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Gretel Kutan

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Gretel Kutan

Senior Hospitality Advisor | Strategy, Brand & Business Development

Advisor, Luxury Hospitality Projects

Marbella, Spain English · Spanish · Estonian

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About

Senior hospitality executive and advisor with close to fifteen years in luxury hospitality, including over a decade at Nikki Beach Hospitality Group. Background spans beach club and resort F&B concepts, international expansion, business development, pre-opening, brand strategy, commercial positioning, partnerships and guest experience.

Areas of Expertise

Guest ExperienceResearchBusiness StrategyGo-to-Market StrategyHotels & ResortsFood & BeverageHospitality DevelopmentMarket Validation

Services

Strategic AdvisoryGo-to-Market StrategyResearchImplementation SupportBusiness StrategyMarket ValidationProject DeliveryWorkshopsTraining

Industries

Hotels & ResortsEventsHospitality ConsultingF&BReal Estate

Selected Professional Experience

  • Global Hospitality Expansion & Development

    Global Director, Business Development & Strategic Projects · Nikki Beach Hospitality Group · International

    Global Director, Business Development & Strategic Projects

  • Group-Wide Digital Transformation

    Project Lead · Nikki Beach Hospitality Group · International

    Project Lead

  • International Beach Club Launch & Market Entry – Atlantis The Palm

    Marketing Manager, Lifestyle & Nightlife · Atlantis The Palm / Kerzner International · United Arab Emirates

    Marketing Manager, Lifestyle & Nightlife

  • Owner-Side Advisory — Beach Clubs, Resort & Lifestyle F&B

    Founder & Senior Advisor. Advises owners, developers and operators on concept, positioning, operating model and pre-opening readiness for beach club and resort F&B assets. Independent and owner-side, with no operator affiliation. · Luxury Hospitality Projects · Marbella, Spain · EMEA-led, globally flexible

    Founder & Senior Advisor. Advises owners, developers and operators on concept, positioning, operating model and pre-opening readiness for beach club and resort F&B assets. Independent and owner-side, with no operator affiliation.

Coverage & qualifications

Countries: Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States

Regions: Europe, Middle East, Caribbean, North America

International travel: Yes · Remote collaboration: Yes

Bachelor's Degree