Speaker
Biography
He boasts over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, gained in 4 and 5-star luxury properties across various foreign countries. He currently holds the position of Country General Manager for Italy and France at Leonardo Hotels, part of the Fattal Group. Since 2009, he has held numerous top positions within the group, eventually leading operations in Italy today. During his tenure, he has successfully overseen the opening of several hotels, including the latest project, NYX Hotel Rome (formerly Hotel Cicerone). His efforts have focused on ensuring high quality standards, expanding and training staff, as well as implementing results-oriented business strategies. He introduced a new concept in Food & Beverage services, aimed at enhancing distinctive culinary experiences for guests, and has built a solid network of relationships with institutions, chambers of commerce, and local stakeholders, promoting brand growth and promotion at the regional level. Prior to his current role, he served as General Manager in prestigious international properties, including the Sheraton Zagreb Hotel in Croatia and the Sheraton Moriah Tel Aviv in Israel, as well as operating as Regional General Manager for Starwood and Sheraton in Israel. Carmon holds a degree in Hotel Management from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and has completed specialized training courses in Food & Beverage at Dan Hotels in Israel and Johnson and Wales University. Thanks to his consolidated experience in managing luxury properties and his ability to achieve concrete results, he continues to lead Leonardo Hotels towards success in Italy, France, and Hungary. His main professional interests include: Strategic Development & M&A, Brand & Marketing, New Media, Revenue Management, Operational Efficiency, Quality Control, Innovation, and Sports.
