One minute with Alasdair Davidson

Alasdair Davidson returns to the Alila family as general manager of Alila Solo in Indonesia. He was last general manager of Odin Hospitality in Hokkaido, Japan

Alasdair-Davidson

You move into this new role in Solo from Hokkaido. How are you adjusting?
With the exception of missing snowy winters and the beautiful colours of spring and autumn, I’d say very well! The team at Alila Solo are already well versed in Alila’s renowned hospitality so the transition has been very smooth.

Alasdair-Davidson

You are not unfamiliar with Alila properties, having held senior positions with three Alila hotels in the past. How does it feel to be returning to the Alila family?
It feels wonderful to be back with what I consider to be close family, after almost seven years with Alila. Only when you have an opportunity to look back from outside the company do you gain a real appreciation for the dedication that has gone into making Alila one of the most reputed luxury hotel and resort operators. It’s not easy to recreate the Alila experience as a solo operator.

One of the biggest responsibilities of a leader is motivating staff. How are you
doing that?
Through collaborative management. I am relentless when it comes to involving all team members in the vision for the property and company. Being a hands-on manager, I’m always on the ground talking and laughing with the team,as well as discussing and constantly looking for new initiatives to elevate the guest experience.

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