Developing Expertise in Hospitality Management and Leadership

Julia Krebs is a Senior Lecturer at Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality and Hospitality Consultant, based in Marbella, Spain.  In this podcast we ask Julia about her international career and how it has shaped her approach to working in diverse environments.  Julia is passionate about helping to shape the next generation of hospitality professionals and leaders – she speaks about the importance of adapting pedagogy to the quickly changing hospitality sectors

We also ask Julia how she sees the relationship between the current industry needs and expectations and what hospitality management schools are offering and she explains how academics need to ensure that education truly reflects the modern hospitality landscape.

Julia shares her ideas on some of the most pressing challenges the hospitality sector is facing and how professionals can navigate these with confidence.  We also speak about revenue management, market disruptions and shifts in travel patterns and expectations.

Finally, Julia gives us some insight and advice to young people who are starting out in their hospitality careers or academic studies and reminds our listeners that it is still a very attractive and dynamic field to work in.

Julia Krebs is a Senior Lecturer and Bachelor Program Coordinator of 2 semesters at Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality and Co-Founder of R.E.A.L. Consulting, based in Marbella, Spain, with over 15 years of international experience in the hospitality industry. Her career spans Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia, where she has held key positions at prestigious hotels and resorts, such as Belmond Hotels, developing expertise in hospitality management and leadership. Julia is dedicated to educating the next generation of hoteliers for the past 6 years, leveraging her hands-on operational experience. Through her consulting work, she offers strategic advice to enhance revenue streams and operational efficiency while prioritizing guest experience.