32 result(s) for luxury 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.
Cameron McNeillie, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection
- 30 Aug 2023 4:16 PM
Cameron is a seasoned hotelier with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service through his effective leadership.
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.
Xpat Interview 2: Sameer Hamdan, Zuhair Awad, Owners, Mellow Mood Group
- 8 May 2023 4:32 PM
Mellow Mood Hotels has grown from a joint venture of two friends. Our group of companies was founded in 1997 by Sameer Hamdan and Zuhair Awad for the purpose of operating hostels to serve young foreign tourists visiting Budapest. Over the years, their portfolio has been expanded to the operation of a higher and higher level of hotels.
Xpat Interview 2: Gergő Galla, General Manager, Barceló Budapest
- 12 Jul 2022 1:58 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
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.
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.
Cameron McNeillie, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection
- 30 Aug 2023 4:16 PM
Cameron is a seasoned hotelier with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service through his effective leadership.
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.
Xpat Interview 2: Sameer Hamdan, Zuhair Awad, Owners, Mellow Mood Group
- 8 May 2023 4:32 PM
Mellow Mood Hotels has grown from a joint venture of two friends. Our group of companies was founded in 1997 by Sameer Hamdan and Zuhair Awad for the purpose of operating hostels to serve young foreign tourists visiting Budapest. Over the years, their portfolio has been expanded to the operation of a higher and higher level of hotels.
Xpat Interview 2: Gergő Galla, General Manager, Barceló Budapest
- 12 Jul 2022 1:58 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
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.