Project & Interim Management, Contracting, Task Force, Trouble Shooting

Recent achievements in project and interim management:

2000 and ongoing – Regular congress speaker on Destination Development, Life Cycle Management and Restructuring (among others), References by UNWTO, recent assigments: Oct. 2016 Ulsan, Korea; April 2016 Andorra, May 2016 Bolzano, Italy, EMTS Crans Montana, January 2017, CEIBS, Zurich and Shanghai (2016 and ongoing), CBTS Scientific Congress, Italy, dec. 2017

2011 – Development and implementation of an innovative and unique show case, entertainment and retail concept for life style related upscale consumer brands in a massive real estate development in a popular second tier city in China (incl. acquisition of brands),

2011 - Property development of international 5-Star Hotel in Guangzhou/China on behalf of international hotel management company (looking for adequate location and acquiring investment and hotel operator to sign management contract) on behalf of Chinese joint venture company (Kempinski Hotel Guangzhou)

2011 - Tourism development strategy for a province in North America, contracted by State Government, with particular attention to integration of indigenous issues considering “first nations” heritage and job market development.(Nunavit, North Canada)

2011 – Interim Pre-Opening Marketing Executive for Entertainment, Shopping and Hospitality complex in South East Asian capital (Thailand), Pre-Opening Campaign Maanagement for “Terminal 21”, Bangkok

2012 – Tourism Destination Development for Emirat in the Gulf Area (UAE). Coordination and initial implementation of tourism development masterplan (feasibility, infrastructure, organisational structure, strategy, educational requirements, product- and service portfolio, market segmentation, customer experience) in an area in Gulf Region and implementing the Strategy Concept of "Relevance" (superior to old-school "Awareness") including structuring the relevant TA and Destination Marketing Body on behalf of Emir`s office

2013 - Tourism Destination Development - National Restructuring Project Myanmar. As a member of Board of Expert Advisors to the Minister, development of policies, masterpalnning, strategy options, market segmentation, conceptional drafts of educational infrastructure (hospitality and tourism management school), organisational infrastructur framework (national and regional development and marketing authorities, accountablities, funding, Interfaces). (Myanmar)

2013 - Interim post-merger conflict solving and streamlining Managing Director Upscale Tourism Service Operations (12 Luxury River Cruise Vessels and excursions) in South East Asia, overseeing critical post-merger phase, new investment and launch of new product, new market entry development (Vietnam, Myanmar), Heritage Line, 1200 employees, 90 mil USD revenue p.a.

2014 – Market entry facilitation for German machinery producer (Hahn&Kolb) and upscale interior accessories in SEA (Indonesia, Myanmar, Hongkong, Singapore, Vietnam), setting up wholesaler distribution and after sales services

2013 - 2015 - Turnaround and restructuring private hotel group in Germany on behalf of new investors from Russia, facilitation of exit strategy (Ambiente Hotels, 300 employees, 45 mil. € p.a.)

2017 – Coordinator and Advisor to HH Sheikh Saud b. S. Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, for masterplanning and development of a „smart city“ mountain resort (Jebel Jais Development), joint-venture with HH The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

2017 – Consultancy mandate in „resort development“ for the Chinese mountain resort and ski areas Wulong (Hebei Province) and Yanqjing (Beijing Province, site of the alpine skiing competitions Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022)

2017 – Internationalization of established X Sport event (Europe to China, SEA and Middle East)