Midweek Interview with Louis T Collection’s Niklas Wagner

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This week, we speak to Niklas Wagner, Director of Operations at Mantra Samui and Hotel Bocage Hua Hin, Louis T Collection.

The challenge for the industry is…

An increasing lack of interest in the profession and opertions without soul.

The things I like about my job are…

The ability to be creative and to develop people.

And the frustrations are when…

People are reluctant to change and stuck in the status quo.

If I didn’t work in travel I would be…

A coach or interior designer.

Favourite airline?

Qatar Airways.

My proudest moment was…

Graduating from University in the UK.

The naughtiest thing I ever did was…

Can’t share, not sure if the statute of limitations has passed on this, LOL.

I try to relax by…

Running or swimming.

The last time I feared for my life was…

Two weeks ago on a flight that had to turn around because of a technical issue.

If I can, I always try to avoid…

Junk food, sugar and meat.

I really wish I had…

More patience.

The best advice I’ve ever received was…

Be self aware.

I don’t understand why people…

Live in a negative mind set.

My greatest weakness is…

Self control when is come to ice cream.

And my greatest strength is…

Adaptability.

If I won a $1 million lottery (aside from travelling), I would…

Buy a hacienda in Spain, grow my own food and add more dogs to the family.

If I was prime minister I would…

Lead by example.

If I could be someone else for one day I would be a…

NBA Star.

I’ve always wanted to travel to…

South America.

My favourite holiday was…

So many…

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