Introducing mentor Benchapan PHALA who started on the Executive Master at Les Roches Marbella

Your Quote: “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same”

Hometown: Khon Kaen, Thailand

Fun fact about yourself:

When I started my career in the hospitality industry, I have knocked down a few glasses of champagne in a magical wedding and I still remember the feeling.

Your Actual Job Title :

Business Creator- Competency-X?Hospitality Training Hub in Dubai, UAE

When you think of Les Roches, what is the first word that comes to mind?

QUALITY. The top brand of Hospitality School in the world. Some of my connections around the world are leading successful careers, and they are Alumni of Les Roches. So no doubt about it !

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far :

I became a General Manager of a hotel at a young age and fulfilled my promises when I was young. But today, I believe my more significant accomplishment is that I became the mentor for my hospitality students. I feel that giving back this knowledge and allowing them to learn more about this fascinating industry is a great accomplishment.

What led you to pursue the executive masters at this point, and what do you hope to do after graduation??

As a trainer, I felt the need to learn more in theory and practical ways to educate people to understand the concept behind hospitality. After graduating from the Executive Master in International Hotel Management, my next goal is to pursue a Master’s Dissertation or Master of Research and then to prepare myself for a PhD as that is my ultimate goal. I would like to contribute to the industry as a Professor at a university, College of Hospitality, or Business School.

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into the executive program at Les Roches Marbella?

I would recommend the aspirant to be confident. I believe that there is a door of opportunity here for anyone to explore what is behind it. The team behind this program are accommodating and professional. It is an excellent opportunity to be able to access the world-class institute virtually and global networking in Hospitality Industry. Just do it.