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Jan 2023
27m 40s

Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Procopis ...

Farah Shammas
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Send us Fan Mail Procopis Procopiou has worked as a receptionist for his whole career and is a long-standing team member at St Raphel. He shares with us why this position has been so great and what he loves most about working in one place and being loyal. This is a lovely episode for anyone thinking of going into hotels, who works in reception now or who is ... Show More
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