Experience

My Way Hotels and Resorts

• Spain
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Meaningful hotels and businesses that strive to generate positive, relevant impacts for our guests, associates and our communities. Managing the very beautiful Abama Resort Tenerife, Las Terrazas de Abama, Los Jardines de Abama, Villas del Tenis. And the iconic Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz, from 1890 one of the first luxury hotels in Spain, currently under a complete renovation, opening on the second half 2024. Meaningful hotels and businesses that strive to generate positive, relevant impacts for our guests, associates and our communities. Managing the very beautiful Abama Resort Tenerife, Las Terrazas de Abama, Los Jardines de Abama, Villas del Tenis. And the iconic Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz, from 1890 one of the first luxury hotels in Spain, currently under a complete renovation, opening on the second half 2024.



Bután con Jorge Monje

• Spain
• Hospitality

• Storyteller

  • May 2020 - Sep 2022

  Passionate and madly in love with Bhutan, where we had the privilege to live for 2,5 years. Ever since I have dreamed, thought and talked of Bhutan, everyday, all days. Bután con Jorge Monje has the purpose of sharing quality content about Bhutan, in Spanish, good images, better stories, our own stories and all things Travel and Hospitality in Bhutan, a little Kingdom in the Himalayas, with so much to offer, so much to teach. The Kingdom in the clouds, El Reino en las Nubes. Passionate and madly in love with Bhutan, where we had the privilege to live for 2,5 years. Ever since I have dreamed, thought and talked of Bhutan, everyday, all days. Bután con Jorge Monje has the purpose of sharing quality content about Bhutan, in Spanish, good images, better stories, our own stories and all things Travel and Hospitality in Bhutan, a little Kingdom in the Himalayas, with so much to offer, so much to teach. The Kingdom in the clouds, El Reino en las Nubes.



AMResorts

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 500 - 600 Employee

• General Manager Secrets Maroma

  • Sep 2020 - May 2022

  Located in Maroma Beach one of the nicest beaches in The Riviera Maya, Secrets Maroma a beautiful 412 rooms resort, recognized as one of the best All Inclusive Resorts in México and the World. Recently awarded Trip Advisor’s Best of the best Travelers’ Choice as the Top 22nd All Inclusive Resort in the World. An adults only resort with its Unlimited-Luxury offer and the warm and caring hospitality of its beautiful group of colleagues, all of us passionate about converting memorable holidays into life long memories. Show less



Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

• Hong Kong
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager Mandarin Oriental Barcelona

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2020

  Located in Passeig de Gràcia, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona 120 rooms and suites fuse modern design with timeless style, Asian Heritage with Mediterranean Passion, attention to detail and impeccable service, right in the heart of the Catalan Capital. Gourmet Michelin star dining, Carme Ruscalleda´s Moments and Blanc restaurants and some of the most beautiful Bar and terraces in the city. A great gateway to the spectacular coastal setting, wondrous architecture, incredible culture an amazing lifestyle of this inspiring Barcelona. Show less

• General Manager Secrets Papagayo

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Secrets Papagayo, a beautiful Secrets Resorts, part of the innovative and very creative AM Resorts, with 202 rooms in one of the most stunning locations in Papagayo, Costa Rica. In our property the amazing greens of the Costa Rica landscape meet the beautiful blues of the Pacific Ocean, we are very privileged with a hill side location that drops into a private and secluded beach, full of intimate and romantic corners. At Secrets Resorts with our Unlimited-Luxury experience, we are redefining the All Inclusive concept, striving to exceed your expectations in an elegant, relax and luxurious atmosphere. Show less



8 southof

• Indonesia
• Hospitality

• Development Director

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  We are a Bali based company providing hospitality consulting services worldwide. A group of experienced hoteliers passionate about people, hospitality, travel and cultures. We like to think we are in the "magic" business, in the business of creating hospitality experiences that are Meaningful, Attentive, Guest-centric, Innovative and Community-relevant. A company that inspires genuine hospitality, that builds relationships and creates value for our partners, offering personalized, innovative and flexible services. We help develop magic business, business that tell a story, that have a sense of place and celebrate their little corner of the world, business that create an emotional connection with their guests. We can assist from concept stage to operation: *Hotel Market Studies and Valuations *Business Planning and development, feasibility studies. *Management contract analysis and negotiations. *Marketing strategy and brand positioning. *Asset Management, budgeting and operational reviews. *Customized Learning and Development Programs. *Concept, Design and Management of Wellness Projects. We are very passionate and actively researching on innovation in the tourism and hospitality industries, on the transition from the products and services economy to the Experience Economy. We would love to meet you and share passions, ideas and projects. MAGIC is in the details! Show less



Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok, COMO Hotels and Resorts

• General Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Metropolitan Bangkok is a serene, contemporary 171 rooms property, a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. As with all of COMO Hotels, great food and wellness are basic to the Metropolitan experience, home to Nahm, a very unique Thai restaurant that has recovered traditional and very elaborate recipes hardly cooked anymore, recently voted Top 13 restaurant in the world and Top 1 in Asia at San Pellegrino's "50 best restaurants" . The hotel has greatly improved guest satisfaction and online reputation, moved to Top 12 in tripadvisor from 56 in 5 months and increased our repeat guest base to a very significant percentage of overall occupancy. In 2013 we achieved the best occupancy and revenue since the opening of the hotel. Show less

• Uma by COMO, Paro, Bhutan. General Manager

  • May 2010 - Jul 2012

  Welcome to Uma Paro and the beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan. Uma Paro is the perfect gateway to the magical Kingdom of Bhutan a unique and culture rich location.Uma Paro with an understated philosophy of quiet comfort, is dedicated to activity, adventure and wellness while offering our guests/friends the opportunity to discover the essence of Paro, the cultural heart of Bhutan and explore the beauty of this little Himalayan country.Top 10 resort in Asia and India 2012, Condé Nast TravellerTop 12 resort in Asia 2011 as per Travel + Leisure.Top 18 resort in Asia 2011 and India as per Conde Nast Traveller.One of 500 Top Hotels and Resorts in the World. Travel+Leisure 2012 Show less


Karma Kandara, Bali, The Leading Small Hotels of the World
• General Manager

  • Dec 2008 - Apr 2010


Meliá Hotels International, Bali

• Meliá Benoa Bali, 5 * .General Manager.

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

• Vice President Finance & Administration

  • Oct 2003 - Dec 2005

  Based in Regional office in Singapore and our properties in Bali, regional office moved to Shanghai mid 2005. Responsibilities over all hotels in Indonesia, 7; 1 Hanoi, Vn; 1 KL, Malaysia and companies incorporated in Hong Kong and Singapore. Continuous travel and visit to all hotels and regional offices, providing assistance and driving the regions' strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.

• Corporate Finance Manager

  • Oct 2002 - Sep 2003

  In charge of Finance and Administration departments for all the Group's companies in Tunisia, three holding companies operating 17 hotels. Support and supervision of all General Managers and finance related teams. Handle lawyers, audits, insurance and owners relationships. Communication and reporting with head office in Spain. In charge of a major company restructuring of the Group's companies in the country to adequate our structure to the very demanding market situation.

• Finance and Administration Director

  • Feb 2000 - Sep 2002

  In Charge of the following hotels:Paradisus Varadero 5* Ultra All Inclusive Resort 429 rooms.Tryp Peninsula Varadero 5* All Inclusive Resort 591 rooms.Sol Cayo Santa María 4* All Inlcusive Resort 300 rooms.Sol Club Las Sirenas 4 * All Inclusive Resort 321 rooms.Sol Club Coral 4 * All Inclusive resort 352 rooms.



Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, Bávaro Beach Resort, Dominican Republic

• Finance and Administration Director

  • Jun 1998 - Jan 2000

  For many years the largest resort in the Caribbean with 2000 rooms and US$ 90 million revenue.

• Assistant Finance Director

  • Jun 1997 - May 1998

• Controller

  • Nov 1996 - May 1997

• Finance and Administration Director

  • Apr 1994 - Oct 1996