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Talking travel with Himalayas GM

NAME/NATIONALITY: Wesley Wang /Chinese

Profession/Title: Hotelier/General Manager of Himalayas Qingdao Hotel

How often do you travel?

Every half year

Favorite traveling style?

High-speed train. I like to read, meditate and occasionally enjoy the view outside the window — these are all reasons why I like train rides.

Q: What do you always do after returning from a trip?

A: Every trip enriches my travel experience. I like to share stories and travel details with my son after a trip.

 

Q: What do you search for during a trip?

A: To stay safety and find authentic travel experiences.

 

Q: What do you always pack?

A: A book and my laptop

 

Q: What is your preferred airline?

A: China Eastern Airlines

 

Q: Do you have any tips about seating on a flight?

A: I like to get a front-window seat. Looking out the window at the blue sky can make me relaxed.

 

Q: Best in-flight meal or activity?

A: Peanuts and some fruit

 

Q: How do you get over jet lag?

A: Force myself to adapt to the new time as soon as possible.

 

Q: What are your favorite hotels? What makes these hotels so memorable?

A: Most resort hotels. I appreciate personalized services that me make me feel unique and memorable.

 

Q: What do you value most when choosing a hotel?

A: I value cleanness and attention to details like bed comfort, shower space and bath products. I also look for a quality breakfast environment, good food and services.

 

Q: What hotels do you look forward to staying at in the future?

A: I am looking forward to boutique hotels with simple style and elaborate decoration designs.

 

Q: Can you recommend one of your favorite destinations. Why was it so special?

A: The Egyptian pyramids are a most desirable place to go. Egypt has a long history and rich cultural heritage.

 

Q: What do you shop for when you travel?

A: Thoughts — thousands of years of cultural thoughts. It sounds abstract, but that’s what I want to acquire when I travel.

 

Q: What do you do upon arriving at your destination?

A: To be baptized by the blue sky, white clouds and the sun.

 

Q: Where are you planning to go next and why?

A: Absolutely New Zealand, because it’s a natural place to experience calm and serenity in the countryside. And it’s close to sandy beaches where you can see blue penguins.

 

Q: What’s the strangest request that a guest has made at your hotel?

A: One customer requested rose petals beside the bathtub, and took a bath with them every day. Definitely we try to meet requests from all guests and make each stay memorable.




 

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