Mr. Ramon Pajares, OBE, one of the world`s leading international luxury hoteliers and former Chief Executive of…
Mr. Ramon Pajares, OBE, one of the world`s leading international luxury hoteliers and former Chief Executive of The Savoy Group of Hotels and Restaurants is to speak and officially open EIBTM 2003 at Palexpo, Geneva on Tuesday 20 May at 11.00 am.
Over more than 20 years, his leadership and example has led to many prestigious accolades and awards from the global hospitality industry.
Ms. Debbie Jackson, Exhibition Director of EIBTM said she was delighted that Mr. Pajares had agreed to honour the meetings and incentive industry by participating at the Opening Ceremony.
She said: “He speaks with great passion on the kind of relevant issues that are facing our exhibitors and visitors every day, such as customer care, sharing knowledge, people assets, opportunities, leadership and many other aspects of human resources.
“He insists that profits are mainly made through people and with people and has demonstrated this throughout his career with great leadership ability.
“His speech on the EIBTM stage in the exhibitions halls will be another valuable dimension at the leading global event for the meetings and incentive industry.”
Mr. Pajares has had a life-long career in the hotel industry worldwide. For 22 years he was with Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, working in the United States, Canada and London. This included the last eight years of that period as Regional Vice President, responsible for Four Seasons Europe.
He became Managing Director of The Savoy Group in London in 1994 where over the next five years, he totally revitalised the company, re-establishing it as the leading luxury hotel company in the world. His work included a £90 million restoration programme of five top UK hotels – The Savoy, Claridges, Connaught, Berkeley and the Lygon Arms. He was also responsible for restoring London`s famous Simpson`s in the Strand restaurant and the Savoy Theatre.
During his career, Mr. Pajares has frequently been a guest speaker at many conferences and seminars throughout the world.
Mr. Pajares, who has dual Spanish and UK nationality, said he was looking forward to participating at the Opening Ceremony of EIBTM. “I was very pleased to accept the invitation to open such a prestigious event for the meetings and incentive industry,” he said.
He continued: “I have always been fascinated and enthused by new ideas at the very heart of innovation. I enjoy working with the staff and sharing knowledge and experiences, providing training and helping to develop their careers.
“In the hotel business the needs of our guests and the aspirations of the staff are constantly evolving and our job is to make sure that we keep abreast of every change.”
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