Future Hotel Leader Kimberly Appels-Peters

In just over ten years, Kimberly Appels-Peters has built an impressive career within the hospitality world, where people-centered leadership and operational sharpness go hand in hand.

Hospitality education: specialisations for professional growth

A hotel is a combination of disciplines: reception, service, beverage knowledge, food, hygiene and safety, and coaching new colleagues on the floor. Many professionals learn the trade in practice

These are the 6 largest hotel chains in the Netherlands (2026)

Which hotel chains simply have the most locations in the Netherlands? For both applicants and professionals, that’s useful context: large chains often offer many opportunities to grow, internal training programs, and the chance to (quickly) switch between cities, departments, or concepts.

Working in hotel housekeeping: frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Housekeeping ensures that hotel rooms and public areas are clean, fresh and well maintained. It is practical work with clear routines and a strong focus on detail. And above all: your work is immediately noticeable to guests. 

A day in the life of a Housekeeper

Housekeeping is the beating heart of every hotel. Without clean rooms, fresh bathrooms and tidy corridors, there is no great guest experience. Yet this work often happens behind the scenes. What does a typical day actually look like?

Tim Golsteijn: a kitchen built on precision, creativity, and teamwork

Tim Golsteijn is known for his refined, world-inspired cuisine at Bougainville, but his story begins surprisingly small: at a campsite just outside Amsterdam, where the spark for the profession ignited at an early age.

Burn-out in hospitality

Working in hospitality is dynamic, social and varied. You help create great guest experiences, work closely with a team and no two days are the same. At the same time, it is a sector where the pace is often high. 

The brand strategy behind De L’Europe: Mosanne’s vision on hospitality

In an industry that has long clung to tradition, routines, and familiar paths, Mosanne Monod de Froideville, Director of Marketing, Brand and Business Development, stands out as a rare force.

The ambitious Olga Galiuk: LuminAir aiming for the World’s 50 Best Bars

After more than 8 years of career in Dubai, Olga Galiuk decided to make the move to Europe in September 2022. Not with a fully developed plan, but with the desire to take on a new challenge and to be closer to her family in Ukraine.

What do you learn at hotel school?

A hotel school education prepares you for a versatile career in the hospitality industry. You learn much more than setting tables or cooking. The curriculum includes everything from business management and marketing to languages and leadership skills.