Big Cheese with Nigel Tovey from Compass Hospitality

Big Cheese with Nigel Tovey from Compass Hospitality

Another week, another Big Cheese, and the heavyhitters keep on coming, as we chat to the General Manager of Compass Hospitality, Nigel Tovey.

The great thing about my job is…

Meeting so many different people, no day is the same.

The challenge for industry is…

Lack of people wanting to join the hospitality industry.

My greatest achievement is…

Recognition for my charity work, by the Queen of England

The biggest thing in MICE this year will be…

For me, opening the biggest meeting space in Hua Hin at 900sqm and working with the Thai Government to promote the destination.

I try to relax by…

Riding my Triumph motorcycle.

I don’t understand why…

people can be so selfish, and not share what they have.

My favourite venue is…

Royal Albert Hall London.

I’ve always wanted to travel to…

Space.

I am scared to death of…

Nothing ever scares me, maybe I scare other people!!

I can’t live without…

a nice cup of tea for breakfast.

I really wish I had…

taken better care of my teeth when I was younger.

If I could invite four people to a dinner party, they’d be…

My Mum , Dad Grampa and Grandma all who passed away. Family is everything.

For anyone starting out in the industry one piece of advice I’d give would be…

Never be afraid to ask for help, say I am sorry and enjoy the lifestyle job that is the best job in the world for me.

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