I have been in the hotel industry since 1968 (i guess this reveals my tender age), I have run hotels all over the world and ……..

From the moment I stepped into the lobby of the Vier Jahreszeiten, its gilded elegance and the whirl of international guests ignited something in me. I wasn’t just a bellboy; I was a witness to lives far more glamorous than my own. That spark led me around the globe, from Switzerland’s snowy peaks to the deserts of Saudi Arabia, from London’s vibrant streets to the pristine beaches of the Caribbean.

I’ve catered to royalty, calmed furious celebrities, and navigated cultural minefields to keep a five-star experience flawless. There were nights filled with laughter and champagne toasts, and lonely mornings in hotel rooms that were luxurious but never quite home. Behind the gleaming smiles, I saw power brokers make deals, lovers find each other (and lose each other just as quickly), and families reunite amidst the chaos of travel.

This isn’t just about fancy hotels. It’s about the human dramas that play out within them. I’ve learned that luxury attracts not only wealth, but also desperation, joy, and every shade of human ambition.

Now, I’m ready to pull back the curtain. The names may be changed to protect the innocent (and the scandalous), but the stories are mine. It will be a whirlwind journey: a touch of “Downton Abbey” intrigue, a dash of “Crazy Rich Asians” opulence, and the bittersweet truth of chasing a dream that constantly moves its goalposts.

Chapter I: The European Foundations

• The Bellboy Apprenticeship: Lessons from the ground up – quirky guests, the camaraderie of service, your first glimpses of the ‘inner workings’ of luxury.
• Swiss Precision & Style: Contrasting German formality with the Swiss emphasis on flawless execution. Highlight a mentor or incident that shaped your understanding of service.
• The Swinging London: Capture the energy of the era! Talk famous faces, wild nights, and how this honed your adaptability.

Chapter II: Around the World

• Australia: New Horizons: The vastness, the changing clientele… focus on how your perspective had to shift in a new land.
• Building in the Middle East: From sand to extravagant hotels. Share the unique challenges and rewards of shaping an emerging hospitality scene. (Bahrain/Saudi)
• Manila & Morocco: Extremes of Culture: Contrast these experiences. Luxury amidst hardship, or the adaptation of western standards to local flavors.
• The Caribbean Interlude: Sun, sea, and a different kind of clientele. A chapter to relax the pace – mishaps, funny characters, before we ramp up again.

Chapter III: Lessons in Love and Leadership

• Three Marriages, Endless Encounters: Honesty is key. Don’t paint yourself as a victim, but show how this life both filled your heart AND made stability impossible.
• Leading from the Front: Your management rise. Share your philosophy, the triumphs, and the hard calls that made you the hotelier you are.
• Asia: The Grand Culmination: Not just exotic, but about the nuances of a different business culture. What surprised you, what did you bring to the table?

Unlock the Secrets of a Global Hotelier

Imagine a life spent backstage at the most luxurious hotels across the globe. I’ve been there – a bellboy turned globetrotting hotelier, witnessing celebrity meltdowns, high-stakes deals, and passionate affairs, all with a discreet smile.

From the classic elegance of Germany to the deserts of Saudi Arabia, from bustling London to the remote beauty of Papua New Guinea, my career has been a wild ride. It wasn’t always glamorous, and the price of never having a true home was steep. But the stories… oh the stories!

Now, I’m ready to share them all. Think juicy anecdotes, insights into how the luxury world really works, and the touching, surprising ways travel changes us all. But I need your help to turn my decades of memories into a book.

Support my writing journey on GoFundMe [https://gofund.me/864c7f1e] and be among the first to get your hands on my memoir. It’ll be a whirlwind tour like no other, a mix of laughter, heartbreak, and the thrill of seeing the world from the inside of a five-star suite.