Laura knows hospitality, she grew up with it. As a little girl in Johannesburg, South Africa, she often heard her grandmother quote the bible verse “Do not neglect to show hospitality, because through it others dined with angels.” She also knows education, both of her parents were academics. Yet Laura found herself drawn to the hospitality industry.
Sometimes it’s the chef that comes out perfectly prepared
It was a job she never imagined taking in the first place, in a country that wasn’t her own. On her last day, she couldn’t imagine ever leaving. The idea of working abroad had never entered Maria Sanchez’ mind not so very long ago. She had grown up in a traditional household in Mexico, where a love of cooking was …
Exchange Day: The Journey of Cultural Exchange through Community
What connects us to one another; brings us together? The question of ‘how communities come together,’ and more importantly, ‘how communities stay together’ has always been a relevant facet of the human experience. However, with growing tensions between communities of all forms and types, colors and religions, I find the question is more pressing now than it has been in …
Honored to Serve the Austin Community
Alliance Abroad is honored to be recognized by The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) for the work we do supporting important initiatives in our community.