Overview
Dennis Grunden holds the position of Vice President, Luxury Hotel Programs at Internova Travel Group as of October 2023.[1][3] Grunden is described as a senior sales, marketing, and project management executive who employs strategic planning and leadership to achieve measurable results.[2] Grunden's career in hospitality includes prior roles as Director of Hotel Program Development at Internova Travel Group from February 2022 to October 2023,[4] Director of Travel Trade for the Eastern Region at The Leading Hotels of the World,[5] and Global Luxury & Lifestyle Sales Director at InterContinental Hotels Group.[6] Earlier positions included Director of Sales and Marketing at The Alpina Gstaad[7] and roles at Lindner Hotels & Resorts and Jakobsberg Hotel- & Golfresort.[9][10] Grunden holds a Diploma in Hospitality Management from IST University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf, Germany,[11] and completed professional education in hotel management.[12]
Profile introduction
Senior Sales, Marketing and Project Management Executive leveraging entrepreneurial vision, keen strategic planning, and leadership to deliver measurable and profitable results. Complex problem solver using an objective analytical approach to develop costumer-focused solutions. Innovative, detailed, and loyal. Proven record of building and monitoring in producing results, build client relationships, and achieve budgeted expectations.
Career history
- Vice President, Luxury Hotel ProgramsOct 2023 to presentInternova Travel Group
- Director Hotel Program DevelopmentFeb 2022 to Oct 2023Internova Travel Group
- Director of Travel Trade - Eastern RegionApr 2019 to Feb 2022The Leading Hotels of the World
- Global Luxury & Lifestyle Sales DirectorJul 2017 to Apr 2019InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)
- Director of Sales and MarketingAug 2014 to Jun 2017The Alpina Gstaad
- Sales ManagerOct 2012 to Jul 2014The Alpina Gstaad
- Assistent de direction (Sales & Marketing)Nov 2011 to Oct 2012Lindner Hotels & Resorts
- Sales RepresentativeNov 2009 to Oct 2011Jakobsberg Hotel- & Golfresort
Education
- Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management2009 - 2011IST University of Applied SciencesDüsseldorf, Germany
- Professional Education in Hotel Management, Hospitality Administration/Management at Diehl's Hotel GmbH2004 - 2007
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