Ina Davies
Board Member at Visit Inverness Loch Ness- Claim this Profile
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Philip Bolson
Ina is a superstar - incredibly knowledgable about what she does and incredibly passionate about the location and market in which she does it. She is also a great, fun person to have on your team. Ina is one of those people that just wants to learn, just wants to do it right, just wants to make people happy and just wants to keep it simple. This makes her easy to work with. Tenacious, loyal, fun, spirited are words I would use to describe Ina!
Murray Todd
I worked with Ina in two different companies and have now known her for over 20 years. She is without doubt one of the most professional and dedicated managers I have encountered throughout my career ; always level-headed, considerate and knowledgeable. Definitely someone you want on your team in a crisis. Ina is a very determined and adaptable lady who would unquestionably be a valuable asset for any organisation.
Philip Bolson
Ina is a superstar - incredibly knowledgable about what she does and incredibly passionate about the location and market in which she does it. She is also a great, fun person to have on your team. Ina is one of those people that just wants to learn, just wants to do it right, just wants to make people happy and just wants to keep it simple. This makes her easy to work with. Tenacious, loyal, fun, spirited are words I would use to describe Ina!
Murray Todd
I worked with Ina in two different companies and have now known her for over 20 years. She is without doubt one of the most professional and dedicated managers I have encountered throughout my career ; always level-headed, considerate and knowledgeable. Definitely someone you want on your team in a crisis. Ina is a very determined and adaptable lady who would unquestionably be a valuable asset for any organisation.
Philip Bolson
Ina is a superstar - incredibly knowledgable about what she does and incredibly passionate about the location and market in which she does it. She is also a great, fun person to have on your team. Ina is one of those people that just wants to learn, just wants to do it right, just wants to make people happy and just wants to keep it simple. This makes her easy to work with. Tenacious, loyal, fun, spirited are words I would use to describe Ina!
Murray Todd
I worked with Ina in two different companies and have now known her for over 20 years. She is without doubt one of the most professional and dedicated managers I have encountered throughout my career ; always level-headed, considerate and knowledgeable. Definitely someone you want on your team in a crisis. Ina is a very determined and adaptable lady who would unquestionably be a valuable asset for any organisation.
Philip Bolson
Ina is a superstar - incredibly knowledgable about what she does and incredibly passionate about the location and market in which she does it. She is also a great, fun person to have on your team. Ina is one of those people that just wants to learn, just wants to do it right, just wants to make people happy and just wants to keep it simple. This makes her easy to work with. Tenacious, loyal, fun, spirited are words I would use to describe Ina!
Murray Todd
I worked with Ina in two different companies and have now known her for over 20 years. She is without doubt one of the most professional and dedicated managers I have encountered throughout my career ; always level-headed, considerate and knowledgeable. Definitely someone you want on your team in a crisis. Ina is a very determined and adaptable lady who would unquestionably be a valuable asset for any organisation.
Credentials
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Postgraduate Certificate, Strategic Management and Leadership SCQF 11
Chartered Management InstituteJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Visit Inverness Loch Ness
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United Kingdom
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Inverness Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Highland Hotels Association
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United Kingdom
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Hotels and Motels
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Vice chairperson
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Apr 2019 - Present
Courtyard by Marriott, Inverness Airport owned by Molo Hotels and operated by Lighthouse Management. Courtyard by Marriott, Inverness Airport owned by Molo Hotels and operated by Lighthouse Management.
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UHI Inverness
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Food & Beverage Team Leader
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2019
Overseeing the food and beverage outletsSupporting eventsManaging staff development and progression Overseeing the food and beverage outletsSupporting eventsManaging staff development and progression
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Crerar Hotels
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
• Writing the annual budget and sales and marketing plan• Managing the hotel’s cost and revenues to maximise profit• Analysing the competition trends and amending strategies• Attending sales appointments to enhance the hotels reputation • Managing the hotel senior team to ensure all targets are met and communicated• Managing the H&S and compliance standards• Maximising room revenues and yielding TPI’s • Maximising all food and beverage sales and leisure membership sales• Managing all areas of HR within the hotel
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Penta Hotels
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Manager
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2015
• Successfully executed the rebranding from Ramada Encore to pentahotels including refurbishment• Representing the hotel in the market place and develop relationships with key accounts.• Analysing statistical information and drawing conclusions from it.• Developing and implementing staff training plans.• Continuously developing the hotels brand.• Providing the hotel directors with regular reports on the hotels operating objectives and fiscal performance.• Aggressively managing all the independent revenue and expense areas to ensure profitability.• Conducting disciplinary procedures.• Accurately forecasting revenues/expenses.• Developing relationships within the local community, including schools and the local college to enhance the industries reputation and develop student placements.• Actively involved with BID Inverness (Director)
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RBH
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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General Manager
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Oct 2010 - Mar 2014
General Manager at the Ramada Encore, Academy Street, Inverness. Owned and managed by RedefineBDL Hotels General Manager at the Ramada Encore, Academy Street, Inverness. Owned and managed by RedefineBDL Hotels
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IHG Hotels & Resorts
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Jan 2000 - Sep 2010
• Establishing priorities consistent with the hotels objectives.• Managing the hotels budget, costs and delivering profit.• Ensuring that all hotel departments are profitable. • Driving the sales culture in the hotel through active involvement in the sales process. • Maintaining a positive, cooperative work environment between hotel staff and management. • Carrying out daily Inspections of the Front of House, Back Office areas and guest rooms. • Safeguarding the health and safety of all guests whilst they are at the hotel. • Always looking to expand the hotel’s revenue stream, whilst maintaining and developing its core business base. • Managing all areas of HR within the hotel• Enforcing hotel policies and procedures.• Developing relationships with the local business community.• Offering support and guidance to junior team members. • Implementing and working with the HA Standards.
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Thistle Hotels
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales & Revenue Manager
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1990 - 1999
From Reception Manager progressed to Sales and Revenue Manager. From Reception Manager progressed to Sales and Revenue Manager.
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