Find Your Story

Learn from hoteliers across the country as they recount their beginnings, what made them stay in the industry and how much they enjoy the diversity, camaraderie and experiences that make their days different.

One Journey. Multiple Destinations.

Ramon

“I want to serve people. I consider it my purpose in life to serve people and I have the good fortune in life to do that both for our associates and for our guests”

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Ramon

Janet

“My favorite part of the job is seeing the impact I can make on my associates, seeing how they are able to grow every day.”

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Janet

Taylor

“The thing about hospitality is that it’s great when you can start from the bottom and kind of work your way up. Any small role that you can get can lead to an even bigger role.”

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Taylor

Derek

“I went to school for chemistry, actually. When I got locked into the industry while working in school, I just couldn’t see myself doing anything else but working with people.”

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Brittany

Brittany

“We’re not a 24-hour operation like the hotel… I love my working hours… And ultimately, you get a balance of life, and that’s really what the spa is kind of about anyway, right? The balance of life.”

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Fatima

Fatima

“I’m growing within the industry but also growing within myself, gaining new experiences, gaining new responsibilities. I always have that big picture in mind. My next goal is to become a supervisor.”

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Karinna

Karinna

“The best thing that I can say to a person who is about to consider working in the hotel industry is that … just start. And once you start, you will realize all the different doors that can be opened. There are no limits.”

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Gus & Kentrelle

Gus & Kentrelle

Gus & Kentrelle have been oyster shuckers for a combined 67 years in the hotel industry. They love what they do because they get to have conversations and build rapport with people from all over the world.

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Derek
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