Jackie Douglas
President
HSMAI APAC
Jackie has the same position in HSMAI APAC as Ingunn Hofseth in Europe and Bob Gilbert in Americas.æShe looks after the wholeæregion of HSMAI APAC that works as one entity instead of as individual chapters – similar to how HSMAI Region Europe operates.
Q:æWhat does a day at work consist of for you?
A:æWell many different things: it could be travelling it could working at home in my casual gear or all dressed up for a HSMAI event.
Q:æWhat’s the best part of your job?
A: The best part is working with many generous volunteers and helping people in the Hospitality industry to grow their career learn from each other and keep up to date on industry trends.
Q:æDo you have anyone you’ve looked up to?
A: I’m so lucky to have worked with many people I’ve looked up to. æOne that comes to mind as he is based in London is Ned Booth who was the SVP Marketing for Travelocity Europe when I worked with him. He was generous with his time was happy to share knowledge and always flexible and willing to listen to all my ideas!
Q:æDo you have any nice traditions at your office?
A: I don’t really have an office which is a great ‘Öroutine’. I get up and sit on the balcony looking at Sydney Harbour before I start working.
Q:æHow long have you been a member of HSMAI?
A: 5 years.
Q:æWhat do you think is the best thing about HSMAI?
A: Senior people in the industry giving back to the industry by educating sharing their knowledge encouraging their colleagues.
Q:æAre there any activities or projects you think HSMAI should start up?
A: Yes and to that end Ingunn Bob and I spoke in depth about them last week at the fantastic HSMAI Region Europe Leadership event in Nice. We will keep pushing ahead and hope to jointly bring you some new membership benefits by the new year. Watch this space!
Q:æDescribe your perfect weekend.
A: Friends water view wine and fresh food.
Q:æIf you were trapped on a desert island what would you take with you if you could choose one thing?
A: A sharp knife.
Q:æWhat is the title of the book about your life?
A: ‘ìHow did I get here?’
Q:æWhat is your next travel destination?
A: I’m heading to Somerset in England to do some family history with my cousin.
Q:æDo you have any special hobbies?
A: Anything sporty and I have a few technology startups that I work on (sort of a hobby)
Q:æThank you for your time. Do you have any personal comments?
A:æThank-you to HSMAI Region Europe for inviting me to the wonderful Leadership event. It was so nice to meet all of your fabulous volunteers and learn what’s different in Europe and what is the same!
Top photo: From the left:æStefan Wolf Chair HSMAI Asia Pacific and Senior Vice President Revenue and Distribution Onyx Hospitality;æJackie Douglas President HSMAI APAC;æMaunik Thacker Senior Vice President Marketing Marina Bay Sands and HSMAI Marketing Advisory Board member
