Who are we?
Stuba is a family of kind, innovative, and driven people, who work towards shared goals and values. For us, it’s all about work-life balance and ensuring we have a happy team.
Meet our very own Stuba Stars!
Some of our staff have worked with us for nearly 30 years, and nearly 40% of our team have been with us for over 5 years, something we are very proud of.
What do you love about your work?
The joys of entrepreneurship and being surrounded by a bunch of very talented people. I love challenges and changes, as it stimulates my mind.
Personal interests / hobbies
Exploring luxury resorts around the world. And of course, selling those!
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Where would you like to live in the world?
I like living where I am.
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I love embarrassing myself with my dance moves.
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
What vices do you have?
Splurging money on expensive hotel stays
Are you a collector of anything?
I used to collect erasers, but then stopped as I realised it was a useless hobby.
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
26 unique gifts from my fiancée on my 26th birthday
What is your travel bucket list?
South of France, Scandinavia, Canada, New Zealand, Hawaii… well, it’s a big list
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Stunts on my bike without headgear
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Hamilton Island, Australia
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Raffles Seychelles on the Praslin Island. The pool villa was stunning.
What do you love about your work?
I have two things that stand out for me, that I get most satisfaction from work. First, is watching, and hopefully helping, people develop skills and grow within the business. Secondly, I love what technology and automation can do for the business in terms of making more scalable and ensuring our people are focussed on real value add roles rather than entering data or doing step and repeat tasks.
Personal interests / hobbies
Interests are primarily around spending time with my kids at weekends. Having 2 youngsters, this is full time when not at work, so my own interests including watching football and socialising with friends, have now firmly taken back seat to any and all childs entertainment!
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What was your nickname at school?
‘Lard ass’ – whilst living in Canada for a couple of years, I was carrying a few extra pounds, and well, you know what kids are like!
What vices do you have?
Dark rum
What’s the worst present you’ve ever received?
A calculator
What is your travel bucket list?
Skiing in Whistler in Canada, New England in USA in autumn, back to South Africa, – too much to mention!!
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Aston Martin DB1 – a classic!
In a film about your life, what actor(ess) would play you?
Sadly, probably Ricky Jervais
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Great White Shark – I have a pretty big appetite!
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
A wing walk – to raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease
What couldn’t you live without?
My two kids
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Constance Moofushi, Maldives
What do you love about your work?
There is a lot to love as I have been involved with the organisation since 2007. Both travel and technology are such interesting domains close to my heart. I get to work with such great minds and souls from within the organisation and the broader industry that it helps me develop as an individual every day. It is immensely satisfying when you realise that so many people, including our own staff and individuals directly and indirectly connected to Stuba, are positively impacted by the business of which you are part of.
Personal interests / hobbies
I love long, scenic drives, enjoy playing game of badminton and don’t mind occasional distance swimming. I enjoy my weekends watching Formula 1 and English Premier League. In my free time, I love nothing more than ogling over some destination maps.
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What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I have acquired taste for airline food… and I am not taking about business or first class food!
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Technically 42,000 feet on an Aeroplane, but on land it’s Khardung La Pass in the Himalayas at 18,830 feet.
Are you a collector of anything?
1:18 car models. Have 29 of those, but the dream is to own the real ones!
What is your travel bucket list?
A trip to Mars. Honestly, I am immensely fascinated by the red planet.
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Any Ferrari, past or present. Rossa Red please.
Dream celebrity date?
Wouldn’t call it a date, but would love to meet and chat with Sir Alex Fergusson and learn management ideas from him.
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Polar Bear. They are cute but lethal! And yes, I have a thing for cold temperatures.
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
A week in New Zealand where I did aerobatic flying, sky diving, bungee jumping, shot over jet, downhill luge and mountain zorbing. I guess that’s enough thrill for a life time.
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
South Island, New Zealand and Namibia
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Hard to pick one, but I will go with Raffles Dubai as that was my first experience staying at a super luxury hotel, so it’s memorable.
What do you love about your work?
I believe the only way to do great work is to love what you do. Simply – I love my job! My whole working life has been within travel; with the focus being on people and their holidays – what’s not to love?! I was lucky enough to find Getabed (now part of Stuba) after a career break and can honestly say that it is a great company to work for. I love being part of an innovative and diverse multi-cultural team that seeks to deliver the best in service to our global agents. With the merger, Stuba is fast becoming the best of 2 complementary companies with the focus to be the best at source market. Watch this space.
Personal interests / hobbies
I love being outdoors especially with my girls, so at the weekend you will find us cycling, walking and swimming. I also play hockey for Brighton and Hove. I love learning new things, my husband and I have recently completed intermediate Makaton course.
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What was your nickname at school?
Bambi, I am known for falling over the silliest of things.
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I am a pescetarian.
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Probably more infamous. Margaret Thatcher at a BA & Disney conference for Disney’s 25th year anniversary
What vices do you have?
Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles, in my glass, in my bath or in the air
Are you a collector of anything?
Would call it hoarding of anything that belongs to my girls
What’s your motto in life?
Home is where the heart is
What is your travel bucket list?
Visit the Great Barrier Reef, Visit the Great Wall of China, Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Ride the Rocky Mountaineer train, Cruise around the Galapagos Islands, Tour Thailand
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Slept in the Masi Mari in a tent!
What couldn’t you live without?
My girls of course
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
South Africa for the world cup 2010 was an amazing trip!
What do you love about your work?
Coming from Aberdeen in Scotland most of us only know Oil as it is, or should I say was, the main employment in that area. After moving to Dubai I then moved into the travel industry which was a big change and learning curve which I very much enjoy. Working for a growing company that is fast paced really drives me to succeed in the challenges that are faced especially since the merger into Stuba in 2018. And it goes without saying I LOVE working with number’s.. so that helps of course
Personal interests / hobbies
I really love all variety of music so I spend time, when I can, going to see live bands in concert at weekends. Living in Dubai means I have far more options to see more bands that are playing locally which is great. I love to travel and also enjoy testing my photography skills (which are pretty amateur!) whilst travelling. Making memories and experiences new things with my family, friends, husband and now children is priceless in value. Apart from that my children keep me busy especially at the weekends between swimming, football and basketball they all participate in sports and classes.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Singapore
What was your nickname at school?
Rachie
Are you a collector of anything?
I have lots of elephants in the house.. ornaments, paintings etc
What’s your motto in life?
Forget the mistake, remember the lesson
What is your travel bucket list?
Cape town, Northern lights in Iceland, Great wall of china, Prague, Vietnam, Hong Kong, a road trip along the west coast of America, Marrakech, Giraffe Manor in Kenya.. the list goes on..
If you could own any car, what would it be?
R8 Spyder
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Lioness
What couldn’t you live without?
All my family
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Sri lanka – simple happy lifestyle and people
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
Captains Inn, El Gouna Egypt. Tiny hotel in the marina with an amazing view
What do you love about your work?
I’m joining the company at a very exciting time with big ambitions to grow globally. I love the challenge that has been set ! Really enjoying reconnecting with global partners and introducing them to Stuba and growing the business together.
Personal Interests / hobbies
Still play football and am lucky enough to be an Arsenal season ticket holder ! I like to box to stay fit. I love music and go to a lot of gigs. Naturally I have a keen interest in travel.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
I believe I am lucky enough to live in the world’s greatest city – London. I would not turn down the opportunity to live by the sea in New England.
What was your nickname at school?
Linny
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I’m 65% Welsh
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Arsene Wenger
What vices do you have?
I support Arsenal
What is your travel bucket list?
I would love to go to Japan, Argentina & Botswana
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Sea otter
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Opened an office in Las Vegas!
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Safari in Tanzania followed by beach in Zanzibar
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
On my first ever business trip I stayed in the Negresco in Nice. It had a gold-plated toilet and my own butler.
My favourite hotel though was Emerson and Green in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Now renamed Emerson on Hurumzi. A very special experience.
My favourite hotel though was Emerson and Green in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Now renamed Emerson on Hurumzi. A very special experience.
What do you love about your work?
I’m a big believer in that you have to love what you do and how lucky am I to be marketing something that everyone wants – a wonderful hotel on their holiday! I love working with a variety of people across all Stuba markets and time zones, getting different views and opinions – no day is the same, which is what I like! It certainly keeps me on my toes!
Personal Interests / hobbies
I love spending time in the Surrey Hills where I live, taking the dog for walks and admiring the views. But baking cakes or cooking for friends and family is what relaxes me the most – put on some good music and I love creating and see how it turns out! I also love live music, so spending a few hours at a good gig is always a highlight. Spare time is thin on the ground these days with all my daughter’s football and swimming training so I’m generally more of a taxi service.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Where I live is special, but I’m a city girl at heart so think I’d have to go for New York.
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I’ve supported AFC Wimbledon since I was 10 and had my picture taken with the FA Cup when we won it in 1988.
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Tom Hardy – recently in our local pub, as he’s just moved to our village
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
It would be a tough call between Spotify, I can’t live without good music and my sunglasses.
What is your travel bucket list?
Oh gosh, where do I start? Cambodia, Patagonia, Iceland for the Northern Lights, Tanzania – so much to see and so little time
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
Tom Hardy – so you can imagine my delight when I met him recently!
Dream celebrity date?
Tom Hardy – there’s a theme here and no, I wasn’t stalking him
What couldn’t you live without?
My daughter and my make up
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Oh, so many but a big favourite for me is Barbados – the people just make the island and the experience.
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
The Witchery by the Castle in Edinburgh – we’re slowly (very slowly) working our way around the suites. We’ve stayed in 4, 4 to go. We also spent our first married night here so it’s special for many reasons.
What do you love about your work?
I love the industry we work in, my job is varied and no 2 days are the same, which keeps it interesting. There is never a dull moment!
Personal interests / hobbies
Oh I am slightly obsessed with baking! Travelling, photography and I like to run in the mornings.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Sydney
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Cairngorm Mountain in Scotland
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Billy Connolly
What vices do you have?
Chocolate, wine
Are you a collector of anything?
My husband would say shoes!
What’s your motto in life?
Treat others the way you want to be treated
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Aston Martin DB11
Dream celebrity date?
Gerard Butler
If you could be animal, what would it be?
A cat
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Sydney
What do you love about your work?
I love everything about travel and the industry we work in. Allowing people to dream, explore and discover something new is good for the soul. Talking to clients and colleagues each day brings new adventures.
Personal interests / hobbies
I like to keep active and fit. Both the gym and my dogs provide a reason to get outside for some fresh air. I love going to the beach and living near the water. During lockdown, I got an Oculus which I love playing VR Poker and Beat Saber.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
I already live in the best country in the world, but I’d love to do a year or 2 in NYC
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Empire State Building
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
Jason Mamoa. I’m sure he can build shelter and catch fish, and obviously because he is Aquaman
What’s your best physical feature?
My eyes. I’ve had a compliment or two
What’s your motto in life?
YOLO – You only live once. Embrace it!
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Wolf. It may be a Twilight thing
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Skydiving, Bungy Jumping and Swimming with Sharks are all equally frightening
What couldn’t you live without?
My 2 daughters, Coffee & Chocolate
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Fiji. The friendly nature of the people is inviting. Many beautiful hotels always providing the easy-going holiday vibes
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
The Peninsula HK, Tower Suite. Ultimate Luxury
What do you love about your work?
It’s just fun being around with fantastic and talented people. New challenges daily exercises the mind, travelling for meetings with wonderful people energizes the body and soul. The work environment is very collaborative across different departments with a common goal of customer first. An open door policy helps quick decision making which I believe is one of the main ingredient of a successful business.
Personal interests / hobbies
I consider myself a foodie and am always on the lookout to try new places. Once in a while also try my hand in the kitchen. Weekends and holidays are mostly spent just lazing around and reading. We have three beautiful cockatiels as pets and I enjoy teaching them tricks when time permits.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Any place where there is a lot of snow
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I can sleep endlessly without feeling tired 😉
What is the first thing you would do if you were invisible?
Head to the nearest Cheesecake Factory
What’s your best physical feature?
My stomach – it stores a lot!
Are you a collector of anything?
Coffee Mugs – The freebie ones 😉 – I have a separate shelf for these “trophies” 🙂
What is your travel bucket list?
Egypt, Turkey and East Europe – Want to experience the rich culture and history, the people, the blend of rustic and modern, the culinary delights…
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
The one and only Amitabh Bachchan
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Any vintage – if I could afford to maintain one
In a film about your life, what actor(ess) would play you?
Having experienced a similar situation that Tom Hank’s character went through in The Terminal (although mine was “luckily” for 3 days only). I think he can play my part.
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Majestic personality, muscular yet gentle – A Horse.
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Tried to break my fear of heights by getting on a Ferris wheel. Made matters worse ☹️
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Mountains, beaches, forests and city life. For sure it is Malaysia.
What do you love about your work?
Daily interactions with clients, colleagues helps me to learn one new thing every day. When a new client is on board and starts to book or any existing client make bookings, gives me the same kick as the first one and that’s what I love about work.
Personal interests / hobbies
I like movies and science fiction books. The stories fascinate me, and I believe everyone has a story worth telling. The art is in making listener or reader or viewer enjoy it.
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What was your nickname at school?
Charlie
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I never throw printed paper boarding pass of flight, still have the boarding pass of the first flight.
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Late Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam
What is the first thing you would do if you were invisible?
Travel to Las Vegas and stay in the most expensive hotel for free
What’s your best physical feature?
Eyes
What’s your motto in life?
Never lose hope. There is always an opportunity to win.
What is your travel bucket list?
Bora Bora, Oahu, The Bahamas, New York, French Alps, Switzerland, Tokyo, Las Vegas, Machu Pichu, Brazil, Almost every top Travel destination on Earth. Not too keen about other planets yet!
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Mercedes Maybach 6
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Barcelona, Lloret De Mar
What is your favourite hotel visited?
The Langham London
What do you love about your work?
‘Doing what you like is freedom and liking what do you do is happiness’ and that quote says it all. I like the fundamental values of the transparency, trust and communication in the office. I like interacting with people, this gives me the freedom at work to interact with various people and do things differently, having the freedom to create, fail, improvise and be ready for the next one. I am able to use my skills and knowledge as well as push myself in new areas. I am working in an industry and this company which is challenging, demanding and rewarding every day.
Personal interests / hobbies
I am a Cricket enthusiast. I like this sport as it helps me being a team player, being able to work well with others & having leadership abilities. It’s like a Religion and Sachin is our God. I find TT and Badminton fascinating as other sports and would love to play regularly. In my free time, I do read few articles online about new & emerging start-ups and the innovations but I am keen on learning the art of Beat-boxing in future. During weekends, I end up meeting different set of friends, watch some movies, listen to new music and try my hands on cooking.
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What was your nickname at school?
Shanky, Sanky, Shaggy
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
If it isn’t on the first page of Google then it doesn’t exist.
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
London Eye – mesmerizing view of the city from the top
What’s your best physical feature?
Hair. It’s in our family genes.
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
A magazine made by my elder brother on my last birthday with testimonials and pictures of my friends
What is your travel bucket list?
Norway, Boom, Amsterdam, Santorini, Bali, Croatia, Vienna, Himachal, Bhutan, etc.
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
Dream celebrity date?
Anne Hathaway and Deepika Padukone
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Spain – Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Lloret de Mar
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Atlantis, The Palm – Dubai. It has amazing architecture and is full of luxury experience.
What do you love about your work?
The range of work I do ensures that no day is like any other and is always changing and evolving. We work towards a clear vision and the management trusts my decisions and supports me in my daily work.
Personal interests / hobbies
Love playing tennis. Couldn’t dent in top 5 worldwide which is the reason why I am here at Stuba 😉
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Where would you like to live in the world?
New York
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Empire State Building, New York
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
My wife
Are you a collector of anything?
Watches and perfumes
What is your travel bucket list?
Entire Europe
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Audi TT
Dream celebrity date?
Sandra Bullock
What couldn’t you live without?
Tennis
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Bali
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Taj Holiday Village, Goa
What do you love about your work?
The autonomy and work life balance in my work is something which I always believe in and I have been quite fortunate to have this throughout my working experience. Networking, new domain knowledge and self-motivation are some important qualities which I love in my work.
Personal interests / hobbies
Cooking, Travelling, and a Football freak.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
London, UK
What was your nickname at school?
Ron, Ronny
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Kedarkantha, a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarkhand, India elevated at around 12500 ft.
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
My Wife
What is the first thing you would do if you were invisible?
Travel the world for free!
Are you a collector of anything?
Spectacles & watches
What is your travel bucket list?
Entire Europe, Bali, Meghalaya, Manasarovar
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Dolphin
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Spain
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
JW Marriott, Phuket
What do you love about your work?
The thing I love about working for Stuba.com is working with our customers all around the world and understanding more about what makes them and their businesses tick. It is very satisfying to help them get the most out of our product and see their businesses grow as a result.
Personal interests / hobbies
Outside of work I am a bit of a guitar geek and definitely a music nerd. My instrument collection keeps on growing, so pretty soon I am going to run out of wall space and I can definitely bore you with a conversation about each one’s merits. Occasionally you might even see me around and about playing them in pubs around the UK.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Brighton of course! It’s definitely my favourite city in the UK and I love life by the sea.
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
My friends call me the sponge because I remember the most useless facts. I’m a great addition to any pub quiz team.
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Parseierspitze in Austria 3060m. Getting down was interesting.
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Well, Rick Wakeman once set my guitar up for me for a gig I was playing. He was a lovely guy.
What vices do you have?
Any biscuits, I just cannot say no!
Are you a collector of anything?
I would say no, but everyone else I meet thinks that having a violin, mandolin, didgeridoo and 7 guitars constitutes a collection.
What is your travel bucket list?
Ha Long Bay, Angkor Wat, Iceland to see the northern lights, Singapore, Skiing Whistler, Vancouver and the Himalayas naturally. The list is endless.
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
Terry Crews
If you could own any car, what would it be?
A Jaguar XJR in British Racing Green
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, it was the most peaceful place I have ever experienced.
What do you love about your work?
I love being a part of the team that fixes problems. I like interacting with people and enjoy being a problem solver. Work is challenging but there is always something to laugh about every single day. The culture is great!
Personal interests / hobbies
Being a foodie I like to explore new restaurants in the town. I love driving and going on long drives. Travelling and collecting souvenirs excites me. I enjoy organizing events.
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What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I can’t eat rice with chopsticks
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Mount Titlis
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
Motherhood
What is your travel bucket list?
USA, Rome and Paris once again, North and South India
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
Jennifer Aniston
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Bentley
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Got on a ride at Genting Amusement Park. It is 185 ft tall and brings you down from top at 67 km/hour within a split second.
What couldn’t you live without?
Humour
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Genting Higlands
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Alila Diwa
What do you love about your work?
I love my job as I am truly passionate about travel. I also really enjoy my role as it pushes me to always improve myself and grow personally and professionally. I found really fun looking through hotels details, pictures and facilities as well!
Personal interests / hobbies
I love modern dance and visiting new places. I also enjoy cycling on Brighton seafront and visiting London during weekends.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
It changes at least once every two years..at the moment I would say Barcelona!
What was your nickname at school?
It was “Buccia” which in English means “peel” (it comes from my surname Buccilli)
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I have a phobia of bees
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
Sunscreen!
What vices do you have?
I bite my nails.
Are you a collector of anything?
I always keep one banknote from each country I visit.
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
There is a star in the sky that has my name 🙂
What is your travel bucket list?
Maldives
Safari in Kenya
New York
Singapore
Sicily
Road trip in California
Sydney
..how long can this list be?
Safari in Kenya
New York
Singapore
Sicily
Road trip in California
Sydney
..how long can this list be?
Dream celebrity date?
Justin Timberlake!!
What do you love about your work?
The best part about my job is the work culture we have here! It’s an amazing feeling to work with such a wonderful team – for me this is my extended family!!
Personal interests / hobbies
I love to paint and do some creative art work as nothing can destress you better. The other thing that I love to do is watch movies, I’m an absolute Bollywood fan!!
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Anywhere in the world where I get good food!!
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I can’t cook Daal Chawal (Rice and Lentils – a staple Indian dish)
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
A tab with Spider Solitaire dowloaded!
What is the first thing you would do if you were invisible?
Drive a car
What’s your best physical feature?
Freckles
Are you a collector of anything?
Lunch boxes that don’t belong to me
What’s your motto in life?
Never Give Up!!
What is your travel bucket list?
Leh Laddakh
If you could own any car, what would it be?
A car that is auto driven – driverless!
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Got married!
What do you love about your work?
My role is what I enjoy the most at work. Communicating, convincing, and achieving results makes my day. The work culture at my office is great and makes me come back happily to work everyday.
Personal interests / hobbies
Reading and trying my hands on different recipes.
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What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Mount Eden, Auckland
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Sachin Tendulkar
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
My set of favourite books
Are you a collector of anything?
Books
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
My car
What’s your motto in life?
Live and let live!!
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
Ellen DeGeneres
If you could own any car, what would it be?
BMW i8
What couldn’t you live without?
Books
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand
What do you love about your work?
There is saying that “Your job shouldn’t just be a source of income. If you don’t enjoy what you do, you’ll end up missing out on your life”. Here in Stuba, I find it right. i.e., I enjoy what I do. I am getting variety of tasks and responsibilities that teach me something new, and I feel more engaged and fulfilled. We can work virtually, having a forward-thinking, supportive company that realizes employees are their greatest asset. Everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission. This truly creates a family environment where everybody is there for each other.
Personal interests / hobbies
I like travelling and exploring new places, also have interest in doing adventurous activities. Playing outdoor games with my kids become new hobby for me. Also, I am fascinated with Bollywood movies. Listening to music, reading fictions are some of the additional hobbies of mine.
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What’s the highest place you’ve been?
At Leh – Khardung La Pass (height 18380 Ft)
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
My Hubby
What is the first thing you would do if you were invisible?
Explore the world
Are you a collector of anything?
Footwears and Caps (all useless things though 😉)
What’s your motto in life?
Live life fullest
What is your travel bucket list?
Venice, Greece, Bali, Hong Kong etc… list is long
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Ferrari
What couldn’t you live without?
My Family
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Maldives – It’s a paradise on earth
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
Taj Exotica Resort – Goa
What do you love about your work?
I get to interact with people all over the world. New challenges everyday keep me on my toes.
Personal interests / hobbies
I like reading fiction, watching movies especially the superhero ones and just hanging out with friends.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Singapore
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Lake Tsomgo in Sikkim.
What vices do you have?
I tend to be very lazy and laid back about things that don’t excite me. Not a good thing at all!
Are you a collector of anything?
Not currently. But I intend to start a collection of small action figures.
What is your travel bucket list?
Actually the whole world. But I’m itching to visit Japan and Greece
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
There are so many. It’s really hard to choose one
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Lykan Hypersport
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Cat
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Lloret de Mar in Spain
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
Della Resort, Lonavala
What do you love about your work?
On a day-to-day basis there is a sense that we are working towards a grand vision and I proudly see making strides towards it and making it reality. I love that I am encouraged to try new things out and be innovative…and if it doesn’t work out I am supported to learn lessons, dust myself off and try again. My opinion matters and so does everybody.
Personal interests / hobbies
Motorcycling, music, visiting historical places, spending time with family and friends.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Stuttgart, Germany
What was your nickname at school?
Mote (Fatty)
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I cannot whistle.
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Pratapgad Fort
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Mary Kom
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
A small backpack
What is the first thing you would do if you were invisible?
Check the mirror
What vices do you have?
Sweets
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
Motorcycle
What’s the worst present you’ve ever received?
Antacid
What is your travel bucket list?
Dubai, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Mauritius, New Zealand
If you could own any car, what would it be?
BMW 750 Li (1999)
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok
What do you love about your work?
I love that my job challenges me every day in different ways.
I am able to use my skills and knowledge as well as push myself in areas that I am unsure of myself.
I am allowed to grow and show my potential.
The people at this company are a pleasure to work with and make it enjoyable to come to work.
We have been asked for an opinion on a regular basis, and we are allowed to speak our mind without fear.
I am able to use my skills and knowledge as well as push myself in areas that I am unsure of myself.
I am allowed to grow and show my potential.
The people at this company are a pleasure to work with and make it enjoyable to come to work.
We have been asked for an opinion on a regular basis, and we are allowed to speak our mind without fear.
Personal interests / hobbies
Sports – I am a strategic thinker and a problem-solver. I am a team player and driven.
Leadership – I am passionate, take initiative and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Multitask – I am committed and able to multitask.
Investing – I have strong planning skills and I take risks.
Travelling – Visiting different places and exploring the world is seen as a valuable life experience.
Leadership – I am passionate, take initiative and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Multitask – I am committed and able to multitask.
Investing – I have strong planning skills and I take risks.
Travelling – Visiting different places and exploring the world is seen as a valuable life experience.
Get Personal
Where would you like to live in the world?
One and only “Pune” – India
What was your nickname at school?
RT
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I love spicy non-veg food. Cannot live without it.
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Rohtang Pass (Elevation: 3,978 m) – Manali, India
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Shri Sharad Pawar
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
With my family
What is the first thing you would do if you were invisible?
I will do all those funny things which I can’t do as a professional personality in my visible world.
What’s your best physical feature?
According to me, is my smile. I feel better every time I smile.
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
My first bike
What’s your motto in life?
“If you can dream it, you can achieve it”
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Any Ferrari car
If you could be animal, what would it be?
A horse is really strong…able to function alone well or as part of a team
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Love marriage
What couldn’t you live without?
Food, clothing, shelter and my family
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Himachal Pradesh – India
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Trident Udaipur, India
What do you love about your work?
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. I love that my job challenges me every day in different ways. I am surrounded by the best people who always support me to be innovative and making me more capable of handling any challenges in a creative way.
Personal interests / hobbies
Love playing Chess, Cricket & Table Tennis
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Santorini Island, Greece
What was your nickname at school?
Sunya
What one thing or person would you take on a desert island?
My wife
What’s your best physical feature?
Eyes
What’s your motto in life?
Being human
What is your travel bucket list?
Kashmir (India), Spain, London
In a film about your life, what actor(ess) would play you?
Salman Khan
If you could be animal, what would it be?
‘Tiger’
What couldn’t you live without?
‘Hope’
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Kolhapur
What is your favourite hotel visited?
Della Resort, Lonavala
What do you love about your work?
Work is never ending process in life. I enjoy every moment and challenges it brings.
Personal interests / hobbies
Playing Sports – Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Cricket. Indulging in Adventurous Sports – Scuba Diving, Wind Surfing, Hot Air Ballooning. Swimming, Dancing, Watching TV & Movies, Traveling and exploring new places, Going for long drives on bikes & cars, Reading books, Listening to music.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
I would like to live in Singapore and maybe in the Bay area. However, I see my future moving every couple of years to another place. So much to explore. Right now I think I will settle for a couple of years in Berlin. But hopefully the next city I move to is Singapore.
What’s a useless fact about yourself?
I sleep only 4-5 hours a day.
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Sachin Tendulkar
Are you a collector of anything?
Currency of different countries
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
My dream cycle gifted by my father
What’s the worst present you’ve ever received?
Used wristwatch by my friend
What is your travel bucket list?
Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa.
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Tesla
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
I have saved child from drowning in a well
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Ajanta caves
What do you love about your work?
There’s always something new to do, and new techniques to apply to solve problems better. Programming and problem solving are incredibly fun to me. I get to work on a product which will affect thousands of people, in one way or another.
I feel pretty fortunate to have met such awesome, quirky people, many of whom have become more than work-mates. Ups, downs and sideways, I’ve worked with incredibly supportive people who always make me laugh some way.
Every day is different, challenging and exciting. No two days are the same.
I feel pretty fortunate to have met such awesome, quirky people, many of whom have become more than work-mates. Ups, downs and sideways, I’ve worked with incredibly supportive people who always make me laugh some way.
Every day is different, challenging and exciting. No two days are the same.
Personal interests / hobbies
If I am free, would prefer to spend time with my daughter.. which gives me cognitive, physical and emotional strength. Though I used to play cricket and chess quite often. Listening to music helps me relaxing as and when required. Bird watching is one of my hobbies which takes me little closer to the nature.
Get Personal
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Torna fort, Pune
What’s your best physical feature?
You tell me… 😉
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
My daughter
What’s your motto in life?
Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise.
What is your travel bucket list?
– Kashmir, India – someone truly said “If there is paradise anywhere on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.”
– Japan – in the morning to see “The land of the rising sun”
– Paris, France – would like to spend an evening in Paris
– Japan – in the morning to see “The land of the rising sun”
– Paris, France – would like to spend an evening in Paris
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
Amir Khan
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Hummer H4
In a film about your life, what actor would play you?
Tom Cruise
Dream celebrity date?
Martina Hingis
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Lion
What couldn’t you live without?
Some secrets are better to carry..
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Mahabaleshwar, Pune
What is your favourite hotel visited?
The Orchid Hotel Mumbai
What do you love about your work?
I love my job because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission. This truly creates a family environment where everybody is there for each other.
Personal interests / hobbies
Spending time with my family and friends, listening to music and watching TV.
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Amitabh Bachchan
What’s your best physical feature?
My face
What’s the best present you’ve ever received?
My own business
What’s your motto in life?
To open a food truck one day
What is your travel bucket list?
Kashmir, Palawan Island, Rome, Pyramids of Giza
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
Bear Grylls
If you could own any car, what would it be?
Rolls-Royce (Dawn)
If you could be animal, what would it be?
Peregrine Falcon
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
JW Marriott Pune
What do you love about your work?
I believe in the proverb: Work is worship. I love coming to work at Stuba and work with the team. The team is awesome, with career spanning so many years, this is one of the best teams that I have worked with. Extremely helpful, entertaining and hard working.
Personal interests / hobbies
I love to read. Read many books on different genres like biographies, self-help, fiction, romance, mythology, suspense. Favourite authors are Sidney Sheldon and Amish Tripathi. I love to read on my Kindle. My kindle tags along with me everywhere
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Where would you like to live in the world?
Any place which is green all around. Would love to have a farm house surrounded by a fruit orchard. I always visualise myself sitting in the verandah of a farm house surrounded by all greenery with my Kindle and a steaming cup of filter coffee.
What’s the highest place you’ve been?
Mount Rainier, Washington State, US
Who’s the most famous person you’ve met?
Myself
What vices do you have?
Coffee
What’s your motto in life?
Live and let live
What is your travel bucket list?
Would love to visit Europe especially Austria and Netherlands.
Who is your favourite TV / Cinema personality?
Amitabh-Rekha, Richard Gere, George Clooney, Irfan Khan
In a film about your life, what actor(ess) would play you?
Rekha
Which is the best travel destination you have ever visited?
Visited lots of places and had lots and lots of fun. I especially remember my trip to Canada (Niagara Falls) with my friends and Montreal with my office colleagues. Had blast of a time.
What is your Favourite hotel visited?
Disney’s Wilderness resort, Orlando
Become a Stuba Star
Our family culture is important to us. If you think you can help us continue our success and would love to join the Stuba family, we’d love to hear from you.
Business Development Managers – UAE x 2
UAE
Sales
Full-time
With our ambitious growth plans we are seeking two enthusiastic and experienced sales/business development professionals to drive our sales growth. The roles will include onboarding new clients, maintaining relationships with a large database of travel agents/tour operators, identifying business opportunities, negotiating and closing business deals, and maintaining client relationships. To be successful in this role, the applicant requires excellent sales and communications skills, effective relationship building talent, good telephonic manners and a proven track record of exceeding monthly targets with experience in sales, new customer acquisitions and/or business development. Past or current experience working with a B2B travel company, hotel, hospitality is essential. The role calls for a consultative rather than hardcore sales mindset. Willingness to travel within the region is a must.
Desired skills, experience, and expectations
- Graduate and above.
- 2-4 years previous experience in field sales in UAE. UAE or GCC Driving licence will be an added advantage
- Make timely, practical, effective decisions and take initiative without being asked.
- Experience in B2B travel, tourism, hospitality. hotel industry or service industry Only
- Good understanding of MS-Office tools.
Key skills and responsibilities
- Identifying new potential clients and on boarding them.
- Proactively visit, call, and follow up with clients.
- Actively engage with prospects or customers to fully understand their business needs and identify and build new business opportunities, developing a strong business relationship with key decision makers and influencers.
- Create and maintain a sales pipeline of qualified opportunities within the designated market or portfolio of accounts.
- Update all account activities and new leads on CRM systems.
Everyone is welcome
Stuba is an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, caste, colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Apply for Business Development Managers – UAE x 2
Customer Support Executive
Pune
Operations
Full time
Desired skills, experience, and expectations
- Graduate and above
- 2 to 5 years relevant experience in Client Relationship Management
- Excellent command over written and verbal English
- Good understanding of MS-Office tools
- Clarity of thoughts and words
- Planning efficiently while avoiding analysis paralysis
- Interactive and good at probing
- Flexibility to work in rotational shifts
- Make timely, practical, effective decisions
- To take initiative without being asked
- Experience in using any CRM system
- Experience in travel, tourism, hospitality and bank would be a valuable add on
Key skills and responsibilities
- Efficient dealing of support cases which are assigned for completion
- To acknowledge and revert to participant questions, as well as question participants to obtain full understanding of the situation
- Responsible for complex problem resolution
- Maintain accurate documentation of all cases and CRM updated
- Creating and improving procedures
- Ability to remain focused, and on top of client and supplier follow ups
- Take ownership and responsibility for customer issues
- To prioritize assignments in hand and ability to multi-task even in critical situations
- Is open to and responds flexibly to change
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and foster cross-functional and cross business teamwork
- Seeks and shares job-relevant learning, developmental experiences, and feedback to enhance performance
Everyone is welcome
Stuba is an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, caste, colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Kindly note: This role is only open to residents of Pune and not for relocations.