An Exclusive Interview with
Alexander Kellermann The New General Manager of Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok
When did you choose to focus your career in the hospitality industry? When I was 14, I was interning as a dishwasher and kitchen helper in a small restaurant. It wasn’t fancy, but I enjoyed working with people, and appreciated that every job required practice and experience to do it right. I have also learned that whatever you do, no matter how small and seemingly insignificant the task, you need to do it with care and passion. That was where it all began for me. The hospitality business is all about people, the associates and guests, and it is amazing how
much can be accomplished when you are nice and treat one another with respect. The possibilities in the industry are endless and you can try out different areas throughout your career. What is your perspective of Thailand’s hospitality industry and its future five years from now? Thailand’s hospitality industry continues to grow and is only going to become more competitive in the future. With all the new hotels, the focus on getting the basics right is everything. In the
end, what matters most is our caring associates, clean rooms, comfortable beds and healthy food. Of course, it helps to have great facilities to offer like an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, golf chipping practice, badminton and squash facilities like we do at the Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park. Have you worked elsewhere in Thailand before? W Bangkok was my first experience working in Thailand. My wife and I were both working
