CourtesyMasters, global hospitality headhunters from The Hague celebrates 25 years

As Managing Partner of CourtesyMasters, global hospitality headhunters since 1999, it fills my heart with gratitude to announce that we are celebrating our 25th anniversary on 12 October 2024. In a quarter of a century, we have grown into an international player in Hospitality Executive Search and Hospitality Management Recruitment. We, along with our team, valued relationships, dedicated candidates and committed suppliers have evolved into something I could never have imagined.

CourtesyMasters, a leading player in global recruitment in the hospitality sector, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary on 12 October. Founded in 1999 and led by a woman since 2007, CourtesyMasters has spent a quarter century working to connect top talent with prestigious hospitality companies worldwide. The agency is known for its focus on privacy, inclusiveness and the human factor within hospitality.

What started in Rotterdam has grown into an international, solid player in executive search and management recruitment in the hospitality industry. CourtesyMasters sets the standard for excellence, integrity and personal service, with a strong emphasis on diversity and both professional and personal development.

"Since I became the owner of CourtesyMasters in 2007, my mission has been to put inclusivity and privacy at the heart of the recruitment process within hospitality," says Larissa Zwart, owner and managing partner. "We have built a company that not only matches talent with opportunities, but also encourages personal and professional growth. The human factor, which makes hospitality so special, is always at the forefront of this."

Black also stresses the importance of breaking barriers: "We are committed to creating opportunities for every talent. Our focus on the human factor, along with our commitment to privacy and growth, enables us to richly shape the future of hospitality recruitment."

CourtesyMasters' contribution to the industry has been praised by industry leaders. "The ability of Larissa's team to find candidates who not only meet our requirements but also reinforce our culture is unparalleled," said a client. The human factor may not appear on the balance sheet, merely as an expense item on the income statement, but as far as we are concerned, it is the decisive factor for day-to-day success and sustainable added value within practically any business, especially within the hospitality industry.

About CourtesyMasters : founded in 1999 and grown over the years into a leading recruitment agency specialising in finding (prospective) executives for hotels, resorts and restaurants worldwide. The person behind the client, behind the candidate, behind the colleague and behind the supplier is central. Always.

Larissa Black