Neil Castaldi earned a degree in business from University of Naples Federico II. He then entered the hospitality industry and worked his way up to CEO. This career path is a great choice for anyone who enjoys being challenge on a daily basis, and working in a fast-paced environment. There are several different ways to become a skilled hospitality professional.
The hospitality industry is comprised of dozens of different fields such as hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, transportation services, or tourist destinations. The first step is to choose which field you would like to work in. Once you have chosen, you have two options. The first is to earn a degree in either hospitality or business from a university. This option is ideal if you hope to rise above the level of manager in a hotel or restaurant. However, you do not need to earn a degree immediately.
Experience is highly valued in the hospitality industry. Experience will give you the skills necessary to handle guests and to run an establishment. Just earning a degree will not teach you how to interact with the people you are managing, or how to provide five star customer service.
The second option is to start from the bottom of a hotel or restaurant and work your way up. Once you have gained years of experience, and know every aspect of running a hospitality establishment, you will have the skills you need to run your own hotel or restaurant. Neil Castaldi chose to earn a degree in business and then gain experience in hotel management. He is now the CEO of Nottoway Plantation & Resort.
Neil Castaldi - Managing Partner of Nottoway Plantation 