aKa Hospitality & Travel LLC, has over 30 years of industry experience. Our unique services model helps ensure and put into prospective all tools needed to generate revenue and make sure all employees are on-line with company culture. aKa considers any projects in any industry that allows us to show how to develop your company with strategic business planning concepts and key account management tools for your sales team. Always open to new projects!

eTip provides hotels with a way for guests to show their appreciation through seamless, tasteful, digital tipping experiences. Most importantly, eTip has effectively combatted the decline in cash transactions and helped hourly workers, like housekeeping associates, to recover losses in discretionary income as a result of our increasingly cashless society. Overall, the platform has proven an effective way to help you better attract, retain, motivate, and increase the hourly wages of your hardworking associates. We couldn't be more excited to deliver its many benefits to your property soon!

Consulting: Chatbot for hotels powered by artificial intelligence and big data!! More direct revenue, more staff productivity and more guest satisfaction.Smart interface, Smart automation and Smart interaction. Over1500 independent properties and groups have implemented quicktext.im.Why smart hotels choose Quicktext? ROI, Proprietary AI technology dedicated to hospitality, Multi-property capabilities, Hospitality focus, 24 languages and more.Responsible for sales and development across United States and Canada.Our team's expertise and dedication provides value to help hotels win!!!!My mission is to help independent properties leverage artificial intelligence to help hotels move forward in today’s changes. We want to be able to provide hotels three items below.• Capture more direct bookings• Deliver instant guest service • Reduce workload at the front desk.

aka Hospitality Project: G-H-S is a professional hotel sales and marketing company launched by hotel sales experts to fulfill the growing need for personalized, innovative hotel sales support in the competitive global marketplace. The G-H-S team is comprised of hotel experts collectively possessing years of experience. At G-H-S we do not impose a brand. Our Partner Hotels retain and enhance their brand through G-H-S’s extensive sales and marketing activities. Accountable, strategic and transparent; G-H-S ensures that resources are maximized to achieve agreed targets.A global sales office network with key locations from London to Hong Kong, Sofia to Sao Paulo, New York to Delhi. The G-H-S team is located in all key areas across the globe specializing in meetings, incentives, conference,events, corporate and leisure agency sales.Responsible for overlooking all segments Leisure, Corporate, Mice Nation-Wide with strong focus on the Corporate industry and Hotel Development.Another Opportunity with GHS!!!!!In today’s dynamic world it is very difficult for any business to compete and be successful on its own. Independent hotels are certainly no exception. Hotels exist in a marketplace dominated by large international chains, with well established relationships, connections and large budgets, in order to stand out we need to be different!GHS is here to assist you and other concerned hoteliers that want to achieve their global reach, opportunities, revenue and competitive edge where warranted. We are not a soft brand – we put your brand first, GHS understand your needs and we deliver. COME JOIN GLOBAL HOSPITALITY we are just waiting to service your sales needs. Think of GHS as an extended hand to your sales TEAM!Please contact me via LinkedIn for more information. New Jersey Business Travel Association - Chairman Sponsorship Committee!

aKa Hospitality Project: The Aria Hotel Budapest a small luxury hotel with a stunning design inspired by music, opened in March 2015 and has already risen to the top of TripAdvisor Reader's Choice Award. We have been voted the #1 City Hotel of The World in January of 2017.Library Hotel Collection has a lake front urban resort currently under development in Canada. Hotel X Toronto at Exhibition Place, opening in 2017 is more than just a hotel. With innovative offerings in entertainment, accommodations, athletics, and dining, our luxury urban resort—the only hotel of its kind will open its doors to Downtown Toronto. Covering an expansive account base across U.S. Implementing sales plans for key segments:Leisure luxury travelers, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions), and Corporate organizations. Main focus on efficient and profitable sales operations in the U.S. Compile and assess market and customer data in designing account development tactics. Identify and cultivate high-yield strategic partnerships. Leading a diverse team of sales professionals in developing tactics with key account management skills and troubleshooting.Library Hotel Collection is affiliated and has partnered with Global Hospitality to maximize the sales exposure around the world.

aKa Hospitality Project: e Giftify is more than an e Gift Card tool. It was created to give independent businesses a single integrated solution for multi-channel customized eGifting, exclusive brand marketing, social media exposure and customer experience management that is secure, affordable and simple to use.eGiftify increases sales and brand loyalty by giving independent businesses simple digital tools to amplify the unique personal service with which they have built their brand.The e GIFTIFY Company is a digital gift card that was instituted as an alternative and quick revenue creator for the Travel Industry,Hotels, Restaurants and Retail Business Project: Increased partnerships and responsible for all sales and marketing in North America, Caribbean and Europe. Responsible for Sales and Training Globally. Visit: www.egiftify.com

Covering an expansive account base across U.S. and Canada, I lead a diverse team of sales professionals in developing and implementing sales plans for three key segments -- MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions), leisure luxury travelers, consortia and corporate. I also ensure efficient and profitable sales operations in major U.S., Canadian and South American markets. I collaborate with HQ in setting account revenue targets and provide hands-on leadership to sales team in achieving them. I organize tradeshows and represent corporate brand to key decision makers. I also manage multi-million dollar forecasts and budget for all operational and sales activities. Spearhead brainstorming on revenue strategies. Compile and assess market and customer data in designing account development tactics. Identify and cultivate high-yield strategic partnerships.The results have met or surpassed expectations…• Increased revenues 100% from 2009 to 2013, generating millions of dollars in top line growth.• Exceeded aggressive annual goals; expanded sales in existing accounts and acquired high-profile clients, generating almost 50% of all production.• Built highly profitable relationships with key partners, including American Express, Visa, AirFrance/Delta, and others.• Innovated strategies that maintained revenue and market share during severe industry and economic challenges.• Saved substantial costs by streamlining operations and outsourcing reservation process.• Developed and implemented cost-control analysis that ensured budgetary compliance.• Delivered extensive training at the hotels to build market and industry knowledge and skills among key staff.• Recruited, hired, trained and retained top-performers, and designed development programs to build expertise and success of team.

I was recruited to build strategy and expertise in the sales and marketing function, leading team of 24 sales and reservations professionals calling on corporate, groups, and leisure markets, accounting for $60M in revenue. We secured partnerships and alliances; developed and expanded brand recognition and strengthened overall marketing programs. Instilled focus, discipline and structure in the company’s sales and marketing initiatives which led to significant results….• Increased revenue by double digits through finely honed account development strategy.• Added ten-plus partners, including high profile accounts Rail Europe, Signature, Ensemble, Virtuoso, and MasterCard.• Outsourced reservations and accounting, saving more than a million dollars in operational costs.• Introduced aggressive trade show strategy that boosted brand recognition and credibility.Opened various General Sales Office across North America.

I was brought in to improve sales strategy and capability for U.S. and Canada. I trained the team on effective account development and territory management for penetrating and gaining contractual footprints in key corporate accounts. Managed all client contract fulfillment and ensured market share. Oversaw diverse employees with varying levels of experience. Created and executed all sales promotions, again with great results…• Took revenue from minus 30% to 100% of target, and grew it 56% every year.• Established lasting relationships with key decision makers at high profile accounts.