Martin Kolb

Background

About Martin Kolb

I never wanted to become a Doctor, a Pilot or an Astronaut. I always wanted to be a Hotelier, a Host, since the days when I read Arthur Hailey's book "Hotels" and watched the series "Hotels" which played at the Fairmont San Francisco. Host, Hotelier! I do it from the bottom of my heart. I am operating hotels with the insight of an experienced Hotelier and with the touch and the soul of a Host. I know each and every department, operating or administration from my own hands and working experience. I do not run a Hotel by Excel sheets only! My innovation abilities do not stop short implementing I-Pads all over the Hotel. Hospitality is much more than just a job. I like what I do and it shows. 20 years General Manager for leading international Hotels like Holiday Inn, Wyndham, Radisson, Kempinski and others Remote and difficult locations exposure Excellent Relations with Hotel Owners Pre-opening and opening of City Hotels and Resort Hotels English, German and French speaking Hands on hotel operation experience in the entire Hotel, all departments including Sales, Revenue Management, Marketing and Reservation, Finance, Human Resources and Engineering Swiss and Austrian Nationality In short, I am a driver and not an amiable. What my staff says about me: Oh, he was strict, tough and fair, he walked the talk, he led by example and he knew what he was talking about. He must have been a Depeartment Head in each and every Department before becoming a GM. He brought many changes for the better to the hotel. For the guests, the staff and owners. He expected you to perform.