Experience

Everything Travel Guy

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Everything Travel Guy is a travel company and affiliate of SmartFlyer a full service luxury travel agency. ETG brings you the best travel content, latest trends and exclusive promotions from resorts, jets, villas and cruises worldwide. We do all the planning, you enjoy the rest. Your luxury travel concierge team awaits! Everything Travel Guy also consults with hospitality brands to create content for social media and action plans to drive business for both leisure and group travel. We help train staff to better understand agency business and maximize the return on your investments. ETG works with companies to create immersive experiences to reward staff, loyal clients, or future prospects. We plan and execute your dream retreats and handle A to Z. Show less



SmartFlyer

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Travel Consultant & Founder of Everything Travel Guy

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  - I book leisure and group travel worldwide - Hotel, Air, Cruise, Yachts, Private Homes & Villas, and Tours - Virtuoso Member with exclusive perks and amenities What services do you offer? I book air, hotel and/or cruise accommodations worldwide with a strong background in the luxury sector for both leisure and group travel. Whether your trip is a single leisure/corporate reservation or a large group gathering, you can count on me to deliver the best rates, amenities, and value. A trip is such a big investment of your time and money, always use a travel professional to maximize the return on your investment. What Is Virtuoso? Virtuoso is the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. We partner with over 1,800 of the world’s best companies such as hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and more. Advisors use their personal connections and firsthand expertise to craft bespoke trips for clients, including unique experiences, special values, complimentary perks, VIP treatment, and rare access. Why Use A Travel Consultant? A Virtuoso travel consultant elevates every trip. They know how to get the best value for your time and money, and, thanks to their global connections, they can VIP you at hotels, on cruise lines, on tours, and more often for the same price a consumer finds online or sometimes better. Hotels view Virtuoso Travel Advisors and their clients to be among the most valuable of guests. Email me today: avalera@smartflyer.com Show less



FAENA

• United States
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • May 2017 - Sep 2019

  Director of Sales for the Forbes 5 star award winning Faena Hotel Miami Beach (169 guest rooms + 10 residences) and 4 star Casa Faena Miami Beach (40 guest rooms). Execuitve Committee Member for the Faena District. Responsible for overseeing revenue development streams for guestrooms, 6 Food and Beverage outlets, 150 seat Faena Theater and 20,000 sq ft Faena ForumKey markets include Northeast and Canadian Group markets.Specialty: High-end leisure / upscale meetings and retreat Attend all major trade shows including IMEX, Virtuoso Travel Week, Helmsbriscoe Annual Business Conference and AMEX call centers /Global Business Forum. Show less

• Global Director of Group Sales

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  Global Director / Group Sales representing group business development for all Faena Hotels. Faena Hotel Miami Beach - 169 rooms + 12 residences Faena Hotel Buenos Aires - 90 rooms Casa Faena Miami Beach - 49 roomsFaena District includes overseeing the opening of the Faena Forum with 1+ year preopening sales support. Faena Forum is a $150 million dollar building boasting 40,000 sq ft of meeting and event space with 300 windows overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Intrecostal. www.faena.com/aboutFaena Hotels is a company committed to redefine the experience of travel. Our hotels are envisioned to achieve the ideal balance between art, architecture, nature and technology – becoming a destination within the destination. We believe profoundly in collaboration, which inspires us to commission standout talents for creating urban installations without equal. Through innovative guest experiences, and spaces of overwhelming beauty we are driven to become the best in class, generating sustainable revenue and nurturing the cities that welcome us as their employer of choice.The interconnection between humanity and nature embodies our holistic approach to the world of hospitality. Following our vision and guided by a deep connection with our global and local community, we celebrate excellence, impeccability and an unwavering commitment in perfecting the instant. Show less

• Account Director (Pre-Opening)

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Pre-opening Account Director within Sales & Marketing overseeing Group Business Development for Faena Hotel Miami Beach (169 rooms) and Casa Claridge (49 rooms) while also supporting our Buenos Aires property (90 rooms)A neighborhood stretching north from 32nd Street to 36th Street—between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Creek Faena District will change the landscape of Miami and spark an artistic and cultural renaissance in the heart of Miami Beach. In addition to Faena Hotel Miami Beach and Faena Forum, a trailblazing new cultural institution designed by Rem Koolhaas/OMA, Faena District Miami Beach will feature exquisite residences designed by Norman Foster and Brandon Haw (Foster + Partners), as well as a marina, state-of-the-art parking area and retail complex designed by Rem Koolhaas/OMA. The new district will be framed by the lush landscaping of Raymond Jungles.Faena Miami Beach Hotel features 181 guestrooms and suites conceived by Alan Faena and designed by award-winning film director/producer Baz Luhrmann and four-time Academy Award® winning production and costume designer Catherine Martin. Typifying South America’s warmth of spirit, Faena Hotel Miami Beach is destined to achieve a new benchmark for hospitality. Thoughtfully curated amenities, paired with genuine, graceful and attentive service will enhance the guest experience on every level. The hotel features a collection of two one-of-a-kind restaurants based on a philosophy of offering locally grown produce while celebrating the rich culinary tradition of Latin and South America. Encompassing an entire floor of the Faena Hotel, the 22,000 square foot Oceanfront Tierra Santa Spa will be Miami’s first South American destination spa dedicated to the art of living well. Designed as an oasis of relaxed beauty and rejuvenation, Tierra Santa Spa will offer bespoke treatments that merge ancient South American healing techniques, potent indigenous ingredients and the latest anti-aging technologies. Show less



The Betsy - South Beach

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

  Account Manager for High-end Leisure, Consortia, Corporate and Group Accounts on a global scale.Key Manager responsible for new account development, strategizing action plans for existing accounts for both on and off seasons. Responsible for all group inquires/prospecting in addition to contracts and addendums. Attend weekly RevMax meetings to evaluate group leads as well as GRC and proactively readjust proposals when needed. Developed group checklist that involves all departments to ensure a flawless transition from sales to operations. Well traveled to all major markets in the North America and some International on own or with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) Represent the hotel at major tradeshows/events such as ILTM, IMEX, American Express FHR call centers, etc.Conduct Sites and arrange FAMs with top producing agents including but not limited to Virtuoso, Signature as well as Travel Leaders and corporate clientsExceed yearly budget goals consistently because of the clear understanding of the personalization of property benefits, competitive advantages and disadvantages as well the ability to be proactive versus reactive. Manage and maintain Delphi database as well as Lanyon Corporate and Consortia RFP BidsAttend weekly Digital marketing and Revenue Management meetings Show less

• Sales Coordinator

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2011

  About The Betsy:Dramatically poised alongside its Art Deco neighbors on Miami Beach's famed Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a distinguished historic landmark hotel. The Betsy's 61 rooms and suites are private beachside havens with sensory details, imaginative amenities and inspirational design.Elegant but relaxed tropical interiors and an intimate courtyard pool produce an experience that is timeless, unforgettable, and passionately low-key. The Deck at The Betsy, an expansive rooftop with sweeping views of the Atlantic, offers a Wellness Garden and Spa with a full range of spa treatments.Fine dining shines at Laurent Tourondel's BLT Steak at The Betsy. And, designed with a hint of vintage glamour, the underground hideaway B Bar offers an exclusive and discreet version of Miami nightlife, with a bygone era speakeasy feel in a 21st century package. Accolades include Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond ratings, as well as consistently being rated in the top 10 among Miami Beach hotels on Trip Advisor. Show less

• Front Office Agent / Reservations Specialist

  • Apr 2009 - Nov 2009

  - Member of opening team- Structured the entire reservations department- Increased bookings by 148% in first 90 days by ensuring marketing and booking channels were optimal - Organized all OTA channels.- Restructured GDS - Created Suite Sensations Promotion which became the highest revenue producing promotion.



Hilton Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front Office Agent / Sales & Marketing Assistant

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2009

  121 rooms & suites - Doral, FL Location 121 rooms & suites - Doral, FL Location