Ingvald Fardal, (Former SVP Sales and Marketing Radisson SAS Hotels):
“Scott’s experience in revenue maximization allowed him to successfully manage over 100 hotels throughout Europe, Middle East, North and South Africa that totaled well over $600 million.”
Dave Hartvigsen, (Former SVP Intrawest Destination Hotels and Resorts) President Peak Hospitality Consulting:
“Scott brought to Intrawest significant experience and knowledge that allowed him to achieve record-breaking milestones by growing lodging revenues 20% in 24 months.”
“Scott re-envisioned and personally delivered the Intrawest branded sales training that achieved tremendous results: employee evaluations improved by 41%, sales effectiveness of the average sales person increased by 27%, restructured national sales force reduced costs by 64% and an improved channel distribution attributed to a 26% increase in production.”
Marcus Bernhardt, (Former COO Radisson SAS Hotels) Senior Vice President Business Hotels and Head of Global Sales Steinberger Hotels and Resorts:
“Scott personally developed and launched our revenue management division for Rezidor which led to forecasting accuracy that improved by 21% in just two years.”
Pete Weien, (Former COO ResortQuest International), Vice President and Hotel Manager Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center:
“Scott was brought into ResortQuest to manage a division that was underperforming and in need of operational leadership. Within two years Scott increased EBITDA at ResortQuest by 200% and managed the highest performing guest satisfaction property within the company.”
Tim Genovese, VP Hotel Performance Support, Intercontinental Hotels
“We have had great success leveraging Scott’s insights and solutions regarding sales, marketing and revenue management to increase performance at our hotels. He has made a significant and positive difference and we will continue to utilize his services and talents, as well as those of EpicenterSpark Hospitality International into the future.”
Ralf Garrison, Director, Advisory Group of Denver:
“Scott brings a wealth of industry knowledge both in property and hotel management that has added significant value to our yearly symposiums. His ability to publicly speak, present and moderate has allowed us to use him a guest lecturer and moderator on numerous industry panels. We have followed Scott throughout his career with Intrawest, Destination Hotels & Resorts, ResortQuest and look forward to using Scott and EpicenterSpark Hospitality International in future business partnerships.”