The importance of networking, education and mentoring in the hospitality industry
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Arian Röehrle is the former president of AICR, The International Association for Deputy Managers and Front Office Managers of Luxury Hotels. In this podcast, Arian tells our listeners about this important networking organization and how it has grown into a well-established professional and educational entity. He discusses the importance of networking in the hospitality industry and why AICR has its place in this ever-changing field.
Arian also talks about his own career choices and path and why young people today should embrace the hospitality field. He gives our listeners insight into some of the challenges the field is currently facing, why training, mentoring and education are so important and how hospitality leaders and managers can improve their communication and leadership styles. He touches upon managing culturally diverse teams and how to create effective and motivated teams. Finally, Arian discusses the challenges of working in the hospitality field and having a healthy work / life balance.
After being employed in the hospitality industry for the last 15 years and working his way up from pageboy to general manager in 11 hotels across five countries, Arian and his wife Anja have founded A&A Hotel & Gastronomie Betriebs-GmbH. They plan on continuing to surprise and delight guests and staff by creating lasting relationships and memorable moments.
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