Valantis Kyriakou

Valantis Kyriakou

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  • About me

    Revenue Manager at Thanos Hotels and Resorts

  • Education

    • Higher Hotel Institute, Cyprus (HHIC)

      2005 - 2008
      Diploma Hotel and Catering Management
    • Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

      2007 - 2007
      Erasmus Exchange Programme

      Tourism and Hospitality Management

    • The University of Wolverhampton

      2008 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) International Hospitality Management
  • Experience

    • Atlantica Miramare Hotel

      Jun 2006 - Sept 2006
      F&B Trainee
    • Four Seasons Hotel, Cyprus

      Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
      F&B Trainee
    • Rodon Hotel and Resort

      Nov 2009 - May 2012
      Marketing Manager and Duty Manager

      Marketing Manager• Development and implementation of strategic marketing for promoting the hotel and its services.• Cooperation with travel agents, event and banquet organizers, schools for excursions and businesses forconferences.• Liaise with the CTO for enhancing and developing the Agrotourism program for the mountain accommodations.• Design and updating the hotel’s website as well as increasing online sales through social networks and Booking.com.• Suggestions and planning of the hotel entertainment program and guest’s tour for the local sights, natural trails ofAgros and Pitsilia Area.• Management and supervision of advertising materials for marketing and advertising purposes.•Training of the reception staff for assisting and informing guests regarding the attractions offered in Agros and thesurrounding areas.Duty Manager• Human resource management and coordination of all hotel departments for constantly having hygienically cleanareas, high level of customer service and the production of quality products and services• Supervision of the employees of restaurants and bars, housekeeping and reception for the smooth operation of allareas of the hotel.• Implementation of the legislation for the Hospitality Industry as well as following the health and safety standards andprocedures (HACCP/ISO)• Training restaurant staff on serving techniques and service improvement. • Organization of training programs for bar staff.• Contribute to the planning and selection of the menu and recommendations for the restaurant's Wine Pairing.• Guest Relations duties. Show less

    • Booking.com

      May 2012 - Mar 2022

      • Support Booking. com BV's strategy for hotel availability and supply within Cyprus.• Promote the Booking. com BV brand name and its online services.• Responsible for area coverage.• Liaise with hotels and advise on allotment, availability and supply.• Rate checks and competitor checks.• Preparing action plans and projects to identify market needs.• Acquisition of possible new accommodation partners.• Provide partner performance guidance and data analysis.• Contribute in the training of New Colleagues in the office.• Work as a team member proactively to the organization and execution of projects. Show less

      • Account Manager Hotels

        Jan 2014 - Mar 2022
      • Junior Account Manager Hotels

        May 2012 - Dec 2013
    • Thanos Hotels Cyprus

      Apr 2022 - now
      Revenue Manager

      Anassa - Leading Hotels of the WorldAnnabelle - Preferred HotelsAlmyra - Design Hotels / Marriott Amyth Hotels (Mykonos-Nicosia)

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