Svenja Gattinger

Hospitality Branding & Guest Experience

Thailand

About

Ensuring brand intent translates into a guest experience that drives results. With over a decade of experience in hospitality and lifestyle branding — including seven years leading global branding for Dusit Hotels & Resorts — I understand the balance between a strong brand vision and the operational realities of high-end properties. Today, I work independently with owners and GMs to ensure brand identity is not just a concept, but a tangible commercial driver across the guest journey. My work focuses on the following areas: • Brand & Experience Alignment Ensuring a property’s brand intent is consistently felt across key guest touchpoints, from digital first impressions to the on-property experience. • Digital Positioning Strengthening how hotels present themselves online to protect rate perception and remain competitive in increasingly crowded markets. • Operational Clarity & Innovation Supporting teams with systems and approaches that maintain brand consistency while respecting operational bandwidth and day-to-day realities. My approach is collaborative and status-quo-focused. I help properties identify practical, prioritised actions that strengthen guest loyalty and commercial performance without requiring a full brand overhaul. I’m always happy to connect with fellow hospitality professionals to exchange perspectives on how our industry continues to evolve.

Experience

  • Brand Strategy & Guest Experience at Svenja Gattinger Brand Consulting
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Focus • Brand strategy and guest experience across hospitality environments • Alignment of brand intent across digital and on-property touchpoints • Translating brand thinking into practical, operational reality • Creative and experiential direction across key guest-facing moments Selected areas of work • Independent brand audits (digital, on-property, and end-to-end guest journey) • Brand strategy, positioning, and identity development • Brand ecosystems and touchpoint frameworks for clarity and consistency • Customer experience frameworks linking brand intent to daily operations • Digital positioning and AI-enabled content systems supporting communication and efficiency • Development of lifestyle- and wellbeing-focused brand initiatives and projects

  • Karriereübergang at Career Break
    Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 · 8 mos

    Planned break for family and personal transition before launching my independent consulting work.

  • Dusit Hotels and Resorts (7 yrs 8 mos)
    • Director of Branding
      Feb 2019 - Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 11 mos

      • Oversaw global brand strategy for a diverse portfolio of 7 brands, spanning luxury to midscale, crafting cohesive identities with global appeal. • Directed rebranding of Dusit Thani and dusitD2, as well as new brand launches. • Shaped visual identities and creative direction to ensure brand consistency across 55+ properties (17 countries) and corporate touchpoints. • Integrated brand values into operations to elevate guest experiences through guidelines, audits, and on-site execution. • Coordinated pre-opening brand integration for 25+ properties, including the redevelopment of the iconic Dusit Thani Bangkok.

    • Asst. Director of Branding
      May 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Headed all branding and marketing communication efforts (online and offline), ensuring consistent alignment across properties. • Collaborated with teams and agencies to maintain global brand consistency.

  • Cross Hotels & Resorts (Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand)
    • Marketing and Brand Manager
      Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Developed global brand strategies for 3 brands across various channels, including digital, print, and events. • Conducted brand audits and ensured creative assets adhered to established standards. • Led content creation for campaigns to boost brand engagement and visibility.

    • Business Development Manager
      Mar 2013 - Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Directed international brand expansion and market positioning in new regions (Indonesia, China, Vietnam). • Conducted feasibility studies and worked with partners to launch new brands.

  • Co-Founder & Marketing Manager at SVAVE
    Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos