Matilde Haour Ayala
Founder & CEO at Iconoclast Hotels & Travel- Claim this Profile
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Experience
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Iconoclast Hotels & Travel
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Portugal
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Dec 2022 - Present
Iconoclast Hotels & Travel is a business development company that supports free-spirited and lifestyle-minded hoteliers and DMCs. With the desire to bring a healthy disruption to luxury travel, to be free-spirited, to not follow the usual path, and to not be just a sales representation company, Iconoclast Hotels & Travel offers a range of services, including Sales Strategy, Global Sales Representation, Consultancy, and Revenue Management. We act as a dedicated sales department… Show more Iconoclast Hotels & Travel is a business development company that supports free-spirited and lifestyle-minded hoteliers and DMCs. With the desire to bring a healthy disruption to luxury travel, to be free-spirited, to not follow the usual path, and to not be just a sales representation company, Iconoclast Hotels & Travel offers a range of services, including Sales Strategy, Global Sales Representation, Consultancy, and Revenue Management. We act as a dedicated sales department, providing outsourced services from a consultant's perspective, with a strong focus on your success. Meet our collection, showcasing fantastic storytelling, a sense of place, a conscious approach, and genuine top-notch service: DMCS: - The Boutique Traveler DMC: Portugal, Spain, Italy, and France (North America buyers) - Level UP Travel & Lifestyle: United Arab Emirates - HighSun Tourism Experiences DMC: Portugal and Spain (Middle Eastern buyers) BOUTIQUE HOTELS: - Craveiral Farmhouse: Alentejo- Portugal - Artsy Cascais: Cascais - Portugal - Kantabile Afrika: Serengeti Park - Tanzania Proudly XO Private - Representation Master and Connections Leader. Empowering Travel Brands, Redefining Luxury Show less Iconoclast Hotels & Travel is a business development company that supports free-spirited and lifestyle-minded hoteliers and DMCs. With the desire to bring a healthy disruption to luxury travel, to be free-spirited, to not follow the usual path, and to not be just a sales representation company, Iconoclast Hotels & Travel offers a range of services, including Sales Strategy, Global Sales Representation, Consultancy, and Revenue Management. We act as a dedicated sales department… Show more Iconoclast Hotels & Travel is a business development company that supports free-spirited and lifestyle-minded hoteliers and DMCs. With the desire to bring a healthy disruption to luxury travel, to be free-spirited, to not follow the usual path, and to not be just a sales representation company, Iconoclast Hotels & Travel offers a range of services, including Sales Strategy, Global Sales Representation, Consultancy, and Revenue Management. We act as a dedicated sales department, providing outsourced services from a consultant's perspective, with a strong focus on your success. Meet our collection, showcasing fantastic storytelling, a sense of place, a conscious approach, and genuine top-notch service: DMCS: - The Boutique Traveler DMC: Portugal, Spain, Italy, and France (North America buyers) - Level UP Travel & Lifestyle: United Arab Emirates - HighSun Tourism Experiences DMC: Portugal and Spain (Middle Eastern buyers) BOUTIQUE HOTELS: - Craveiral Farmhouse: Alentejo- Portugal - Artsy Cascais: Cascais - Portugal - Kantabile Afrika: Serengeti Park - Tanzania Proudly XO Private - Representation Master and Connections Leader. Empowering Travel Brands, Redefining Luxury Show less
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Bomporto Hotels
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Portugal
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Business Development
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Feb 2018 - Nov 2022
-The Lumiares Lisbon | 5* | Small Luxury Hotels of the World | Serandipians by Traveller Made -The Vintage Lisbon | 5* | Small Luxury Hotels of the World | Serandipians by Traveller Made -The Rebello Porto | 5*| Small Luxury Hotels of the World (Coming Soon) -The Lumiares Lisbon | 5* | Small Luxury Hotels of the World | Serandipians by Traveller Made -The Vintage Lisbon | 5* | Small Luxury Hotels of the World | Serandipians by Traveller Made -The Rebello Porto | 5*| Small Luxury Hotels of the World (Coming Soon)
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Iberostar
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Spain
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice Director
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Opening Team Opening Team
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Bairro Alto Hotel
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Portugal
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Sales Manager
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
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Sales Manager
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Dec 2015 - Jul 2016
Groups, Events & Corporate
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Sales Coordinator
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May 2014 - Dec 2015
Groups & Events
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Emirates Palace
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United Arab Emirates
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales - Conference, Banqueting and Events
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Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
M.I.T. - Manager in Training for Sales Conference, Banqueting, and Events Emirates Palace managed by Kempinski Hotels M.I.T. - Manager in Training for Sales Conference, Banqueting, and Events Emirates Palace managed by Kempinski Hotels
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Kempinski Hotel Bahia
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Spain
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales & Marketing (Events & Groups) Trainee
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Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
Social Events Social Events
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Corinthia Hotels
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Front Office, Reservation & PR Trainee
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Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
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F&B and Front Office Trainee
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2009
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Education
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Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Events Management -
Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality
Hotel Management Diploma, Hospitality Administration/Management -
Lycée Français Charles Lepierre
Baccalaureat, Literature