Today we want to tell you the story of a young man who stumbled into the restaurant world a bit for fun and then fell madly in love with it. From his part-time job in a restaurant to "round up" through his studies at ALMA, International School of Italian Cuisine, to...
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10 Minutes With: Marcel Thoma, General Manager, Mandarin Oriental Marrakech
Marcel Thoma joined the Mandarin Oriental during one of the most challenging periods in the hospitality industry’s history – the year of worldwide lockdowns. It was March 2020 and he was based out of the Hong Kong HQ waiting for Morocco to open borders. He finally...
Legendary London Bartender, Brian Silva, reveals the rules at Rules
Why the secret of a great cocktail is all in the measure, how a 23-second-stir makes the perfect martini, and why he loves the classics. Established in 1798 by one Thomas Rule, Rules is the oldest, continuously functioning restaurant in London specializing in...
Where It’s All Happening: Working as F&B Director at Dubai’s Sofitel Jumeirah Beach
In terms of location, you can’t do much better than the Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach. Located on...
From Ski Rental to Five Star Resort: The Evolution of Sport Hotels
Sport Hotels has had a unique evolution: the group didn’t start as a hotel. In fact, the company...
Building a Career Roadmap: Insights from the GM of Mandarin Oriental Geneva
hosco.tv sat down with Lars Wagner, the General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva, to...
Learn by Doing: How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
This week, Hosco talks to Joe Haslam, who is the co-founder of Hot Hotels and a professor at IE...
Sourcing Innovation From Outside: How AccorHotels Faces Disruption
Some people are afraid of disruption, but not Yves Lacheret, who currently holds the position of...
The World’s Best: Sofía Barroso, 2016 Receptionist of the Year
Think you have what it takes to be the world’s best receptionist? Meet Sofía Barroso,...
From Dishwasher to CEO: How One of the Youngest Hoteliers Did It
Follow Hosco to Abu Dhabi’s Happiness Island, where we sit down with Nehme Imad Darwiche, founder...
Adrenaline Rush: InterContinental Geneva’s MICE & Events Sales Director on why she loves her job
From New York to Dubai to Geneva, Claire Zendali has led a tour-de-force career in the world of...
All the right ingredients: AccorHotels’ CEO of F&B on what it takes to create a successful restaurant
What’s it like to oversee food and beverage operations at more than 8’000 restaurants and bars...
As Long As It’s Legal: How Hotel Ritz Madrid’s Chief Concierge Runs His Legendary Desk
Meet Borja Martin, Hotel Ritz Madrid’s Chief Concierge, who has spent his entire 18-year career...
Peru On The Menu: How COYA Carved Out The Latest High-End Dining Niche Worldwide
Adam Bel Hadj, Coya’s Director of Restaurants, recently sat down with Hosco to discuss the...
Reaching The Top: These Six GMs Share Their Success Stories
Does a life of hard work pay off? For those who strive for success in the hospitality industry, it’s a question we ask ourselves frequently. Many of us also ask ourselves this one: when will I become a GM, and how will I get there? Well, look no further for the answers to your burning questions!