Exploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the Andaz

English - January 26, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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X8_Ep15 “Exploring the Myths and Legends of Prague at the Andaz”

0:43: Welcome back to X8! Happy New Year and thanks so much for joining us!

1:10: What is always in your travel bag? Or in Peter’s case the ScottEVest

1:46: Hello & welcome Doris Hecht, General Manager of Andaz Prague!

2:25: So opening a hotel is difficult enough; tell us how you do it in a global pandemic?!

3:38: What were some unexpected issues and problems you’ve had to resolve?

5:20: Forwards and upwards right? How have you dealt with this continued Covid-19 and variant uncertainty?

6:32: What’s it like being a female GM in such a male dominated industry?

7:48: On Doris’ work vs life balance

10:04: We you merge the two as you do, do you find that everything just flows better?

12:17: I understand the hotel is a former palace; how do you balance and maintain it’s history with modern/new design language?

15:13: For someone who is coming only for a short visit; what are the “must do” adventures?

17:47: Thank you very much Doris! Hey, we’re coming to Prague and hope to be among the first to visit your hotel; good luck with the opening!

-How can people find you? Doris Hecht via LinkedIN or simply make a reservation at: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/czech/andaz-prague/prgaz

18:46 Thank you and thank you for joining us. Stay safe & keep traveling!!