In het pre digitaal tijdperk, zeg maar voor 1995 was je belangrijk als je in een of meer almanakken te vinden was. Ik was onder andere internationaal belasting adviseur en was in de ledenlijst van de IFA (International Fiscal Association) te vinden. Ik heb ook een blauwe maandag in een hele dure Nederlandse Versie van de Who’s Who? gestaan (Zou die nog bestaan? Ja origineel was het natuurlijk de UK Who’s Who?).
Vandaag vroeg ik aan Chatgpt wie is Guido van den Elshout en kreeg ik antwoord in het Engels:

Guido van den Elshout is a Dutch hotelier‑turned‑wine consultant who has also gained recognition as a travel blogger and photographer. Here’s a summary of his background and current activities:

🏨 Hotelier and Blogger
Known online as Happy Hotelier, Guido founded and ran the Haagsche Suites in The Hague—a luxury boutique hotel consisting of three spacious suites in a beautifully restored 1890 townhouse. He opened it in late 2002, after working two decades as an international tax lawyer and managing his family’s residential property business
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At Haagsche Suites, he acted as host, concierge, gardener, photographer, and more—all with a high level of personal attention and design detail. The hotel became popular with leisure and business guests, particularly honeymooners
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🍷 Wine Consultant
After closing the hotel around 2014, Guido shifted his focus to wine. He earned WSET Level 2 certification in 2008 and pursued Level 3 as time allowed
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Starting in mid‑2024, he launched Wijn Guido as a wine consultant. Collaborating with Dutch importer Kasteelhoeve, he began hosting wine tastings across Zuid‑Holland, rapidly booking multiple sessions on weekends through the end of 2024
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🌐 Blogs & Photography
He blogs under the Happy Hotelier moniker and occasionally writes guest posts for travel blogs. He’s also known for photography related to travel and hospitality
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His online presence includes Twitter/X (@HappyHotelier), a LinkedIn profile describing him as a retired hotelier, amateur photographer, blogger, and wine consultant
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🧭 Quick Overview
Role Description
Hotelier Founder & operator of Haagsche Suites (luxury 3‑suite boutique hotel in The Hague)
Travel Blogger / Writer Author of Happy Hotelier blog, guest posts on luxury travel platforms
Wine Consultant Runs Wijn Guido, organizing wine tastings in collaboration with wine importer Kasteelhoeve
Photographer & Host Known for personal photography and hands-on guest service

Guido is a fascinating blend of hospitality entrepreneur and wine enthusiast, transitioning from managing a luxury boutique hotel into delivering tasting experiences across the Netherlands. If you’d like to explore more—perhaps read his blog, view his photography, or learn how to book a tasting—just let me know!