New recruit, Zighy Bay spa director, Souhel El Achbah would like to develop the spa industry on a global scale.
Zighy Bay spa director Souhel El-Achbah, a speaker at Hotelier’s Spa and Wellness Summit this month, talks about the Omani resort’s sustainable approach
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality industry?
The most interesting part for me was to work globally. That opened up a whole world of experiences for me. You can learn so much from different places and cultures and integrate them into your hospitality concepts. It is a never ending learning process.
How has your previous work experienced inspired your management philosophy?
I have been very lucky to have some great mentors in my career. These have been hoteliers and spa people from all over the world. With their guidance I was able to improve my skills and sharpen my senses, developing an eye for detail without losing the big picture. My management philosophy is that I am a new age leader and always willing to learn.
Have you experienced any events or moments which have shaped your career to date?
I have had the pleasure to open spas and work prior to opening on their concepts. For me, it is the greatest thing to start with an idea, turn it into a concept and finally open up and run the spa. Seeing how everything comes together is a great moment.
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