of people—it’s a shortage of vision in how companies recruit and develop Talent. Many firms still rely on rigid HR processes, while groups like Taj and Hilton in Asia and
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Hotel magazines love hero stories. From “Dishwashing to Empire” tales to glamorous CEO profiles, these stories bring our industry to life. But there’s a problem: they inspire without preparing young hoteliers for the real climb ahead. Or worst, they kill motivation. Take Hotelier India story about Rahul Chaudhary. The glossy version says he washed dishes
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In a previous article, I emphasized the value of building strong ties with reputable hospitality recruitment firms. Early in my career, the choice was simple—only a handful of respected firms existed, and forming relationships with them was straightforward. But as your career advances, the landscape changes. You become more discerning about whom you engage with,
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The Waldorf Astoria – New York, 1965 The lobby whispered with old-world elegance. Polished oak, the Lexington Clock’s steady tick, beeswax in the air. Fresh roses from the morning market stood in heavy vases, their perfume mingling with the faint scent of leather chairs. Behind the front desk, Daniel – barely twenty in his freshly
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Before I get into the subject, I like to say thank you for reading. I can imagine, how much mail, messages, and advertising cross your screens daily. So, sharing some of your time to read my articles means a lot to me ! We live in extraordinary times; not necessarily better. The past 10 years,
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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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In meinem letzten Artikel habe ich gefragt: Warum gehört die Taj Group – Indiens bekannteste Hotelmarke – nicht regelmäßig zu den besten Arbeitgebern des Landes? Meine Antworten waren ehrlich, nicht kritisch. Denn Taj ist nicht für alle. Und das ist auch gut so. Gerade das macht die Marke für die Richtigen so interessant. In diesem
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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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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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