From Koh Samui to Hanoi

<p><strong>From Koh Samui to Hanoi: A Hotelier's Memoir Through Southeast Asia</strong><br><em>Volume 1 of a Hotelier's Story</em></p><p>From beachfront bungalows to city boardrooms this memoir traces the early journey of Swiss hotelier Greg Hoehn as he builds a career in the vibrant unpredictable world of Southeast Asian hospitality.</p><p>It all begins in <strong>Chaweng Beach</strong> Koh Samui where Greg arrives fresh out of hotel school. Faced with language barriers eccentric guests and the beautiful chaos of island life he quickly learns that hotel management in Thailand is nothing like the textbook version. Between fire shows on the beach and midnight maintenance emergencies his formal training is tested in ways he never imagined.</p><p>Promoted to Resident Manager Greg moves to <strong>Maenam</strong> where he leads a rebranding project at a larger resort. There he juggles system upgrades team dynamics and the fine line between corporate expectations and local realities. When a tropical storm floods the resort and a guest suffers a serious accident he discovers the deeper meaning of leadership and responsibility.</p><p>His next chapter unfolds in <strong>Hanoi</strong> Vietnam. Transitioning from island life to the energy of the capital Greg joins a historic city hotel preparing to become Pullman. As he navigates renovation delays hidden casinos and fast-paced operations he finds joy in West Lake sunsets street food and a relationship that offers him a new view of Vietnamese life.</p><p>Told with honesty humor and heart <em>From Koh Samui to Hanoi</em> captures the ups and downs of a young hotelier's journey through Thailand and Vietnam. It's a story of growth culture and learning to lead far from home - the first chapter in a series that continues across Asia.</p><p>Whether you're in hospitality dream of working abroad or love stories that blend culture and career this memoir offers a vivid behind-the-scenes look at life in the tropics - and what it truly means to check in.</p>