Thom Goris

‘Committed to bring people joy through the art of hospitality’

Hospitality | F&B | Events

my story

In a world where making money is important and contactless services are a trend, I like to make a difference by practicing the true art of hostmanship every day. I stand for honest, genuine service, personal attention, and quality products – to me, that’s the essence of hospitality and what I’ll continue to do throughout my career.

I found my passion for hospitality at the age of 13, helping out bartending in the canteen of my football club. Serving, and bringing people joy felt meaningful to me; it lit up the spark in me. I decided that I want to bring people joy throughout my life, and hospitality is my way of doing so.

Current activities

I am currently working on an exciting new project, which I will announce soon.

Coming soon!

Milestones

Throughout a period of almost 2 years I dedicated the majority of my time to the MEA Future Leaders Challenge, where I served as Operations Manager. On behalf of the MEA Future Leaders Challenge, I organized events across the Middle East and Africa serving as a platform that connects the industry, empowers students, and contributes to bridging the gap between education and working in the industry.

By organizing these events I have proudly contributed to making an impact on the industry and creating opportunities for talent from all over the region.

Additionally, I am the initiator of the OudDio’s Association, annually bringing together sommeliers for knowledge-sharing, masterclasses and networking opportunities.

What others say

"Thom is an energetic and creative individual. He is dilligent and offers new insights to projects with out-of-the-box thinking. Working with Thom is a delight due to his authenticity, dedication and passion.''

"Thom is a committed professional. One of the great things about working with Thom is his positive attitude, which he complements with a healthy dose of humor and a great sense of hospitality, making him truly an asset to any team".

Thom excels by being serivce minded. He is reliable and genuine. For this reason, Thom adds tremendous value to the company".

"Thom's quick understanding of our complex organization allowed him to immediately add value. Thom excels with his talent for organizing. He works proactively, seeks out-of-the-box solutions, and has a strong sense of responsibility. His hospitable and spontaneous nature makes him a valuable addition to any team".