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Nicosia, Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus

In 2020, we opened the first Elysian Plant Based Kitchen Bar in the heart of Nicosia, the first 100% plant-based restaurant in the capital. In 2022 opened second location on the historic centre of Limassol.A few of our awards and recognitions:Prestige Awards - Cyprus Plant Based Restaurant of the Year 2021Cyprus Take Out Awards - 2 Gold AwardsCyprus Estia (Hospitality) Awards - Gold AwardBoussias Awards - Our CoFounder, Ariadni Adamides, chosen as judge for the Estia Awards 2022Bank of Cyprus Forward Thinkers Campaign - Episode 1Our menu offers:- burgers & wraps- salads- extensive brunch menu- fresh juices, smoothies & smoothie bowls- refined sugar free & flour free desserts - brunch; including pancakes, open sandwiches & smoothie bowls- great coffee & organic teas

Nicosia

With an extensive 20 year experience in hotels, travel, hospitality & entrepreneurial ventures, we bring a unique mix of experience & knowledge to help drive your business to the next level.We specialise in:- marketing & product strategy - company structure & strategic plans- launch of new products and / or partnerships - trainings in sales, excelling in customer service, leadership, or tailored to your needs- motivational & keynote speeches aligned to your goals

Amsterdam

Oversaw the EMEA team, that contracted and operated over 1,000 groups & $20m annually of leisure travel, with one goal - to offer unique experiences to our travellers and their loved ones, in iconic destinations, creating memories that will last a lifetime!- restructured & rebuilt the EMEA team, driving performance & team morale- set up the regional office in Amsterdam- implemented the first product plan template in the company, that was used globally - spearheaded the rebuilding of trust with the field leaders- increased trip survey scores by 25%- reduced operational costs by 35% YOY

Cyprus

- aiding in identifying and filling the gaps with product needs - liaison with some of the top leaders in Europe, ensuring their needs are met in order to continue growing and strengthening their businesses- contracted, planned and ran the biggest groups in Europe, including some over 1,100 people - collaborated with the global leadership in setting the strategy and direction for Europe, including a country per country plan for groups, seasonality, length of stay and budgets

Supported and lead the building of a sale force of thousands of independent representatives. Was also instrumental in launching Cyprus, Greece and Australia, whilst trained in over 20 countries around the world. Helped project manage different aspects of the business, including:- setting up sales systems and support tools- organise and run trainings, events and VIP parties with hundreds of people in attendance (some over 1,000 pax)- supported the travel arm of the company, negotiating group packages, and also corporate travel deals

Paphos, Cyprus

- Activated markets that were previously non existent rebuilding client relationships and partnerships, both local and international, increasing awareness of resort and driving new inquiries- Led the implementation of a long term strategy for MICE focusing on pricing and market penetration, ran blitzes and campaigns to drive sales and increase awareness of the property

East London, United Kingdom

- Led and drove initiatives to in East London region, unearthing and contracting £250k contracts, securing training stream for 2009 schedule with additional £1m+ potential for three year partnership- Reactivated dormant clientele and successfully rebuilt relationships achieving average growth of 24% YOY whilst simultaneously hunting for new business

London, United Kingdom

- Exceeded YTD targets by 40% in '07, increased Middle Eastern business by 700% in two years and government transient by 12%, whilst supported marketing campaigns and new business positing- Won Hotel Ambassador Award 2006, Sales & Catering team Q3 South Region UK and Ireland ‘06 and 2 Golden Circle Awards (rev targets exceeded) Q1 and Q2 ‘07

Glasgow, United Kingdom

- Accountable for £1.7m business, including over 30 staff, their training, development and reviews- Finished 2005 £170k above budget, increasing ASPH from £16.50 to £18.90 whilst growing sleeper diner ratio from 13% to 19%

Chepstow, United Knigdom

- Answerable to all conference and banqueting operations, and the running of 300+ annual events- Built team by training, motivating, incentivising and actioning associate feedback in result of achieving one of the top operational C & B results in the UK , and surpassing beverage sales budget by £17k

Bsc, Hospitality Management, Commendation

Higher National Diploma, Hotel Management, Merit

Studied travel, hotel management, leadership development, business, training, management, and many more.