Editor: Tell us about your journey. How did it all start?

My journey started in 2000. I was 15 years old. I was born in Nepal. When I went to India I found that India is the same as Nepal. I had a language barrier so I didn't get a job in other sectors but in the hotel as most people speak English in the hotel. I started my first job at the Bristol Hotel as a waiter in 2000.

Editor: What do you think it takes to succeed in this industry?

Great passion and people skills.

Editor: What are the attributes you look for while selecting or hiring? If someone wants to work with you, what should they do?

I focus more on the attitudes

Editor: What advice would you give to a young, aspiring hotelier for their internship?
Be people-oriented. The hotel business does not exist without people.

Editor: What are some of the trends you see impacting the hospitality industry?

The generation gap is impacting the industry.

Editor: Two things you would like to change in the industry.

Hiring process

Nepotism

Editor: What is your favorite interview question and why?

Tell me the time, you faced difficulties and how did you come out of it?