Greatest Hotels Group, Inc.
GreatestHotels.com is the Industry's only online referral site for luxury hotels that is commission free and provides special amenities to its affluent guests!
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Digital Marketing
- Location Naples, FL, US
- Currency USD
- Founded December 2014
- Employees 5
- Incorporation Type S-corp
- Website greatesthotels.com
Company Summary
Industry's first and only online hotel referral site for luxury hotels. Currently Hyatt, Hilton, Ritz and over 200 hotels on board. Hotels pay a monthly subscription ($200-$500 avg. monthly), Guests pay nothing, Hotels have profits back to better serve guests Guests get treated to exceptional experiences and amenities. Site will go national this year, international over the next two years. The company will grow into all segments of hospitality
Team
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Dwight GouldOwner and CEODwight has 25+ years of experience as business owner and an entrepreneur, hospitality marketing and promotions executive and a digital marketing communications pioneer. Promotion Magazine recognized him one of the top 10 marketing executives of the year.
History:
BBDO in New York - Head of new business promotion
Hang Ten Intl.-VP of Worldwide franchising
Resort Trends - President/CEO
Trusthouse Forte Hotels, London - Sr. VP Marketing -
Chris CullenPresidentChris is an expert hospitality brand strategist and marketer.
History:
Founder of his own marketing communications consultancy
Johns Hopkins University - Former first-ever Chief Marketing Officer
American Legacy Foundation -Executive Vice President and CMO
Trusthouse Forte Hotels -Vice President of Marketing Communications -
James CholkeVice President and Director Media StrategyJames brings over 20 years’ experience developing and managing Internet technologies to produce bottom line results.
History:
Vice President of advertising agency and consultant, directed and managed the search marketing, development, and optimization efforts for a variety of clientsand has also developed a cloud-based inventory management service for the U.S. Government.
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Jon BookVice President Director of SalesJon has been a pioneer in advertising initiatives for more than 25 years, developing efficient results-driven campaigns for the travel industry.
History:
*Time, Inc. lifestyle, food, and travel magazine West Coast office
*LastMinuteTravel.com - Senior executive
*SideStep - created new digital advertising programs for world-leading
hotels, airlines and travel agents
*TripAdvisor’s -original executive member
*IAB Certified-2014-2016, -
Shawn MorrowDirector, Interactive Technology SolutionsShawn brings more than 20 years of experience in dynamic software
environments leading strategic planning, development, integration and deployment. While leading web development departments at several notable digital agencies Shawn has directed the launch of more than 200 websites and lead generation campaigns for clients such as Ace Hardware, The UPS Store, Callaway Golf, Budget Blinds, IFA, CertaPro Painters and Mr. Rooter Corporation. -
Sabrina FraleyDirector, Interactive DesignSabrina is a results-driven creative talent and has developed digital design solutions for major consumer brands such as Kellogg’s, Kashi, Gillette, Kraft, Coke Zero and Infiniti. Sabrina has worked for some of the world’s most well- regarded agencies including Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Aviatech.
Sabrina brings her unique hybrid of talents to bear on the development of the GreatestHotels.com site and digital marketing applications. -
Elizabeth Ix BuccellatoDirector of OperationsElizabeth has a richly diverse background in online travel
History:
*LastMinuteTravel, Director of Provider Participation and Revenue
*The M/A/R/C Group in Dallas - Research Manager of national custom
marketing research
*Ammirati & Puris, Inc. Advertising Agency NYC - Account Manager and Sr.
Media Planner in New York City -
Stuart FishDirector, FinanceStuart has significant experience and success serving as a senior executive and CFO for several digital marketing agencies. Stuart guides organizations and executives through the fast-paced and fluid process of early stage business development, financing and staffing solutions. Stuart is responsible for the financial projections, human resources and accounting practices of the Greatest Hotels Group, Inc.
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Joseph McInerneyAdvisorMr. McInerney is President & CEO of McInerney Hospitality International LLC.
History:
*Former CEO of America Hotel and Lodging Association
(AH&LA), the largest trade association representing the U.S. lodging industry.
* Over 50 years of experience in hospitality industry
*25 years with Sheraton
*Former President/CEO of Hawthorn Suites
*Revolutionized franchise concept for Sheraton
*Polularised suite concept for Hawthorn Suites.
Advisors
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Joseph McInerneyUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Dwight GouldUnconfirmed
Chris CullenUnconfirmed
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