EspañolDISRUPTIVE BRAND, AKEN HOTELS & RESORTS
ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF MATIAS RANIERI,
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
AND LIZ SPEICHINGER, VICE PRESIDENT OF BRAND
DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC SALES.
Miami, Florida - January 12, 2023 AKEN, the Innovative brand of luxury Hotels & Resorts, Residences and Experiences continues its expansion with the appointment of two industry creatives; Matias Ranieri, Vice President, Operations and Development and Liz Speichinger, Vice President, Brand Development and Strategic Sales.
“We are thrilled to welcome Liz and Matias into our growing AKEN family. Both bring their expertise and start-up mindset to our growing portfolio. At AKEN we see the future of hospitality from a disruptive space. Liz and Matias tenure in brand development from operations lead to artful reflections of their destinations and strategic sales positioning that tells the story.” said Luis Gallotti, CoFounder & Co-CEO of AMEK Group.
Ranieri, a seasoned hospitality professional with more than 17 years of experience, will lead operations, development, and owner relationship for the company. During his most recent time with experiential brands such as Selina and Habitas, he oversaw the creation of guest journey and Product Pillars and drove the company to a brand wellness and programming, successfully championing worldwide openings througout Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East & Africa.
Speichinger, a trusted hospitality sales leader with vast expertise in luxury sales and partnerships will lead the North American sales expansion and brand partnerships. Liz brings her tenure from Auberge Resorts and Four Seasons , being a creative leader who possesses capabilities in brand positioning, uncovering new market growth opportunities, and integrating leadership and asset ownership to top-tier clientele.
The AKEN brand proposition aims to disrupt and reinvent hospitality management and branding practices. AKEN offers carefully selected properties the opportunity to expand their potential through its services. On the operational side, AKEN offers an array of different services, from global sales and representation to full management, and has structured 81 different combinations for properties. “Flexibility is what today’s hotel owners are looking for, and we are incredibly excited to have Matias Ranieri and Liz Speichinger continue AKEN’s expansion and elevation in our innovative brand,” said Lisandro León Liguori, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AMEK Group.
Launched in November 2021, AKEN current portfolio includes a total of 18 properties in Latin America distributed in 7 different countries, including Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica and México. One of the latest announcements is Destino Mio by AKEN Soul, a true AKEN experience located in the heart of Yucatan Peninsula.
“Our growth projection continues to surpass our expectations, looking to achieve 40 properties by the end of 2023 including new countries such as Brazil, Uruguay, Caribbean and North America.” said Luis Gallotti.
About AKEN Hotels & Resorts
AKEN aims to reinvent the industry's international brand management and operational practices, offering the flexibility that owners of high-end, luxury, independent hotels are looking for. In contrast to a soft brand, AKEN disrupts traditional, one-model-fits-all approaches by offering deep flexibility and customization under a single brand umbrella
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