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12/12/2024"I'm In": The Official Institute of Hospitality Podcast

#039 - I'm In - The Institute of Hospitality's Official Podcast - Managing Different Cultures at Christmas

Guests:Tej Walia (FIH)Christie Hayes (MIH)Alesandra Beqiraj (AIH)Artwork and Branding: Sonia Cresswell (MIH)Music by: Leon Williams (FIH)Episode Description: In this enlightening episode, host Phil Street FIH is joined by Tej Walia FIH, Christie Hayes MIH, and Alesandra Beqiraj AIH to dive deep into how the hospitality industry can effectively manage cultural diversity and expectations during the festive season. The discussion spans various aspects of hospitality management, from practical staff training to the importance of cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and clear communication.Whether you're a hospitality professional or simply interested in how diverse cultures celebrate Christmas, this episode offers valuable insights and rich anecdotes from industry experts.Why They Said "I'm In":Tej Walia: Tej believes in continuous learning and embracing diversity, essential elements for thriving in the hospitality industry, His "I'm in" moment stems from his passion for fostering an environment where staff and guests alike feel they belong and are respected and believes the IOH can support that.Christie Hayes: For Christie, saying "I'm in" happened almost by accident having been “Forced” to apply for the Restaurant Manager of the Year competition (which she won). She is delighted to now be part of the IOH family utilising the vast resources available to become a better leader and employeeAlesandra Beqiraj: Alesandra's "I'm in" came from a desire to focus on continuous learning and also to be involved in conversations shaping the industry.  In addition, she has also undertaken the mentorship programme.Conclusion: In summary, this episode of "I'm In" provides an in-depth look at how hospitality businesses can navigate and celebrate cultural diversity at Christmas time. The guests' shared wisdom and experiences offer practical advice and inspiration for making the festive season inclusive, respectful, and joyous for all.Tune in to this episode to learn how you can make your hospitality business a beacon of cultural inclusivity this Christmas season!**Join the Conversation:**- Twitter: @IoH_Online- Instagram: @ioh_online- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-of-hospitality/Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and together we can help shape the direction of conversation!For any feedback on the show or to put yourself forward as a future guest, please contact Phil Street directly at [email protected]

# Alesandra BeqirajAn industry expert who discusses her dedication to ongoing education and participation in conversations shaping the hospitality industry.

# Christmas Celebrations # Cultural Diversity # Tej Walia # Christie Hayes # Hospitality Management

11/07/2024"I'm In": The Official Institute of Hospitality Podcast

#034 - I'm In - The Institute of Hospitality's Official Podcast - Retirement & Beyond

If you’ve been following the show to this point, you’ll know we like to delve into subjects that don’t get much airtime.  This month we get stuck into another such subject as we explore Retirement and Beyond.To help Phil with this one we enlisted the help of legendary Hotelier Sue Williams FIH who herself has entered into a semi-retired phase, Steve Lowy MIH and brand-new member Alesandra Beqiraj AIH.It’s a tricky subject to cover as a lot of people don’t contemplate it until later in their career but we wanted to get people thinking about some of things to consider around the subject.  Our panel did not disappoint, and we covered: -What the concept of retirement means to our panelGetting the fundamentals rightIs retirement now a myth?Retirement v Taking a work breakThe impact of the changing worldThe steps to consider when contemplating retirementThe importance of staying relevantThe stories we tell ourselvesTechnology and retirementFinancial PlanningIs retirement a personal choice?As always, our guests also offered up their reasons for saying I’m in to the IOH and they were:-To get behind an industry body that’s doing great workTo connect with the rest of the sector, beyond their own spaceNetworking and to make connectionsFor professional developmentA huge thank you to all our guests on the podcast for giving you all something to contemplate.Enjoy!To learn more about the Institute of Hospitality visit https://www.instituteofhospitality.org/For any feedback on the show or to put yourself forward as a future guest, please contact Phil Street directly at [email protected]

# Alesandra BeqirajA new member of the Institute of Hospitality who shares fresh perspectives on the retirement topic.

# Networking # Career Transition # Retirement # Professional Development # Sue Williams # Steve Lowy # Staying Relevant

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