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
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
At Luxury Hospitality (LH) we recently announced our support for She of the Sea and their Diversity Pledge. By signing the Pledge, we have made a public commitment to creating real, positive change within our own organisation and across the yachting industry when it comes to gender diversity. We also know that diversity isn’t limited … Continue reading
Martin Mainey is a born teacher, starting out as a chemistry teacher in Istanbul and later working in senior roles in establishments of further education. He has also worked in industry and on board, always a keen observer of what makes people tick and perform to the max. Now head of leadership and coaching at … Continue reading
Championing gender diversity is something we take seriously at Luxury Hospitality, so it was an easy decision to throw our support behind She of the Sea and their Diversity Pledge. She of the Sea is a community of professional women in yachting, spearheaded by First Officer Jenny Matthews. Along with her business partner Natasha Ambrose, … Continue reading
