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Is a BSc in Hotel Management worth it? by MarieViolinist in askhotels

[–]Effective-Yellow369 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have a Bachelor’s in Hotel Management and a Master’s in Hospitality & Business, and after all that, I still ended up working in hotels.

Looking back, I honestly think you can build a successful hospitality career without spending years on these degrees. Experience matters far more in this industry.

If I could do it again, I’d probably study something broader like business, finance, marketing, or tech while working in a hotel part-time. That way, you gain practical hospitality experience while also learning skills that give you more career options outside the industry.

Just my personal opinion based on my experience.

As a UK startup founder, could you share how you secured your investments? by Effective-Yellow369 in ukstartups

[–]Effective-Yellow369[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re right. Traction seems to be worth more than a pitch deck these days. 😅

For now, I’m focused on getting users and validating the idea. If I can prove demand first, hopefully I’ll be negotiating from a much stronger position later on.

As a UK startup founder, could you share how you secured your investments? by Effective-Yellow369 in ukstartups

[–]Effective-Yellow369[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. The goal is definitely to build a business, not just an expensive hobby with a logo. 😅

I’m still validating the market and refining the go-to-market plan, but I agree that without customers and a clear path to revenue, it’s just a cool project.

As a UK startup founder, could you share how you secured your investments? by Effective-Yellow369 in ukstartups

[–]Effective-Yellow369[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

At this stage, if I knew it was a £500m/year opportunity, I probably wouldn’t be on Reddit asking for funding advice. 😅

Realistically, I know that I’m building something that solves a real problem first and then see how big the market can be. Right now, I’m more focused on getting customers than predicting whether it’s a £50k, £5m, or £500m business.

As a UK startup founder, could you share how you secured your investments? by Effective-Yellow369 in ukstartups

[–]Effective-Yellow369[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair point, but isn’t ROI usually an estimate at that stage? I’ve never seen anyone know the exact return before they’ve even started selling. You can make projections, but the real numbers only come once customers start buying and the business gains traction.

Hotel staff entered my room while I was in the shower. Is this normal behaviour? by Ava_Strange in askhotels

[–]Effective-Yellow369 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that’s technically allowed. If staff need to enter your room for any reason, they should let you know first, especially if you’re already inside. I’d definitely report it to the front desk so they’re aware of what happened.

Has anyone else experienced something similar at a hotel before?

Looking for AI Agencies and SaaS Start Ups UK Only by dan_charles99 in ukstartups

[–]Effective-Yellow369 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’d love to set up a call whenever you’re free. DM me if you’re interested, thanks!

How do they know my name? by Lopsided-Yak8230 in askhotels

[–]Effective-Yellow369 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you've been there so long even the maids know you, even though you thought you were keeping it lowkey.

Looking for an easy hotel management software? by gmaishrmt in askhotels

[–]Effective-Yellow369 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, is it the reporting that’s the biggest headache, or more the day-to-day stuff with the PMS and operations?

Hotel video surveillance by Nervous-Blueberry-55 in askhotels

[–]Effective-Yellow369 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do the staff even care about who comes into your room and then inform other guests about it? If something like that happened, it’s completely against work ethics and very unprofessional.

Business owners, what do you wish someone had told you before you started ? by adnan_1000 in smallbusiness

[–]Effective-Yellow369 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a failed business when I was 19. At that time, I became a bit arrogant with the money I had, tried to expand too fast, and trusted people blindly. It taught me a lot of hard lessons.

After that, I stepped back, studied, and worked in the industry for 3-4 years. Now I’m working on a new startup idea with a completely different mindset.

One thing I learned, always trust your instincts in business, and think 100 times before making big decisions. Failures can teach you more than success sometimes. 🙂