Switzerland
A dedicated, commercially astute global hotelier with a wealth of luxury hospitality experience in driving performance excellence and sustainable financial growth, Peter’s international career of more than 3 decades with prominent hotel companies such as Ritz-Carlton, Capella Hotel Group across Asia, N. America and Europe continents has landed him an exciting opportunity, with his appointment as CEO since Jan 2020, to head up Jadranka Tourism, a subsidiary company of the Jadranka Group which ranks among the top companies on the Adriatics and has been successfully operating in the hospitality, catering, commerce and yachting sectors in Croatia for more than 70 years. Jadranka Tourism’s operating portfolio encompasses its hotel brand Losinj Hotels & Villas which consists of a Classic Collection of 4-star, as well as Luxury Collection of 5-star hotels and exclusive private villas in some of the most beautiful locations on the island of Losinj by the sea and surrounded by an Aleppo pine forest, with capacities that can accommodate more than 3,500 guests. The Company also operates four camp sites on the islands of Losinj and Cres including Camp Cikat, Slatina, Baldarin and Camp Bijar as well as the Aqua Park at Cikat, the only water park in Croatia. Apart from lodging, Jadranka Tourism’s management portfolio includes 11 restaurants offering local and hotel guests a variety of choices from casual to fine dining using fresh ingredients and top-quality organic produces sourced from local family farms (OPG). As CEO and member of the Management Board, Peter directly oversees operations and drives business performances of all commercial units under the Company’s management portfolio. He is also actively involved in the designing, conceptualizing and development of the Group’s new and existing projects and investments including the redevelopment of Hotel Helios and surrounding villas, new eco golf resort, Cikat Bay promenade, etc. which are part of the 200-million euro investment the Group has committed to in their next investment cycle. Specializes in: Corporate Executive Leadership Asset Management Hotel Pre-openings & Openings Renovation Project Management New Restaurant Conceptualization & Implementation Strategic Business Planning Team building and Motivation Training & Succession Planning Operational Diagnostics & Solutions Business Performance Review Vision/Mission Development & Implementation Cost Management, Profitability Improvement
- Oversees operations and drives business performances of all commercial units under the Company’s management portfolio which encompasses five 4 and 5-star hotels, 3 luxury villas, 4 camp sites and 11 restaurants. - Board member actively involved in the designing, conceptualizing and development of the Group’s new and existing projects and investments incl. the redevelopment of Hotel Helios and surrounding villas, new eco golf resort, Cikat Bay promenade, etc. which are part of the next cycle of 200+million euro investment the Group has committed to. Losinj Hotels & Villas is the hotel brand operated by Jadranka Tourism headquarted in Mali Losinj, Croatia. A relatively undiscovered jewel to the north of Croatia, the intimate Adriatic island Lošinj – ‘island of vitality’ - is famed for its rich nature; counting more than 1200 aromatic and healing herbs, more than 2600 hours of sunshine every year and the cleanest seas. At the end of 19th century, Lošinj was recognized as a ‘healing location’ due to its unique microclimate. Set in idyllic Čikat Bay and dotted amongst the pine forests, Lošinj Hotels & Villas’ portfolio consists of 4 and 5-star hotels, villas and apartments that can accommodate more than 3,500 guests. Its classic collection includes ISO and HACCP-certified Hotel Aurora, Family Hotel Vespera and Vitality Hotel Punta. Luxury Collection consists of two five-star properties, Hotel Bellevue and Boutique Hotel Alhambra, a Virtuoso hotel and member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and three luxury villas – ideal for luxurious getaways, active breaks, and family holidays Jadranka Camping is the leading provider of superior camping facilities with 4 camp sites located on the beautiful islands of Losinj and Cres - Camp Cikat with the only Aquapark in Croatia and a stunning view of Cikat Bay, Camp Slatina, Baldarin and Camp Bijar, offering an array of choice locations for vacationers seeking for the ideal Mediterranean getaway.
Drawing on 30+ years of operational and executive management experience with leading global luxury hotel companies, dedicated to providing professional guidance and support to help hotels, tourism organizations, restaurants and spas drive performance excellence and financial improvement. Areas of expertise include asset management, property takeovers, business turnarounds, hotel renovations, openings, concept development & roll-out, service philosophy/training, customer satisfaction improvement, cost/profitability management, employee motivation, talent development, coaching. Successfully completed projects incl. diagnostic business/operational reviews with resolutions and recommendations to improve financial performances of 3 independent hotels in Switzerland, a luxury hotel re-branding in Asia, concept development of a tourist attraction, hotel & culinary school in Graubünden in collaboration with RHB.
- Asset management and operational oversight of property during its transition to the new ownership. - Project planning, design and budget management of hotel renovation. - Successfully transformed and re-positioned hotel as a best-in-class 5-star grand resort in the region. ADR and RevPAR growth of 30-40% during first year. TripAdsior ranking moved up to #1 within just 3 months after re-opening. - Awards & accolades 2017: Top 3 Best Wedding Destinations in Switzerland; #1 Spa in Switzerland; Top 3 Spas in Europe; Epoca Restaurant voted #1 in Flims & Top 3 in the Region
- Contracted to identify opportunities, provide support and recommendations for driving operational and financial improvement of Burgenstock Selection properties which include the Hotel Schweizerhof in Berne and Hotel Royal Savoy in Lausanne. - Pre-opening planning and development of F&B concepts and spa for the legendary Burgenstock Hotels & Resorts in Lucerne scheduled to open in 2017.
Corporate executive and founding member of Capella, a global ultra-luxury hotel company led by Horst Schulze, former COO of Ritz-Carlton. Responsibilities incl. oversight of Operations, Quality Improvement, Organizational Development, Implementation of Service Philosophies, Brand Standards, SOPs, Product Innovation, Talent Development, Hotel Openings and Financial Performances of properties in Capella's global management portfolio.
- Operations and development of F&B and Spa concepts for CHG's management portfolio consisting of the ultra-luxury Capella and 5-star Solis hotel brands, the Auriga Spas Collection, as well as upscale independent properties in diverse destinations around the world. - Oversight of restaurant and spa designs; spearheading marketing initiatives, programs and events to drive profitability of all F&B and Spa revenue centers. - Awards/Recognitions incl: 2013 & 2012 Forbes 5-Star Spas - Auriga Spa at Capella Singapore 2012 Best Luxury Hotel in Dusseldorf - Breidenbacher Hof 2017-2008 Schlossstern, Schloss Velden broke record by receiving one Michelin star within only 6 months after its opening and achieved two-Michelin stars the following year.