This week, we speak to Niklas Wagner, Director of Operations at Mantra Samui / Hotel Bocage Hua Hin.
The great thing about my job is…
I get to put my own stamp/ creativity on the operation.
The challenge for industry is…
Cut and paste approach to creating hotels/ diminishing interest of young people in working in this industry.
My greatest achievement is…
Graduating from University in the UK.
The biggest thing in MICE this year will be…
Use of technology and incorporation of special experiences into meetings (social responsibility, etc.)
I try to relax by…
Swimming, running, meditation.
I don’t understand why…
Some people live in a negative mindset, limiting themselves by their negative believe systems.
My favourite venue is…
Aplace that inspires, has a clear concept and a soul (Nobelhart & Schmutzig Restaurant in Berlin).
I’ve always wanted to travel to…
South America.
I am scared to death of…
Nothing.
I can’t live without…
Dreams.
I really wish I had…
Taken a little better care of my body when I was younger.
If I could invite four people to a dinner party, they’d be…
Phil Jackson, Richard Branson, Ricardo Semler, Tony Robbins.
For anyone starting out in the industry one piece of advice I’d give would be…
Follow your passions, if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
