Esa Paltanen
General Manager @Travel + Leisure Co.
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WORK HISTORY
General Manager @Travel + Leisure Co.
Very honoured to return back to Wyndham Vacation Ownership after a short Sabbatical and most Excited to open this newly built Worldmark Moab Resort for the Travel + Leisure Company a world leader on putting people on vacation. This stunning resort In Moab surrounded by the red rock formations and the Colorado River boast 160Keys of 2-4 bedroom state of the art designs, amenities and comfort for our owners and guests alike. Looking forward to welcoming everyone in Q1 / 2022.
EDUCATION
George Brown Polytechnic
Hotel management
ABOUT ESA PALTANEN
GENERAL MANAGER Hospitality & Business Executive Over 35 years’ experience driving strategic growth and extraordinary customer service for leading luxury, full service hospitality organizations. Highly team focused, passionate, persuasive and articulate, able to achieve results in diverse and ever-changing environments. Experienced in luxury hotel & resort markets, food & beverage service and team leadership to drive results. CORE COMPETENCIES • Management of top tier hospitality environment • Budgeting/Forecasting • Team Builder through Collaboration • Competitive/Strategic Planning • Innovative Food & Beverage Management Skills • Change Agent HIGHLIGHTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS • Highest improvement in Employee Satisfaction score within Delta Hotels in 2005. • Highest increase in Guest Satisfaction within Delta Hotels from ranking of 42 to 26 in 2008. • Hosted G8 Luncheon for Governor General Michaële Jean & 7 African Nation Presidents in 2010 • Coordinated security protocols with RCMP and OPP for Delta Grandview in preparation for G8 Summit events in 2010. • Provided leadership in Finlandia House, an square foot luxury home transformed into a hospitality suite for the Finnish Foreign Trade Office & Finlandia Vodka at the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988. • Served President Ronald Reagan at G7 Summit in 1987. Specialties: Founding member of Savour Muskoka, a local culinary organization promoting Muskoka culinarians, producers and chefs.On organization dedicated for use of locally grown produce, food and vegetables, honey, maple Syrup, proteins and processed foods, and promoting local culinary events Past Chair and Vice Chair of the board 20••••08 Board member of Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency 20••••15
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