21 result(s) for luxury day in Interviews
Ragnar Almqvist Irish Ambassador to Hungary
- 16 Oct 2023 6:40 PM
The son of a Swedish folklorist and Irish writer, Ragnar Almqvist was born and raised in Dublin. Educated through the Irish language, he took degrees in English literature, German and Economics, joining Ireland’s diplomatic service in 2008. He is joined in Budapest by his wife, Ailbhe Keating, and daughters, Freja and Sadhbh.
Surprising Expats: Anni Kallioniemi, Cellist, Social Media Manager for Artists & Orgs
- 19 Jul 2023 1:38 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Pál Schmitt, Former President of Hungary, International Olympic Committee Member
- 20 Jul 2021 10:08 AM
Born 13 May 1942, he was a successful fencer in his youth, going on to win two Olympic gold medals. Later he became a politician, and served as President of Hungary from 2010 until his resignation in 2012. Today he is one of the 100 or so active members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Interview 2: Anunciada Fernández de Córdova, Ambassador of Spain to Hungary
- 9 Apr 2021 12:50 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Thomas Schwall, Former General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Budapest
- 26 Nov 2020 11:29 AM
Thomas brings a wealth of luxury hospitality industry experience to his position at GM in Hungary, joining The Ritz-Carlton Budapest team after 3 years as General Manager of the St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya in Russia.
Mark Cunningham, Co-Owner, 7scents
- 5 Nov 2020 4:47 PM
Mark is the co-owner of 7scents, Budapest’s go-to for all things good-smelling - from natural and organic skincare and cosmetics to home fragrances and exclusive niche perfumes.
Kata Balázs-Nagy, Owner, Luxury Project Events
- 16 Jun 2020 12:23 PM
Kata was born in Transylvania, and she moved to Hungary with her family when she was 14. She finished her education here in Budapest.
Falko Siecke, CEO, Terra Catering
- 9 Jun 2020 8:20 AM
Falko shares with us that he has experienced what luxury in customer service really means. This is due to the fact he's spent his whole life working at five-star establishments such as the exquisite Relais & Chateaux, the Hilton, and for the past 14 years in Provence and Budapest at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Xpat Interview 2: Jean Pierre Mifsud, Former General Manager, Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 5 Jun 2019 3:05 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Ragnar Almqvist Irish Ambassador to Hungary
- 16 Oct 2023 6:40 PM
The son of a Swedish folklorist and Irish writer, Ragnar Almqvist was born and raised in Dublin. Educated through the Irish language, he took degrees in English literature, German and Economics, joining Ireland’s diplomatic service in 2008. He is joined in Budapest by his wife, Ailbhe Keating, and daughters, Freja and Sadhbh.
Surprising Expats: Anni Kallioniemi, Cellist, Social Media Manager for Artists & Orgs
- 19 Jul 2023 1:38 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Pál Schmitt, Former President of Hungary, International Olympic Committee Member
- 20 Jul 2021 10:08 AM
Born 13 May 1942, he was a successful fencer in his youth, going on to win two Olympic gold medals. Later he became a politician, and served as President of Hungary from 2010 until his resignation in 2012. Today he is one of the 100 or so active members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Interview 2: Anunciada Fernández de Córdova, Ambassador of Spain to Hungary
- 9 Apr 2021 12:50 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Thomas Schwall, Former General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Budapest
- 26 Nov 2020 11:29 AM
Thomas brings a wealth of luxury hospitality industry experience to his position at GM in Hungary, joining The Ritz-Carlton Budapest team after 3 years as General Manager of the St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya in Russia.
Mark Cunningham, Co-Owner, 7scents
- 5 Nov 2020 4:47 PM
Mark is the co-owner of 7scents, Budapest’s go-to for all things good-smelling - from natural and organic skincare and cosmetics to home fragrances and exclusive niche perfumes.
Kata Balázs-Nagy, Owner, Luxury Project Events
- 16 Jun 2020 12:23 PM
Kata was born in Transylvania, and she moved to Hungary with her family when she was 14. She finished her education here in Budapest.
Falko Siecke, CEO, Terra Catering
- 9 Jun 2020 8:20 AM
Falko shares with us that he has experienced what luxury in customer service really means. This is due to the fact he's spent his whole life working at five-star establishments such as the exquisite Relais & Chateaux, the Hilton, and for the past 14 years in Provence and Budapest at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Xpat Interview 2: Jean Pierre Mifsud, Former General Manager, Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 5 Jun 2019 3:05 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?