March 31, 2025
Why I Stayed: How Growth, Culture, and Opportunity Kept Me in Hospitality - Steven Marais, Noble House Hotels & Resorts
In this episode, Steven Marais, Vice President of Rooms at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, shares his journey from bellman to VP, the importance of culture and opportunity in career growth, and insights into leading through change in the hospitality industry.
- (00:00) Introduction
- (00:32) Steven's career journey from Bellman to VP
- (01:47) How Steven got started in hospitality
- (02:33) Career opportunities in the hospitality industry
- (03:09) Steven's current role as VP of Rooms
- (04:04) The intersection of technology and hospitality
- (04:28) The power of longevity in building a career
- (05:09) Transition from Kimpton to Noble House
- (06:40) Importance of culture and team strength
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
