TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY MIAMI

Mentoro is all about creating connections. Often, we target the luxury industry as an ideal environment for our career, but simply need some guidance to better understand the opportunities the industry can offer. Sometimes you just need to have a conversation – a cup of COFFEE – with more seasoned professionals to hear about their background and experiences.

In this TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY MIAMI cohort, we’ve brought together mentors from across the industry, including experts in marketing, human resources, logistics, event management, finance, e-commerce, sales, technology — and much more.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN – MORE INFO ON HOW TO APPLY HERE

MEET OUR MENTORS

Alberto Santana

Chief Revenue Officer

ALLIANTS

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… coffee in the morning, cafectio in the afternoon, bourbon for the evening.

MANTRA: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. So, be prepared.

Ana Chaud

Founder & CFO

OLA GOOD BOWL

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… iced coffee with milk.

MANTRA: “He with a why to live can manage any how” – Viktor Frankel

Ana Paula Moraes

General Manager for L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Le Jardinier Miami

THE BASTION COLLECTION

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a lot of coffee in the morning and margaritas at night!

MANTRA: “Breathe and trust the process”

Barbara Shrut

President

SLB ADVISORS

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an iced cappuccino with almond milk after lunch — I take my coffee like my career advice: smooth, a little nutty, and always over ice.

MANTRA: Show up for the mission even when no one’s counting attendance.

Bill Panoff

Chairman and CEO

THE PPI GROUP

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a coffee no sugar with almond milk.

MANTRA: Seas the day.

Carol Cabezas

SVP Global Sales and E-Commerce

SILVERSEA CRUISES

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… earl grey tea or something bubbly.

MANTRA: Don’t sweat the small stuff…and most stuff is small.

Carolyn Kremins

President

SKIFT

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… whatever coffee gets us talking.

MANTRA: It’s easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

Carrie Gill

Executive Director, Digital Media

OSCEOLA GROUP MARKETING

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… Diet Coke by day and Sauvignon Blanc by night!

MANTRA: Stay Curious. Keep Learning.

Carrie Suibutt

Founder

AERRA

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cappuccino or an espresso reposado martini in the evening.

MANTRA: The most underrated superpowers? Empathy. Accountability. Lead with both.

Cynthia Hollen

CEO and Growth Leader

HOLLEN PARTNERS

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… sparkling cucumber water.

MANTRA: Don’t Grow. Soar.

Deb Dziena

Owner

DD HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a light drip coffee with cream.

MANTRA: When you lead with heart and ground yourself in gratitude, the pieces naturally come together.

Dimple Jethani

Chief Information Officer

ARAMARK DESTINATIONS

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a strong Italian espresso or, later in the day, a bourbon neat or on a single block of ice.

MANTRA: Be authentic, understand the impact you have on others, and help drive things forward together.

Don Dietz

Vice President & Corporate Controller

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… in the mornings, black coffee with an expresso shot to fire up the day. In the evenings, a nice gin and club soda to quench the fire.

MANTRA: Don’t swim the Atlantic Ocean just to die at the shore.

Eduardo Cornejo

Global Vice President, Procurement

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cold light beer (or two 😊) in happy hour.

MANTRA: Imagine, Focus and Act…Repeat.

Florencia Tabeni

Chief Operating Officer

MDM HOTEL GROUP

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a Mate 🧉 – a symbol of connection, meaningful conversations, and shared experiences.

MANTRA: Everything is a matter of attitude. Surround yourself with exceptional people, help them grow, and trust the journey.

Francia Haces

Founder and Chief AI Officer

HACESTEK INTERNATIONAL

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cuban coffee. Black.

MANTRA: When you lead with heart and ground yourself in gratitude, the pieces naturally come together.

Genaro Blanco

Corporate Director of Distribution and Transitions

TRAILBORN HOTELS AND RESORTS, OUTDOOR COLLECTION BY MARRIOTT BONVOY

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an espresso to energize the day, a Martini to elevate the evening.

MANTRA: Growth begins where comfort ends.

Leyla Rojas-Osorio

CEO

GLOBAL CRUISES

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good early morning coffee or cappuccino.

MANTRA: You can accomplish anything!

Lisa Kauffman

CMO

AZAMARA CRUISES

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… always – nonfat latte.

MANTRA: Be Yourself! Your personal brand differentiates you from everyone else.

Luis Segredo

Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer

HAPI

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a Tequila soda with a lime and a sprig of mint.

MANTRA: Disrupt yourself.

Michelle Catin

Vice President Marketing

CLUB MED

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a traditional Cuban “cafe con leche”.

MANTRA: Dream boldly. Execute fearlessly.

Michelle Lardizabal

Chief Marketing & Sales Officer

SIGNATURE TRAVEL NETWORK

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…I like to discuss over a cappuccino in the morning or glass of cabernet in the evening.

MANTRA: People support what they help create.

Michael Stefanakis

General Manager

FLOW

I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… iced Freddo espresso.

MANTRA: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Dr. Maya Angelou