Renewing Old Acquaintances -Ruth at Enderun College, Manila, the Philippines

Liz had a blast from the past in Manila recently, she meet someone who was instrumental in her choice of hospitality as a career path.

Ruth Von Siebenthal was the Executive Housekeeper at the Hong Kong hotel in 1973 when teenager Liz stayed with their parents when they first arrived in Hong Kong.

As Liz was on to the school holiday break she would join the Room Attendants and help them make up guest rooms while they got the chance to practice their English skills.

Ruth helped arrange a two day orientation in all aspects of hotel operations and Liz was hooked.

Ruth is now Principal Lecturer in International Hospitality Management at Enderun College in Manila and she helped facilitate the recent three-day Development Programme for Housekeeping Managers workshop.