This week we speak to Tom Marsic, General Manager of Mantra Hotel at Sydney Airport about playing golf and Virgin Australia.
The challenge for the industry is…
The shortage of skilled labour in the kitchen
The things I like about my job…
Every day is different
And the frustrations are …
Overall shortage of skilled labour
If I didn’t work in travel I would be…
Bored
Favourite airline?…
Virgin Australia
My proudest moment was…
Having my first child seven years ago
The naughtiest thing I ever did was…
I think I’ll keep that one in the vault!
I try to relax by…
Playing golf
The last time I feared for my life was…
When I tore my ACL. It was the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced
If I can, I always try to avoid…
Being late
I really wish I had…
More time to play golf
The best advice I’ve ever received was…
If a task only takes a few minutes, then do it right away
I don’t understand why people…
Sweat the small stuff – stressing will not change the situation
My greatest weakness is…
Chocolates after dinner
And my greatest strength is…
Building a successful team
If I won a $1 million lottery (aside from travelling), I would…
Buy a holiday house big enough for my extended family
If I was prime minister I would…
Increase the aged pension
If I could be someone else for one day I would be a…
Professional soccer player at Real Madrid. My oldest son’s favourite team.
I’ve always wanted to travel to…
Spain
My favourite holiday was…
Fiji on the adults-only island of Liku Liku for my honeymoon
