-Languages: Bi-lingual in English and Italian (Mother tongues) and fluent in Spanish.-Project Management for Interactive Tourist Signage in over 180 Municipalities throughout Italy-Trade Fair Representation for Regional Tourist Boards highlighting Web Apps, Virtual Reality, Augemented Reality and Digital Marketing.-Expertise in Sales, Marketing and Operations for Multimedia services applied to Tourism and Cultural Heritage.-Hotel Openings: Involved directly in 3 Hotel Opening projects as General Manager as well as advising/consulting in 7 other Hotel Opening projects in a Global Hotel Chain environment-Operations Management: managing single Hotel units and leading operational projects within the cluster of hotels-Sales, Marketing & Revenue Management: Account management experience both at single unit as well as for a cluster of 14 hotels in Spain in both Corporate, Leisure and MICE segments. Directly responsible for Budgets (20 to 25 Million Euros), Forecasts and Yield Management process within the cluster. Managing the Sales & Marketing budgets for cluster and single units to optimize ROI for each campaign run. -Project management: successfully completed numerous projects in Pre-Opening and Post-Opening situations. Successfully transitioned a Hotel unit through re-branding process. Comfortable in the Corporate, Managed and Franchised business models. Hotel conversion of a historic building to re-brand to the first IHG branded Boutique hotel in Southern Europe.-Great negotiations and communication skills, team builder, I enjoy the synergies and dynamics which derive from different skilled people working together as a group.-IT: Apple based applications, Social Media and Digital Marketing Tools, CRM Management, Web App Tools, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality software.-IT: Confident with IT software in Windows environment as well as Hotel specific software (PMS, Channel Management, CRM, CRS, Yield Management)
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Chief Executive OfficerSkylab Studios Oct 2020 - PresentTarquinia, Lazio, ItSkylab Studios is a company that, despite the "young" age of its members, celebrates its first 20 years of experience this year.In the last 15 years we have designed and implemented a series of innovative solutions using Qr Code, NFC chips, Augmented Reality, Video Mapping and Virtual, which allowed us to win prestigious national calls, prizes and assignments throughout Europe. In 20 years of activity we have worked for some of the most important companies in the field of music, TV, pharmaceutical, tourism and commercial:SkyTv, Current TV, Virgin Records, Slow Food, Fida Coffee, Kalon, Kioti, Chiesi, Takeda, Roche, Astellas, Dompè, Fritz Box, Emergency and many others. -
Director Of Sales & MarketingSkylab Studios Srl Jun 2014 - Oct 2022Skylab Studios is a company that, despite the "young" age of its members, celebrates its first 20 years of experience this year.In the last 15 years we have designed and implemented a series of innovative solutions using Qr Code, NFC chips, Augmented Reality, Video Mapping and Virtual, which allowed us to win prestigious national calls, prizes and assignments throughout Europe. In 20 years of activity we have worked for some of the most important companies in the field of music, TV, pharmaceutical, tourism and commercial:SkyTv, Current TV, Virgin Records, Slow Food, Fida Coffee, Kalon, Kioti, Chiesi, Takeda, Roche, Astellas, Dompè, Fritz Box, Emergency and many others.
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General ManagerHotel Indigo Barcelona Oct 2012 - May 2014Pre-opening of the first IHG Branded Boutique Hotel in Southern Europe.Managing all aspects of the Hotel post-opening.Inaugurated in 2013 (01/Feb/2013). Responsibilities covering Sales, Reservations, Front and Back Office, Human Resources, Housekeeping, Purchasing, Guest Relations and Revenue Management, F&B, Policies & Procedures, Standards, Finance.
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Director Comercial & Revenue ManagementContinental Hotels Hispania Jul 2009 - Oct 2012Responsible for the Sales & Revenue Management activities for a portfolio of 14 Holiday Inn Express properties accross Spain.Local Accounts / Preferred Accounts / Key AccountsNew Business Development / LeadsForecasting / Budget / Ratios / Cost of Sales / Channel Management
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General Manager - Holiday Inn Express Malaga AirportIntercontinental Hotels Group Nov 2007 - Jun 2009Windsor, Berkshire, GbIn charge of the Pre and Post-Opening Project of the Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport, inaugurated in June 2008 (26/06/2008). Responsibilities covering Sales, Reservations, Front and Back Office, Human Resources, Housekeeping, Purchasing, Guest Relations and Revenue Management. -
Business Processes ConsultantSan Marco Srl - Hotel Jul 2007 - Oct 2007External Consultant role to improve and optimize Distribution, Sales and Customer Service.23 Bedroom reformed 16th Century Monastery in Tarquinia (ITA) a UNESCO Heritage Town.
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General Manager - Holiday Inn Express Barcelona - MontmelóIntercontinental Hotels Group Apr 2005 - Jun 2007Windsor, Berkshire, GbResponsibilities covering Sales, Reservations, Front and Back Office, Human Resources, Housekeeping, Purchasing, Guest Relations and Revenue Management. -
Guest Service ManagerIntercontinental Hotels Group - Express By Holiday Inn Montmeló Nov 2003 - Mar 2005Assisting the General Manager in the Pre and Post-Opening Project of the Express by Holiday Inn Barcelona Montmeló, inaugurated in January 2004 (16/01/2004) near the Formula 1 Circuit outside Barcelona. Responsibilities covering Sales, Reservations, Front and Back Office, Human Resources, Housekeeping, Purchasing, Guest Relations and Revenue Management.
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Revenue Enhancement SpecialistIntercontinental Hotels Group Aug 2002 - Nov 2003Windsor, Berkshire, GbRevenue Enhancement Specialist (formerly Business Liaison Specialist).Focus on InterContinental Brand and expanded to Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn for all properties in Mainland Europe and Africa (EMEA). revenue Analytics and Optimization of Distribution Channels and Hotel Strategies. -
Upscale Reservations Department SupervisorIntercontinental Hotels Group Aug 2001 - Aug 2002Windsor, Berkshire, GbUpscale Reservations (InterContinental Hotels & Resorts; Six Continents Hotels (now IHG). -
Upscale Reservations Team LeaderIntercontinental Hotels Group Apr 2000 - Jul 2001Windsor, Berkshire, Gb -
Upscale Reservations Sales AgentIntercontinental Hotels Group Nov 1999 - Mar 2000Windsor, Berkshire, Gb -
Reservations Sales AgentIntercontinental Hotels Group Jul 1999 - Oct 1999Windsor, Berkshire, Gb -
Cabin Attendant And Customer Care ServiceVolare Spa Jun 1997 - Jun 1999Itpreviously Air Europe s.p.a -
Sales And Customer ServiceMetroplis S.P Sep 1994 - Sep 1995Video and Hi-Fi Sales. "Client & Supplier Relations." Responsible for the "Rental" and "Sales" Departments.
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Guest ServicesSullivan'S Travelwide Ltd May 1994 - Sep 1994Attended to groups of 150 people arriving every 1-2 weeks. Providing location information, Tour guidance and entertainment planning, etc.
Marco Piastra Skills
Marco Piastra Education Details
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Università Degli Studi Della TusciaInglese E Spagnolo -
Colegio Internacional De CaracasInternational Baccalaureate -
St Aloysius College -
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Italian Elementary School -
French Elementary School
Frequently Asked Questions about Marco Piastra
What company does Marco Piastra work for?
Marco Piastra works for Skylab Studios
What is Marco Piastra's role at the current company?
Marco Piastra's current role is Amministratore Unico Skylab Studios srl.
What schools did Marco Piastra attend?
Marco Piastra attended Università Degli Studi Della Tuscia, Colegio Internacional De Caracas, St Aloysius College, St Mary's College, Italian Elementary School, French Elementary School.
What are some of Marco Piastra's interests?
Marco Piastra has interest in Lectura, Deportes, Viajar.
What skills is Marco Piastra known for?
Marco Piastra has skills like Hotel Management, Opening Hotels, Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Property Management, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Hospitality, Pre Opening, Boutique Hotels, Front Office, English.
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