Salar Alemi

About Salar Alemi

As a curious, globally minded leader with extensive experience across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, I have successfully led transformative projects—including major hotel renovations, innovative guest experiences, and strategic revenue initiatives—resulting in record-breaking guest and employee satisfaction. Having lived and worked in five countries and seven cities, I have developed a deep understanding of diverse cultures, allowing me to effectively navigate complex, multicultural business environments.My leadership approach emphasizes building high-performing teams, nurturing future leaders, and driving operational excellence. With an MBA focused on Global Business Strategy, I am passionate about developing strategic initiatives that enhance brand positioning, maximize profitability, and support sustainable long-term growth—making me a valuable asset to any organization committed to excellence in the hospitality industry.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, Commercial

   Prestige | Global Meeting Source

   Jun 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Leading enterprise-wide commercial strategy, driving growth across partnerships, revenue streams, and market expansion.Partnering with global hotels and resorts to deliver strategic meeting and event solutions, with a focus on client relationships, high-performing teams, and sustainable long-term growth.Building and bringing together cross-functional teams to deliver consistent results, strengthen market positioning, and enhance the overall client experience.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Cornell University

  Master Certificate, Hospitality Management

  2012 — 2013

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Science in Management , Business Administration and Management, General

• César Ritz Colleges Switzerland

  Higher Diploma, Hospitality

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Strategic Negotiations
• Food & Beverage
• Sales Operations
• Marketing
• Pre-Opening
• Hotel Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Marketing Strategy
• Rooms Division
• Tourism
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Front Office
• Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Hospitality
• Marketing Communications
• Hotels
• Market Planning
• Budgets
• Hospitality Industry
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Yield Management
• Global Business Development
• Teamwork
• Opening Hotels
• Sales Management
• Business Development
• Forecasting
• Public Relations
• Resorts
• Micros
• Growing Sales
• Trade Shows
• Sales
• Hospitality Management