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Alexandros Tsapakidis

Alexandros Tsapakidis

Regional Commercial Director
Athens

Summary

Hospitality professional with international and multi brand experience that has demonstrated excellent collaboration, consensus building, communications and process improvement skills. Experience as a hands-on manager who repeatedly delivered millions of dollars in new revenues, improved profits, and higher levels of guest satisfaction. Excel in Sales & Marketing, business analysis, and team development. Recognized as a leader who can be depended upon to exceed goals and expectations. MBA holder from IE Business School in Madrid. Lived, studied and worked for 3 years in UAE, 6 years in Qatar, 8 years in Greece and 8 years in the UK.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Regional Commercial Director Greece

Hyatt
06.2021 - Current

The Inclusive Collection by Hyatt is currently managing 2 properties in Greece on the islands of Corfu and Zakynthos. Dreams Corfu Resort & Spa (https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/greece/dreams-corfu-resort-spa/drcfu) AluaSoul Zakynthos (https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/greece/aluasoul-plagos-beach/aszak)

For the 2024 season we are introducing the first Zoetry in Greece, Zoetry Halkidiki is planned for a mid 2024 opening.

  • Formulate and execute comprehensive commercial strategies aligned with overall business goals and objectives. Responsible for overall revenue of hotels.
  • Developing top-line budgets and forecasts across all hotels, considering diverse revenue streams such as Rooms and F&B.
  • Work closely with General Managers and Finance teams to ensure that profits align with overall targets, including TGOP and EBITDA • Foster strong relationships with various stakeholders, including owners, hotel teams, and Hyatt support teams.
  • Leading and inspiring team of Commercial Managers and support staff across multiple hotels. Provide guidance on career development, training, and succession planning.
  • Up to date with industry trends, economic conditions, and evolving market dynamics.
  • Leading Revenue , Marketing, PR and Distribution teams.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Hospitality Consultant

Own Business
01.2018 - Current
  • Consulting on new or existing hospitality projects
  • Hotel operations, cost reduction in overall operation, pre-opening, revenue management, catering and improving/developing Operational Standards (SOP's) for all departments.

Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality Instructor

Dubai College of Tourism
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Part time instructor for Hospitality, delivering courses for In-House Events and Event Operations
  • Online facilitation of classes and assessments.

Project Manager

Arbitralis ADR
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Identifying new business opportunities within education and events department by market research, preparing and delivering presentations to potential customers both on video conferencing and face to face
  • Market Analysis: Research and analyze various training opportunities within our scope of work (Legal)
  • Strategic planning: Planning new conference themes, creating proposals and communicating with key stakeholders

Director of Groups, Conference and Events

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • New Business Development: Increasing revenue sources by implementing new projects, on property
  • Managing Change: Adapting product and pricing of various segments to adapt to new ADR strategies
  • Strategic planning: Planning Actions for full year, per segment monthly
  • Leadership & mentoring: Managing team of 4 employees and training 2 new recruits
  • Market Analysis: Research and analyze new products, pricing and services of competition.

Director of Sales - Events

Intercontinental Hotels Group
04.2017 - 07.2017
  • Hiring: Recruit a team of 2 Event Sales Managers, 2 Sales Executives and one Sales Coordinator
  • Market research: Research and analyze new products, pricing and services of competition
  • Best practices & benchmarking: Set-up departmental Standard Operating Procedures
  • Management: Managing all internet RFP channels, Meeting Broker, Cvent and others
  • Strategic planning: Develop revenue strategies with the Director of Revenue, to best adopt and penetrate the market
  • Corporate administration: Sales Calls at Corporate accounts, potential analysis for each account and contracting.

Director of Sales - Events

Intercontinental Hotels Group
03.2012 - 07.2017
  • Pre-Opening stage
  • Hiring: Recruit a team of 2 Event Sales Managers, 2 Sales Executives and one Sales Coordinator
  • Market research: Research and analyze new products, pricing and services of competition
  • Best practices & benchmarking: Set-up departmental Standard Operating Procedures
  • Management: Managing all internet RFP channels, Meeting Broker, Cvent and others
  • Strategic planning: Develop revenue strategies with the Director of Revenue, to best adopt and penetrate the market
  • Corporate administration: Sales Calls at Corporate accounts, potential analysis for each account and contracting
  • Normal Operation
  • Multi-site operations & performance optimization: Involved in many projects to improve customer care and cut cost
  • Risk management & guest champion: Encourage calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service
  • Leadership & consensus building: Regular one to one meetings with team members to discuss KPIs and personal development
  • Achievements: Achieved 100% of KPOs for 2014
  • Achieved 100% of KPOs for 2015
  • IHG Club 10 for 2014 and 2015.

Congress Manager - Assistant Director of Sales

Porto Carras Grand Resort
05.2008 - 12.2011

Banquet & Events Sales Manager

Grecotel Cape Sounio
04.2006 - 05.2008

Banquet Manager

Grand Hotel Palace
11.2004 - 03.2006

Private

Greek National Army
08.2003 - 08.2004

Sales Executive

The Brewery, Whitbread PLC
07.2001 - 02.2003

Education

Executive MBA -

IE Business School
Madrid, Spain
04.2016 - 05.2017

Skills

Contract Negotiation

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Locations

  • Dubai, UAE
  • Madrid, Spain
  • London, UK
  • Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Doha, Qatar
  • Athens, Greece

Timeline

Regional Commercial Director Greece

Hyatt
06.2021 - Current

Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality Instructor

Dubai College of Tourism
08.2019 - 06.2020

Project Manager

Arbitralis ADR
11.2018 - 05.2020

Hospitality Consultant

Own Business
01.2018 - Current

Director of Groups, Conference and Events

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
07.2017 - 04.2018

Director of Sales - Events

Intercontinental Hotels Group
04.2017 - 07.2017

Executive MBA -

IE Business School
04.2016 - 05.2017

Director of Sales - Events

Intercontinental Hotels Group
03.2012 - 07.2017

Congress Manager - Assistant Director of Sales

Porto Carras Grand Resort
05.2008 - 12.2011

Banquet & Events Sales Manager

Grecotel Cape Sounio
04.2006 - 05.2008

Banquet Manager

Grand Hotel Palace
11.2004 - 03.2006

Private

Greek National Army
08.2003 - 08.2004

Sales Executive

The Brewery, Whitbread PLC
07.2001 - 02.2003
Alexandros TsapakidisRegional Commercial Director