When you’ve worked on some of the world’s most innovative and impressive superyachts, using everything you’ve learned to create a pioneering new business is a natural next step. So began the journey of Luxury Hospitality founder Peter Vogel, who went on to develop one of the superyacht industry’s leading development enterprises focused on delivering the … Continue reading
When it comes to leadership, many believe we’re either born to lead or we’re not. It’s a lofty word that conjures the notion of special powers, a world apart from simple management. Peter Drucker, the Austrian-American management consultant made the distinction clear when he famously said: “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the … Continue reading
Having worked on board many busy yachts, we know there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done. And with the ever-increasing administrative pressures placed on yachts and their Captains, it’s often difficult for senior crew to find sufficient time to juggle crew administration, onboard accounts and customs clearance with planning itineraries … Continue reading
From running his own lounge bar in Greece to winning awards and training bar tenders around the world, Rob Rademaker is a natural when it comes to the theatre of luxury F&B. Rob’s extensive experience working at renowned cocktail bars and prestigious events saw him mixing in the right circles, eventually landing the role of … Continue reading
Written by: Lynne Edwards In a recent article for OnboardOnline, I discussed the issue of sexual harassment in the superyacht industry and whether or not we’ve witnessed any significant changes in recent years – I first wrote about the subject in 2015. In the article, I acknowledge that there does appear to be a greater … Continue reading
Growing up far from the sea where a superyacht was never to be seen, how does an A grade student in Germany become the chief stew on one of the world’s most iconic vessels? As Svenja Halligan would say, everything happens for a reason, but hard work can also make us lucky. Now a specialist … Continue reading
As head of interior training at Luxury Hospitality (LH), Renata Balla is well versed in delivering seven-star service for superyacht owners and guests. Whether it’s arranging flowers, making the perfect bed, caring for marble or table decoration, there’s no aspect of the perfect guest experience she hasn’t mastered. We caught up with Renata to learn … Continue reading
What do we imagine when we think of a butler? Perhaps a stoic figure in a bygone world of period drama, a silver platter ahead of every wish and command of the master? Lazlo Gal is a man in the know. A discreet and polished Hungarian, he began his career working in restaurants in Budapest … Continue reading
With over 20 years’ experience working in and managing Michelin-starred restaurants and five-star hotels around the world, Luxury Hospitality’s operations manager Erik Smit is passionate about service and the finer things in life. At LH, he is instrumental in building the business with its founder Peter Vogel, teaching and perfecting the technical skills of superyacht … Continue reading
As head of Insight at Luxury Hospitality, Julia Rogers is an expert in team building, helping individuals and groups to up their game by playing to their strengths. Underpinning her approach – and all crew training at LH – is Talent Dynamics, a personality test which identifies our individual strengths, challenges and team fit. Julia explains … Continue reading