In this podcast, Claudine Thoma talks about her professional path from hospitality to education and why she decided to pursue her passion for the hospitality field as a young woman.  She also discusses hospitality and hospitality education in Luxembourg, her native country and how she successfully stepped outside of her  passion for hospitality business into her new passion for hospitality education.   In addition, Claudine shares her insights into how the hospitality field is evolving and why hospitality education needs to keep up with these changes.  Claudine also explains how young people can prepare for successful careers in hospitality and tourism.   Claudine Thoma is a passionate teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. She is currently a Hospitality Management lecturer at Hotel and Tourism School in Luxembourg along with being the Hotel Reception Expert for EuroSkills this year and WorldSkills next year in Lyon, France. Claudine has an extensive background in hospitality and has worked in Rome, Brussels, and France.  She is skilled in Event Management & Commercial Management and has a strong operational experience with over 16 years of experience in luxury hospitality companies, but above all, she loves challenges!