Sunita Kafle - (Rising star) It was such a great opportunity to be able to attend the Hospitality New Zealand conference 2017. I would like to thank THA and Mures for providing this opportunity. The Future Leader’s Day was one of the best days of the whole NZ hospitality conference. It was very inspiring to hear those speakers talk about their experience and their success story mainly within the hospitality field. They were very passionate about the job they do, inspiring, knowledgeable and confident. * Aim high * Learn, absorb all you can * Find your fit * It won’t happen over night * Don’t get disheartened * Don’t jump around for money * Do your time * Roll your sleeves up * Get stuck in * Be flexible * Use initiative * Be yourself, be authentic * Just ask * See what others do * Implement ideas * Research * Learn about the trends (local, overseas, technology) * Keep up! * Networking * Let others know you * Travel
Steve Irvine - (Employee of the year) I’d like to first thank Merv & Madi for their fantastic hospitality, ensuring both Sunita and I were well looked after with help and assistance from checking in for all flights to clearing customs, always making sure we knew where to be and at what time. They generally made us feel very comfortable in our new surroundings. Well done guys! The Future Leaders Forum on Tuesday was excellent, was well organised and a great initiative of Hospitality NZ. It was good to hear the future rising star’s stories of how they started their careers in hospitality and why they were chosen. Wednesday and Thursday’s conference was well executed with a great line up of guest speakers. I personally enjoyed listening to the CEO of Hospitality NZ, Vicki Lee. She is an amazing woman and although only new to the industry, she has a lot to offer the industry. The Awards Gala Dinner was excellent, again, Vicki was sensational ensuring everyone was enjoying themselves. After a warm welcoming to NZ, Merv, Madi, Sunita and I were invited to the front of the stage for a group photo with Vicki which was a lovely experience.
December 2017 www.australianhotels.asn.au
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