Julian Ayers

Julian Ayers

International Hotelier, Luxury, Lifestyle & Resorts Specialist

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India LimitedMumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As an international hotelier with over thirty years' experience, I have honed my entrepreneur, artisan, environmentalist, and leadership skills. I believe in developing strong, highly motivated, professional teams to deliver unique, "money can't buy" experiences. To use a solid network of ambassadors, influencers, and travel partners to market a product, create a connection on social media, and create a lifestyle our guests want to buy into and experience. and promote responsible tourism. I enjoy projects, which allow me to set up new concepts and ideas. I have extensive experience in resorts and busy city centres and believe in a common-sense approach. Working with private, government, and institutionally owned hotels have sharpened my skills to get the best value, drive TrevPAR and increase returns, through intelligent financial management. During my assignments in Delhi & Oman, I have had a development role, drawing on my financial skills to find and negotiate contracts, using my local market knowledge to create relationships with key partners, developers and investors. Specialities: Pre-opening & project management Sales & Marketing Creating an experience.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jun 2022–Present· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Resort OfficerCurrent
      Jun 2022–Present
  • 2022–Apr 2022· 3 mos
    • Operations Management Support
      2022–Apr 2022
  • Jul 2019–Nov 2021· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Area Vice President - India North, General Manager Hyatt Regency Delhi
      Jul 2019–Nov 2021
  • May 2013–Jun 2019· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Regional Vice President Middle East
      May 2013–Jun 2019
  • Apr 2011–Apr 2013· 2 yrs
    • General Manager Eros managed by Hilton
      Apr 2011–Apr 2013
  • Feb 2009–Apr 2013· 4 yrs 2 mos
    • General Manager Eros Nehru Place Hotel
      Feb 2009–Apr 2013
  • Feb 2009–Apr 2011· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • General Manager Intercontinental Eros Delhi
      Feb 2009–Apr 2011
  • Mar 2008–Feb 2009· 11 mos
    • Director/GM
      Mar 2008–Feb 2009
  • Oct 2003–Mar 2008· 4 yrs 5 mos
    • General Manager Hospitality Division
      Oct 2003–Mar 2008
  • Oct 2003–Mar 2008· 4 yrs 5 mos
    • General Manager
      Oct 2003–Mar 2008

Education

Financial Accounting

Finance, General

Harvard Business School Online

Hotel, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality

Suffolk New College

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Vice Chair & President
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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Hotel ManagementResortsRevenue AnalysisYield ManagementHospitality ManagementMarketingHotelsLeisureFood & BeverageManagementBanquetsBanquet OperationsRooms DivisionHospitalityHospitality IndustryPre-openingRestaurantsFront OfficeMicrosBudgets