Quick Shots
Your most unexpected skill outside travel?
Adapting to local cultures and learning to broaden my horizon and improve my diplomacy.
A destination that pleasantly surprised you?
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan pleasantly surprised me by its natural beauty. Also, I was surprised by the wonderful hospitality that I received here in New Delhi.
The travel buzzword you’re officially tired of hearing?
Automated personalisation. Personal connection is in the moment of truth where a guest enters the hotel and is greeted by a great host. It’s not by reading your algorithm.
Your go-to travel hack that always works?
Lifemiles from Avianca, a guest program.
If travel had a theme song, what would yours be?
Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man.
Christoph Dueker, General Manager, Anantara Kalutara Resort and Avani Kalutara Resort
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