Dimitris Manikis - Wyndham hotels | The importance of caring for people in hospitality

Take a deep dive into the world of hospitality with Dimitris
Manikis, the President & Managing Director for Wyndham Hotels
& Resorts in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as he shares
his insights on the future of business and corporate travel,
sustainability, and building brands that leave a lasting legacy.
From his personal story of falling in love with the industry to his
vision for uniting people through travel, this podcast episode is a
must-listen! Dimitris and Florian had fun discussing their meeting
at ITB Berlin 2023 and their shared fascination for the hospitality
industry. Dimitris emphasized the importance of conscious travel
and the advantages of being able to work from anywhere. Dimitris
and Florian discussed franchising challenges and the importance of
trust among business owners and employees, as he stressed the need
for keeping relevancy in mind when developing brands and embracing
new trends to meet the evolving needs of travellers. They discussed
sustainability, emphasizing the importance of leaving a better
world for future generations through sustainable hospitality.
Lastly, they talked about the need to employ younger generations in
ways that show respect and provide learning opportunities from an
early stage in school, university, and internships. In his closing
remarks, Dimitris talked about his personal outlook on finishing
his hospitality career with more travellers andfulfilling the
purpose of uniting people in hospitality. Enjoy the show!