Erick Prillwitz

Regional Manager Iberoamérica & Central Europe, Freelancer • research on possible new member hotels in the region • regotiation of membership agreements • building and execution of press campaigns in the region and for member hotels worldwide

Author and Publisher: two books published “book hotels argentinos” and “book Sudamérica”. • marketing concept development of hotel books • research of potential hotels and contact development • text author • organisation of the work of designers, lectors and translators • coordination with editor and printers; organisation of distribution, press and promotion

Author and Publisher • marketing concept of a black and white pictures book about Buenos Aires • co-author of the pictures; coordination of the edition, layout and printing • organisation of a pictures exhibition and book launch • organisation of distribution, press and promotion

Freelance • development of the incentive trips division and on-site management coordination in Tunis, Tozeur (Sahara) and Malta • responsible for transport and lodging logistics for artists, producers, press and invitees during the first edition of the Festival de Tozeur, l’Oriental Africaine • organisation of events, congresses, fashion shows, shop openings and launch of new products • sponsoring

Mystery Shopper (hotel tester) • whole hotel and restaurant anonymous service check, including an overnight stay

• research and selection of outdoor campaigning (unipoles, billboards, moopies, etc) in streets, routes, highways and airports in South Chile for an environmental campaign against the construction of hidro-electrical barrages in ecologically endangered areas • organisation of the trip

• re-opening management • re-application of the former brand and image • organisation of the re-opening event

Private Trips • organisation and tour coordination of private trips in Argentina and South America for foreign travellers in small groups from one to six persons

Consultant, for the opening of a boutique wine hotel located at a winery • redact brochures, flyers and web page • training service staff for Housekeeping and Restaurant

• organisation and coordination of incentive groups from Avaya (official sponsor) during the World Cup in Germany 2006. In charge of groups from 8 to 400 persons (alone or with a team) for transportation, accommodation and hospitality desk.

• consultancy in new itineraries development and quality of service • research on and acquisition of potential tour operators and corporations on the European continent for commercialising Overland Patagonia products and services

Sustainable Tourism Development Workshop, head lecturer Economical-Political Situation & Tourist Geography in Argentina, assistant lecturer

Tour Operator in Germany specialised in trips to Argentina • development of new travel packages with local operators, hotels and airlines • organisation of trade fairs and workshop presentations • coordination and tour-guide of small groups of German tourists on the Argentine-Chilean Patagonia, during 3 week trips

Article “Prague” published at Lugares, Argentine travel magazine

Consultant in Hotel Planning • Business Plan design for the development of the Campo Los Huemules Eco-Resort

Consultant in Marketing and Public Relations, for the integration of Park Plaza Hotels into Kempinski Hotels & Resorts (now changed hotel group name again) • redesign of the group image and production of new publicity pictures • organisation of a press conference announcing the new membership • setting up a new electronic rate distribution in GDS for Kempinski

Sales & Marketing Database Coordinator (temporary contract) eDistribution, Revenue and Yield Management Department • setting up rates in NetRez and inventory management to optimise revenue • GDS Advertising, eMarketing and Customer Relationship Management • rates policy building and competence analysis • training of the personnel involved in clients databases; responsible for maintenance of the group’s databases • assessment of sales and marketing for the Latin-American market

Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Department Deputy • implementation and control of the Marketing Plan • promotional programs and partnership development • advertisement guidelines design • organisation of sales calls, mailings, presentations and events • rates negotiation with hotel members • organisation and coordination of Fam Tours • press contacts; press release strategy; responsible for editing the monthly newsletter

• integral area reorganisation • closeout availability; room sales optimisation • installation, optimisation and operation of ResStar reservations system for Prima Hotels, and staff training • Sales Manager Assistant for the Spanish speaking markets

Senior Reservations Agent • reservations supervision and requests follow up • trainees’ supervision and training