Jan Willem Kuipers

Corporate Director, Hotel Operations & General Manager

Greater Sevilla Metropolitan Area

About

I was born and, raised in the Netherlands with a keen interest in hospitality from an early age. Studied at the famous Hotel School The Hague. Worked in luxury hotels in Paris, Curacao and, Vancouver and, in various restaurants. Growing up very near the sea, sailing with family and, friends, it actually came as no surprise that I ended up working as hotelier on incredible, luxury, floating hotels. I am compassionate, positive, enthusiastic, proactive. Competitive and, results oriented. A motivator and mentor who is approachable, visible. Analyzing the KPI's thoroughly, sharing the expectations, feed back and successes with all team members is my passion. Proud to be an all-round cruise industry leader with multiple years of luxury shipboard & corporate expertise.

Experience

  • Fleet Traveling Hotel General Manager at Princess Cruises
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • General Manager at COLUMBIA signature
    Sep 2023 - Feb 2024 · 6 mos

  • Corporate Director, Hotel Operations at Azamara
    Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Fleet Hotel Director & Hotel Director at Celebrity Cruises, Inc.
    Aug 2010 - Dec 2018 · 8 yrs 5 mos

  • Corporate Manager, Hotel Operations at Royal Caribbean International
    Feb 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos