What’s life withoutt a hiccup or two? Fighting metaphorical fires and encountering stumbling blocks are part and parcel of life. Nicholas Clayton, CEO of Capella Hotel Group, knows that all too well. If he could have it his way, Capella Bangkok would have opened in the first quarter of the year and he’d have made a few trips back to the US to see his family. But neither happened.
Apart from ensuring new protocols were set in place throughout all properties, Clayton also had to ensure Capella Bangkok was ready to receive domestic guests. Then came retaining his global team and putting them through new training methods in preparation for a world where nobody could predict what would happen next.
But with the lows come equally uplifting highs. Capella has bagged numerous travel awards, including one for its first glamping retreat, Capella Ubud.
It wouldn’t be hyperbole to call this year ‘madness’, but Clayton maintains an optimistic front. And why wouldn’t he? The Maldives, Sydney and Hanoi are just some destinations that will soon be graced with the Capella brand.
Congratulations on the opening of Capella Bangkok. How did plans change with the onset of the virus?
Nicholas Clayton (NC): Prior to COVID-19, Capella Bangkok’s target market was obviously regional and international travellers. Since then, we’ve had to adapt and focus on domestic markets until international flights resume.
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