Maria Daniel

About Maria Daniel

Highly motivated luxury hotel Director of Sales, a relationship-driven, disciplined, motivational, and goal-oriented leader. Track record of driving revenue growth, business development, managing distribution channels, and optimizing profitability. Effectively maximizing revenue for the hotel, leading the charge in driving business growth and success with extensive experience and expertise in the luxury hospitality industry, nimbly spearheading the team, motivating delivery of exceptional results, and exceeding customer expectations. Hotel marketing strategies essential for attracting guests, driving bookings, and enhancing guest satisfaction, Digital Media, Public Relations, Forecasting, Budgeting, and Brand Development experience.Proficiency in CVENT, Demand360, Agency360, Opera, SynXis, Microsoft365, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Stayntouch, Revinate, Lanyon, Delphi, SalesForcePlum Profile:app.plum.io/profile/67••••15e58987e363f1d34••••••••85b66Professional negotiating skills, assertive communication, statistical problem-solving ability verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, ability to observe details, methodical and disciplined attitude. Commitment and dedication to work, cooperation, willingness to work, constant interest in learning, and continuous improvement.Strong customer service focus, attention to detail, ability to research and generate reports for account prospecting, adept at complex contract negotiations and problem resolution, strong presentation and communication skills, and flexibility to adjust priorities and actions to adapt to a dynamic operating environment.

Experience

1. Area Director of U s Leisure Sales

   洲际酒店集团

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Develop and execute a comprehensive leisure sales strategy targeting the U.S. NE, U.S. MW, and Canada.Lead sales efforts across retail leisure, consortia networks, geo-market wholesale, and entertainment sectors.Identify growth opportunities in each geographic and segment-specific market to increase room nights and revenue.Manage top leisure travel accounts and build long-term partnerships with key travel agencies, consortia networks (Virtuoso, Signature, etc.), and wholesale partners.Develop entertainment segment business, establishing relationships with entertainment travel agencies, production coordinators, and tour managers.Collaborate with internal teams to create offers and packages that align with target market needs.Conduct sales calls, attend tradeshows (e.g, ILTM, Virtuoso Travel Week, etc.), and organize roadshows and in-market events.Prepare strategic sales plans, forecasts, and performance reports to senior leadership.Leverage market intelligence, competitive analysis, and travel trend insights to inform business strategy.Work closely with Revenue Management, Marketing, and Operations to ensure alignment across departments.Provide coaching and guidance to any assigned sales team members or coordinators.

Education

• Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil

  Bachelor's in Hospitality, Hospitality Administration/Management