重庆申基索菲特酒店总经理博汉恩感知重庆“重庆正变得越来越国际化”

2013-08-13 15:25李静
重庆与世界 2013年7期
关键词:总经理成都重庆

□ 文/本刊记者 李静

博汉恩先生是一个腼腆却又不失风趣的英国人,与他的交谈非常轻松愉快,英国人的绅士及儒雅在他身上体现无余,坐在酒店的大堂,博汉恩兴致勃勃地讲述他与这座城市的故事。

因为工作关系,今年2月,博汉恩来到重庆担任重庆申基索菲特酒店总经理一职,由于此前曾在成都任职,所以,当得知要来重庆工作时,博汉恩没有表现得特别惊讶。“我知道重庆和成都离得非常近,一直都希望可以有机会来这里看看,现在也算梦想成真了。”当提到用一个词语来形容重庆时,博汉恩抬头想了想,说:“我想应该是正在进步发展的城市,重庆发展迅速,到处都可以看到在建或者已经建好的高楼大厦,园林绿化也越来越多,每一天睁开眼睛都会发现这座城市在变化,每天都有惊喜发生。”在博汉恩看来,成渝两地一个平坦,一个陡峭,但都有各自吸引人的魅力,尤其是这里的人们热情好客,让他印象尤为深刻。“有时候我走在大街上,会有一些热情的当地人走过来一半中文一半英文地和我交流,满脸好奇和微笑。”

博汉恩很喜欢重庆美食,在成都工作时已经习惯了四川的饮食,来到重庆后便直奔火锅店,喜爱吃辣的他丝毫不畏惧火锅里的辣椒和花椒,在当地同事和朋友的带领下,他尝到了地道的重庆火锅,当问到辣不辣时,他笑着一个劲地摇头,“辣,但是我可以接受。”

作为一个在重庆工作的外籍人士,博汉恩丝毫没有感觉到语言或文化上的障碍与差异给他工作带来的困扰,相反却和员工相处得很和谐。“我曾经在11个国家工作过,每一个国家都会有他们的文化和习惯,无论是工作还是生活,我尊重他们的方式,同时也提出自己的意见,我们所做的一切都是对酒店负责,对大家的工作负责,所以这样的冲突是可以理解并可以调和的。”为了和当地的员工更顺畅的交流,博汉恩也在努力学习中文,“虽然我不是一个好学生,中文学得不太好,但我正在试着学好它。”他笑着说道。

闲暇的时候,博汉恩喜欢去重庆周边的城镇旅游,武隆、合川、永川等,了解不一样的重庆。“最近我刚去了涞滩古镇,四处都是古色古香的旧时建筑,像城堡一样的古镇,非常特别。”博汉恩喜欢重庆正是因为这是一座典型的古今结合的城市,有历史的遗迹存在,有古城的影子,同时又可以感受到摩登大都市的国际氛围,历史与现代完美的结合,让他赞叹。

虽然来重庆不到4个月,博汉恩很适应在这里的生活,也乐于为这座城市的发展提出自己的建议。“希望重庆能有更多的国际学校和国际社区,可以吸引更多的外国友人来到这里发展,大多数被派到重庆工作的外籍员工都会担心子女的教育问题,如果没有合适的国际学校,也会影响他们来重庆的工作生活。”当提到在重庆生活的外国人,博汉恩也不得不表示,与几年前相比,已经有越来越多的外国人来到中国,来到重庆生活,重庆正变得越来越国际化,“如果工作允许,我也会一直呆在重庆,有更多的时间多多了解这座城市。”

人物简介:

博汉恩(Blenkharn)在雅高集团的职业生涯始于1993年,足迹遍布泰国曼谷,日本的成田和东京、新加坡、澳大利亚和新西兰。博汉恩先生2008年开始在索菲特中国任职,被任命为郑州索菲特国际饭店总经理,2010年至成都万达索菲特大酒店担任酒店总经理。博汉恩先生先前的国际工作经历包括英国、加拿大、香港、澳门和美国。此外,博汉恩还持有英格兰牛津布鲁克斯大学的酒店管理学位。

General Manager of Sofitel Forebase Chongqing Hotel Apperceiving Chongqing“Chongqing is Becoming Increasingly International"

Mr.Blenkharn is a shy and humous British, it was fun and pleasant talking to him, listening to him telling his story with the city Chongqing.

Blenkharn came to Chongqing as the General Manager of Sofitel Hotel Forebase Chongqing this February, he was appointed as the General Manager of Sofitel Chengdu, so when he was told to work in Chongqing, he did not act so surprised. “I know Chongqing and Chengdu are very close,I always wanted to see if I got the chance,now it is like a dream come true.”When asked to describe Chongqing in one word, Blenkharn looked up and thought about it, "I think it should be progressive, rapid development of Chongqing,everywhere you can see high-rise buildings that are under construction or already built, more and more green tress,every day you open your eyes you'll find something different in this city, every day is like a surprise. ”In Blenkharn 's view, Chongqing is up-and-down while Chengdu is flat, but both have their own charm to attract people, especially the people here are very hospitable and that he was particularly impressed. “Sometimes I walk on the streets, there will be some passionate locals came up to talk to me in half Chinese and half English with me, all are curious and smiling. ”

Blenkharn likes Chongqing food,he got used to the Sichuan food when he was working in Chengdu, he went straightly to hotpot as soon as he arrived in Chongqing,he is not afraid of the red pepper and pepper. Blenkharn finally tried the authentic Chongqing hot pot with the guidance of local colleagues and friends, when asked about if it's too spicy or not, he laughed and kept to shake his head, "It is hot,but I can accept it. ”

As a Foreigner who is working in Chongqing,Blenkharn doesn't feel language or cultural barriers and differences with his work,instead he gets along well with employees. “I used to work in 11 countries, every country has their culture and habits, whether it is to work or to live here, I respect their ways and present my own views,everything we do is responsible for the hotel and for everyone, this conflict can be understood and reconciled.”In order to communicate more smooth with local employees, Blenkharn is trying to learn Chinese, "although I am not a good student and not learning good, I'm trying to learn it. ”He said with a smile.

In his spare time, Blenkharn likes to travel to the neighboring towns of Chongqing, Wulong, Hechuan,Yongchuan etc, to understand the different type of Chongqing.“Recently I have just been to Laitan acient town, everywhere are quaint old buildings, like a castle town, and very special. ”Blenkharn loves Chongqing because it is a typical combination of ancient and modern city,historical sites with ancient city of shadows, people can feel the atmosphere of modern international metropolis, perfect combination of history and modern times, which impressed him a lot.

Although it has been less than 4 months ever since he came to Chongqing,Blenkharn adjusted to life here, also present his recommendation for the development of the city. “Hope that Chongqing should have more international schools and the international community, it can attract more foreign friends to come here, most of the foreign employees who were sent to work in Chongqing worried about their children's education, if there is no appropriate international school,it also affects their lives and works in Chongqing. ”When asked about foreigners living in Chongqing, Blenkharn also said, compared with a few years ago,there has been a growing number of foreigners come to China and live in Chongqing, Chongqing is becoming increasingly internationalized, "if allowed, I will stay in Chongqing to spend more time to understand this city. ”

Brief Introduction

Mr Blenkharn has been with Accor since 1993 and with Sofitel Greater China since 2008 when he was appointed as General Manager of Sofitel Zhengzhou International then transferred to Sofitel Wanda Chengdu in 2012.Mr.Blenkharn has working experience in England,Canada,Hongkong,Macau and America.In addition,he received the Hotel Management degree from England Oxford Brooks University.

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