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What made you choose this line of work and commit
to it for more than 30 years?
It was purely accidental that I got into the my personal journey; I worked in various hotel
hospitality industry. I started in this industry departments throughout my career, and these
30 years ago as a doorman in Los Angeles. steps gave me an edge and an advantage to
grow in this industry.
With time, I realized that no other profession
was as fulfilling to me as being an hotelier. In One of the other things that kept me going
many other industries, there is a standardized is meeting interesting guests. It is fascinating
environment, but a hotel is very dynamic. There to interact and connect with people from
is always something to learn, which keeps various nationalities, occupations and cultures.
me motivated. A typical day at work involves Our guests tend to be very professional and
coordination with different departments such dignified and each new guest brings their
as Food & Beverage, Sales, Events, and Rooms. unique experience to us. I could commit myself
Gradually one develops an awareness of all because working in a hotel every day is full of
the different departmental functions, and this new opportunities and challenges.
becomes the key to excel. This resonates with 2
You came back to South China after managing
many hotels worldwide. What drew you back?
What’s not to like about Guangzhou? I the bottom of my heart. The people here
traveled frequently for my work and have are genuine and culturally rich, and the
been to major cities in China like Beijing, city has kept its Cantonese heritage intact
Shanghai, Shenyang, Harbin, Wuhan, even after its rapid development. When I
Guiyang, Chongqing, and Sanya. While all had the opportunity to work in Guangzhou
the cities to which I have travelled have again, I didn’t need to spend much time
their own charm, I love Guangzhou from thinking about it.
B 3eing a long-time supporterWe find joy in workingand satisfaction to see
of AmCham’s events, whichwith you from conceptthe excitement and joy of
one is your most unforgettable
experience with us?
to execution with an the guests on the event
endeavor to put on a night. Every event is
great event. It gives us a unforgettable.
feeling of contentment
AmCham South China hosted 2017 APCAC Asia Pacific Business
Summit at LN Garden Hotel, April 19-22.
South China Business Journal 17
to it for more than 30 years?
It was purely accidental that I got into the my personal journey; I worked in various hotel
hospitality industry. I started in this industry departments throughout my career, and these
30 years ago as a doorman in Los Angeles. steps gave me an edge and an advantage to
grow in this industry.
With time, I realized that no other profession
was as fulfilling to me as being an hotelier. In One of the other things that kept me going
many other industries, there is a standardized is meeting interesting guests. It is fascinating
environment, but a hotel is very dynamic. There to interact and connect with people from
is always something to learn, which keeps various nationalities, occupations and cultures.
me motivated. A typical day at work involves Our guests tend to be very professional and
coordination with different departments such dignified and each new guest brings their
as Food & Beverage, Sales, Events, and Rooms. unique experience to us. I could commit myself
Gradually one develops an awareness of all because working in a hotel every day is full of
the different departmental functions, and this new opportunities and challenges.
becomes the key to excel. This resonates with 2
You came back to South China after managing
many hotels worldwide. What drew you back?
What’s not to like about Guangzhou? I the bottom of my heart. The people here
traveled frequently for my work and have are genuine and culturally rich, and the
been to major cities in China like Beijing, city has kept its Cantonese heritage intact
Shanghai, Shenyang, Harbin, Wuhan, even after its rapid development. When I
Guiyang, Chongqing, and Sanya. While all had the opportunity to work in Guangzhou
the cities to which I have travelled have again, I didn’t need to spend much time
their own charm, I love Guangzhou from thinking about it.
B 3eing a long-time supporterWe find joy in workingand satisfaction to see
of AmCham’s events, whichwith you from conceptthe excitement and joy of
one is your most unforgettable
experience with us?
to execution with an the guests on the event
endeavor to put on a night. Every event is
great event. It gives us a unforgettable.
feeling of contentment
AmCham South China hosted 2017 APCAC Asia Pacific Business
Summit at LN Garden Hotel, April 19-22.
South China Business Journal 17
