Perra Pettersson
Owner
Benchmarking Alliance
Perra is also a valued member of the HSMAI Region Europe Revenue Management Advisory Board. Besides that Perra is working closely with HSMAI Region Europe on the many activities that are taking place in Sweden this year and moving forward.
Q:æWhat does a day at work consist of for you?
A:æNo day is really the same as it depends where I am in the Nordics. But normally i focus in the morning to make sure all data coming into our database is correct solving possible errors to make sure all hotels restaurants conference venues get their benchmarking reports for their morning meetings. Also as my team is based all over the Nordics I make sure to speak to them regularly to be up to date with their business development and coaching them.
Q:æWhat is the best part of your job?
A:æFlexibility of being able to work from wherever I am and my team around me.
Q: Do you have anyone you’ve looked up to?
A: While living in Nevada USA as exchange student I got to know Patricia (unfortunately passed away a few years ago) that run motels around Nevada and she is the reason I started my career in the Hospitality Industry.
Q:æDo you have any nice traditions at your office?
A:æAs we are a pretty young company as well with a team spread out in seven countries we take every opportunity to make sure we have fun in combination with meeting when we meet.
Q:æHow long have you been a member of HSMAI?
A:æSoon three years.
Q:æWhat do you think is the best thing about HSMAI?
A:æNetworking staying up to date with the challenges the hospitality industry facing.
Q:æAre there any activities or projects you think HSMAI should start up?
A:æFocus on mentor program is about to start and I think even more focus on younger members already at hotel schools to get them onboard HSMAI already then.
Q:æDescribe your perfect weekend.
A:æStaying home and unplug from all emails and calls. Relaxing in the garden and meeting friends and cooking nice dinners with great wine.
Q:æIf you were trapped on a desert island what would you take with you if you could choose one thing?
A:æA nice bottle of wine to enjoy the sun set.
Q:æWhat is the title of the book about your life?
A:æThe networking guy. I love meeting new people as well as staying in contact via social media with old friends and many people always reminds me how good I am at networking.
Q:æWhat is your next travel destination?
A:æMilan.
Q:æDo you have any special hobbies?
A:æMy wine cellar.
