Paola Tavella ’12, who recently rejoined Four Seasons Hotels as F&B Manager at the Four Seasons Lana’i, shares what it means to her to be a Hotelie for Life.

Paola Tavella ’12

“To me, being a Hotelie for Life means being an active part of a family of daring, unstoppable leaders, who see no limits to where they can go and the impact they can have on the world. It is about being open and passionate about the world around you, exploring each moment and jumping in. The School of Hotel Administration connects you to a tight knit network that supports each other and connects one another across the globe. It provides the education, resources, and support that spark a fire to strive to be the very best in our industry. My journey has led me from big city (New York and Los Angeles), to a remote island in Palawan, Philippines, and onto a new adventure on Lana’i, Hawaii. Immersing myself into new cultures has allowed me to live differently and collect knowledge and life lessons that to me, is what being a Hotelie is all about. Whether it is alumni, a current student, or an incoming Hotelie, I feel blessed to be able to support my fellow Hotelie community in any way I can.”