Alumni Spotlight - Leopold Spiegelfeld BBA '10

A member of MODUL University’s class of 2010, Leo Spiegelfeld joined the team of MODUL University as Recruitment & Marketing Coordinator after graduation, travelling around Europe to promote his alma mater to potential students. However, he has always been drawn to the field of eco-tourism and hospitality, and his love for wildlife and nature led him to aim for different areas of the world to find employment.  

Since he has always been intrigued by African wildlife, landscapes and cultures, he set his sights on the East African hotel industry – with great success! For nearly two years, he has been managing the Ras Kutani Beach Lodge on the Tanzanian Swahili coast together with his partner Frankie.  

Ras Kutani Beach is a high-end luxury lodge that belongs to the Selous Safari Company along with two other bush camps: Jongomero in Ruaha National Park and Siwandu in the Selous Game Reserve. The company has won several prizes in the past few years, and Ras Kutani was recently added to the “Hall of Fame” on Tripadvisor and received a certificate for sustainability (2015).

Leo has extensive experience within tourism and hospitality in a number of places and fields, and holds a Diploma in Tourism and Leisure Management from MODUL Tourism College in addition to his Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality Management from MU. His diploma prepared him for practical side of the hospitality sector which he was able to experience firsthand throughout his studies, while the Bachelor degree provided him with the knowledge and skills for the managerial side of the field of hospitality and tourism.  

Living in Tanzania, Leo hasn’t regretted his decision for a single moment despite how challenging life can be in Africa. He has enjoyed adapting to the basic nature of living in Tanzania, although there are a number of obstacles to overcome due to the remoteness of environment.  

‘’If I will ever return to Europe is up in the air and depends where the path of life brings me,’’ says Leo. ‘’I’m certainly ready for the adventures to come!’’