Hijaaz Latheef MSc,MBA,CHA,FIH,LCGI

Experience

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  De Vere

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2007

  Conference & Banqueting Manager

  deVere Group is one of the world’s leading independent financial advisory organisations, with more than $10bn under advice from over 80,000 clients in 100 countries.We help our clients, who are primarily expatriates and international investors, reach and often exceed their financial goals. Working closely with them, we devise, implement and manage bespoke financial strategies and solutions that help them create, grow and maximise their wealth.deVere clients enjoy associated benefits such as our comprehensive range of products – many of which are exclusive to our clients - our market-leading technologies, our well-established relationships with the world’s leading financial institutions, the fact that we are appropriately authorised and regulated in all the jurisdictions in which we operate, and that our advisers offer unbiased, unrestricted, independent advice, meaning they receive whole-of-the market options. Show less

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  Heritage Hotels

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  Executive Assitant Manager

  Heritage welcomes you to explore our range of exceptional accommodation across three brands in fourteen desirable destinations around New Zealand. Staying with Heritage will be an experience out of the ordinary, a healthy indulgence, a refreshing contrast to everyday life.Perhaps you're seeking a penthouse with views across the city, a family-friendly beachside apartment, or a luxury suite nestled in a vineyard. Whatever your needs, you'll be able to find a Heritage Hotel, CityLife Hotel or Heritage Collection property that suits you. Show less

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  TMG - Thien Minh Group

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2013

  General Manager Operations - Jetwing Indochina Hotels

  TMG Hospitality was established to provide specialist hospitality and management services to the group and partners’ hotel brands. After almost two decades of hospitality management, TMG Hospitality has a portfolio of eleven hotels & resorts which host more than 200,000 guests annually, as well as a number of cruising and rail travel opportunities in key tourism destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

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  Openasia Group

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2015

  General Manager
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  Absolute Hotel Services

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2018

  General Manager

  AHS is one of the fastest growing hospitality management /branding companies in Asia with an ever-expanding geographic portfolio of hotels, resorts and serviced residences. AHS also interests in the golf industry through Absolute Golf Services and is exclusive operator of the Travelodge brand in Thailand through Travelodge Thailand.Head quartered in Bangkok, Thailand with regional offices in Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India and now Europe with more expansions planned, AHS and its brands have resonated with investors and consumers contributing value to all stakeholders.Covering the luxury to economy segments through its brands U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Grand Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences, Eastin Easy, Eastin Estates, Travelodge and Vienna House, AHS have developed and continue to evolve relevant hospitality solutions which work. Show less

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  ALLEZBOO BEACH RESORT AND SPA

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2020

  General Manager

  Allezboo Beach Resort & Spa, which is located along a stretch of white sandy beach in Mui Ne, on the coast of the South China Sea, is a magnificent tropical paradise. Its location is an approximate 3-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, in sunny, southern Vietnam .With natural and private landscapes surrounded by the breathtaking views of the ocean, Allezboo Beach Resort & Spa is an ideal place for relaxation, and is a perfect getaway from the chaos of modern life. https://allezboo.comResponsible for:Directed and managed the entire hotel operations and future planning of the hotel.Manage P&L/budget, financial plans and control expenditures.Established standards for personnel administration,performance, service to patrons and room ratesSupervise maintenance and renovation repairs/orders.Organized sales blitzes to market our product; contributed to the success of the budget.Seeks out and targets new customers and new sales opportunities initiate action planHired and trained staff members to be efficient and give excellent customer service.Brought down staff sickness % to 0.8%, staff turnover to 9%,Improved employee satisfaction to 98%, overall guest satisfaction to 98%.Enhanced GOP to 45 %from 23%. and revenue to $US 4.5 Million Show less

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  Kumbuk Tree Hospitality

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2023

  Group General Manager Pre- Opening

  Kumbuk Tree Hospitality Management Company is a third-party operator that provides day-to-day management services as well as offering support in Human Resources, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Food and Beverage, Technical service and more. Our desire is to assist in the growth of hotels and Resorts looking to create or identify new opportunities. The increase in hotels/resorts volume over the last few years has created opportunities for management companies like us.

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  Bel Group Hospitality

  Dec 2023 - now

  Cluster General Manager

  Leading with over 25 years of progressive hospitality management experience, I currently oversee operations as a Cluster General Manager for 3 hotel properties in Hoi An region in Vietnam. My expertise spans strategic planning, operational excellence, and team leadership, ensuring all hotels under my management consistently exceed guest expectations and achieve operational goals.