Wes (Wajdy) ElChaar

First hospitality job:

Guest Service associate (Covering Bell person, concierge, and front desk)

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Age you started working in hospitality:

25

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Your inspiration to begin working in hospitality:

Inspired by my brother who worked with IHG and personally enjoyed dealing with

different guests and cultures

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My hospitality mentor:

Various mentors and leaders helped me through out my careers, and sometimes it is

not the actual person but the actions or words.

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What are your favourite aspects of your job?

Operations, Dealing with guests, revenue optimization

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What has inspired you to continue your career path in hospitality?

Pleasure in meeting other cultures and continuous improvement

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Advice for students interested in a career in hospitality:

Be passionate about the industry and patient to move ahead