Richard Elliott, GM Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Richard Elliott, General Manager of the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort.  In this podcast Richard talks about his background growing up in Jamaica, eventually moving to Chicago where he got his first job with a hotel property, when he realized there would be potential for a career in the hospitality industry, his path to becoming a general manager, the value of networking, the similarities and differences working with properties in city locations vs tropical locations, his goals when taking over as GM at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort in 2024, lessons he has learned over the years that have helped him deal with new industry challenges that pop up, the importance of giving back to the community, a few examples of experiences currently being offered to guests at the property, and his advice to anyone looking to start a career in hospitality.