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Christopher Calabrese | VP & GM at JW Marriott Cancun & Marriott Cancun
Christopher Calabrese | VP & GM at JW Marriott Cancun & Marriott Cancun
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Christopher Calabrese, the Vice President and General Manager of the JW Marriott Resort and Spa and Marriott Cancun, joins the Hospitality Mentor Podcast to share his career journey and insights about the hospitality industry. Christopher discusses his roots in hospitality, which began in his mother's kitchen, and his move to roles across the United States and eventually internationally. He talks about his experience navigating cultural differences, developing his own leadership style, and being part of the launch of Marriott's first all-inclusive project. Christopher offers evergreen advice to hospitality professionals and shares the importance of mentorship.
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This episode is brought to you by our podcast partners at RealTime Reservation. Their inventory management system is best in class for hotels and resorts to manage their non-room inventory.
The web-based application allows for creative upselling of overnight and daytime visitors with add-ons and pre-planned packages. Hotel guests and non-guests can reserve cabanas, pool chairs, activities, amenities, excursions, events, day passes, and much more.
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Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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