Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' Dimitris Manikis is one of the most well-known faces in hospitality—a dazzling array of eyewear his signature. Beyond his spectacles, Dimitris has an important job: as president of EMEA, he is responsible for the development of all Wyndham brands in the region and maximizing the performance of both franchised and managed hotels. It's a tough job, but one he relishes and loves, as you'll hear in this podcast.
His fondness and celebration of his home country of Greece also knows no bounds. Furthermore, love for his father, whose story of growing up during World War II gives you context into Dimitris' character today. We talk about his hospitality philosophy, get a lesson on Greece's involvement during WWII and his rise up the ranks.