Micah Green, President & CEO of Tailos, announced the addition of Edie Lowe as Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts. Lowe will oversee the strategic growth efforts of Tailos in the hotel and hospitality sectors.
Sandor Winkler, Sales and Marketing Director at The Villa Group, sheds light on how the resort group approaches this challenge. He shares insights into their commitment to tailored guest experiences and the fusion of luxury with accessibility across their seven resorts.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka brings the brand’s unparalleled service and contemporary aesthetic to one of Japan’s fastest growing cities famous for its thriving start-up scene as well as for its enduring history, traditions, and outstanding culinary culture.
Alexander Schneider is leading a distinctive and innovative approach to luxury hospitality, discussing the brand’s unique vision, strategies for delivering exceptional guest experiences, talent acquisition, and management practices, and the crucial role of sustainability and environmental responsibility in their operations.
Cassie Beato, Montage Palmetto Bluff’s Resident Naturalist shares insight into her day-to-day and what it means to be a Naturalist.
With eight years of experience in the market, Jan shares her insights on setting room rates and determining pricing strategies for the Thompson Hotel. She also discusses recent changes in revenue management strategies in response to market conditions and how her team works with other departments within the hotel to align revenue management strategies with broader business goals.
Sonja Chase talks about what sets their hotel apart in terms of customer experience and amenities. She also shares the hotel’s approach to handling guest complaints, sustainability initiatives, employee training, and plans for future expansion and improvement. With a focus on providing a unique and high-quality experience to guests, the Thompson and tommie Austin aim to become a proud asset to the community in Austin.
Ricardo Farinha, the Chief Commercial Officer of Savoy Signature, offers valuable insights into the brand’s past and future plans. Beginning as a small family business, Savoy Signature has evolved into a collection of six hotels, each offering distinctive and personalized experiences. With a background in project finance and public-private partnerships, Farinha brings a global perspective to his work in project management and financing at Savoy Signature.
Chelsey Leffet, a board member of the ILHA East Coast Chapter, has been recently promoted to Managing Director at HVS. She now leads the Washington, D.C. Consulting & Valuation office and is also the Director of the HVS Northeast region. Chelsey has consulted on hotels of all asset classes and development stages throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including several hostel lodging assets.
Shannon Knapp shares her inspiration for a career in hospitality as well as her approach to ensuring each of the 400+ properties in the Leading Hotels of the World portfolio maintain their high standards of quality and service the company is known for. She also discusses how LHW balances individuality and character with the need for consistency, emerging trends in the luxury travel industry and the steps member hotels are taking to reduce their environmental impact.
With over 30 years of experience in international leisure and hospitality, Mr. Shannon has been responsible for leading Playa’s team of architects and interior designers in conceiving new build and renovation projects across various markets. In this interview, we will delve into Mr. Shannon’s vision for the unique design elements that make Playa Hotels & Resorts stand out as an industry leader, including their commitment to sustainability and challenging norms
As travelers set out into the world, Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences – is igniting a penchant for embracing the unexpected with experiences that aim to surprise, delight, and prompt travelers to “Roam Around the World.”
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