‘Build something you believe in’ — Hotel waiter, inspired by what Leonardo DiCaprio told him 20 years ago, becomes hotel CEO in Singapore

Nick Karean
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:54:57 +0000
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SINGAPORE: Twenty years ago, Abel Ariza was a 23-year-old bellboy in the Ritz-Carlton Barcelona, breathlessly pushing 47 suitcases down marble corridors for famous people and celebrities like Mariah Carey. Today, he’s the CEO of Everhaus Group, a hospitality brand headquartered in Singapore, and it all began with a single generous tip — and a single …