Raised in Ommen in Overijssel, Mr Van Felius enrolled in Stenden’s School of Hotel Management in 2004. After graduating, he worked in a managerial role at the German theme part Netl (formerly known as Brennels), a business known for its deep commitment to sustainability. Van Felius joined the staff of Stenden Hotel in 2009, where he held a variety of positions, and he is currently a Lecturer in Technology at Stenden School of Hotel Management. He obtained a Master’s degree in International Service Management in 2014 and joined the Department’s Research Group that same year. He has been a valuable contributor to the Department’s ‘Fully Sustainable Hotel Experience’ research project.