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Meaningful Connections As The Chedi Luštica Bay General Manager, Jan Albers has the responsibility of leading his team to success and creating memorable guest experiences. According to Jan, this involves building meaningful connections, continually improving the offer, and nurturing exceptional teamwork. Luštica Bay Magazine caught up with the GM to find out more on how he makes this happen. Jan Albers is a seasoned hotelier who has worked in diverse locations that include Croatia, the UAE, Malta, Germany, Switzerland and now Montenegro. Having gained experience in many different destinations, one thing remains constant - his commitment to delivering great customer experiences. As an exceptional hospitality leader, he firmly believes that effective and cohesive human resources and teamwork play a key role in ensuring success. 1. What is the philosophy of this hotel? Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections between guests, clients and partners alike. The Chedi Luštica Bay was born out of a desire to celebrate an active, healthy lifestyle: to experience the beauty that our peninsula’s nature has to offer, to build community, to engage with locals and fellow travelers, to work and enjoy new adventures. 2. The Chedi Luštica Bay is part of the highly regarded luxury brand of The Chedi, how would you describe The Chedi as a brand? The core of The Chedi brand is the slogan “Where One Finds Peace”. The word ‘Chedi’ typically refers to a place of meditation and has been associated with settings where one finds peace. In the same way, The Chedi hotels are created as tranquil environments so that travelers, on their journeys, may rediscover the joys of stillness and be soothed by the calmness in a backdrop of beauty and comfort. At Orascom Hotels Management (OHM), we have created 3 landmark hotels with this brand within the setting of our bespoke destinations. The jaw-dropping The Chedi Andermatt in the beautiful Swiss Alps, the most anticipated opening of this year: The Chedi El Gouna in
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