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Lorena Zahoul Olguín
Directora de Operaciones de Palace Resorts
Los retos más grandes durante el proceso de remodelación del hotel fueron principalmente las empresas constructoras, encontrar la adecuada cuya experiencia en la zona, precio y capacidad en términos de tiempos de acuerdo al calendario previsto de apertura, nos diera como resultado el producto que buscábamos
La primera propiedad de Palace Resorts en el extranjero, Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, ha significado un reto para la empresa pero al mismo tiempo es la demostración de que es posible llevar los estándares de esta prestigiosa marca y posicionarla en cualquier destino, cuando se cuenta con un equipo de líderes unidos y comprometidos.
Así lo considera Lorena Zahoul Olguín, Directora de Operaciones de Palace Resorts, quien en declaraciones para la revista EQUIPAR, se refirió a los principales retos que planteó la construcción del Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, así como las fortalezas y diferenciadores del nuevo resort.
“Los retos más grandes durante el proceso de remodelación del hotel fueron principalmente las empresas constructoras, encontrar la adecuada cuya experiencia en la zona, precio y capacidad en términos de tiempos de acuerdo al calendario previsto de apertura, nos diera como resultado el producto que buscábamos”, explicó Lorena Zahoul.
Señaló que entre las principales fortalezas y diferenciadores de este hotel, destacan las siguientes: un equipo de personas, 90% originario de Jamaica, con la experiencia y conocimiento de la isla comenzando con el Gerente General; instalaciones de primer nivel entre las que se encuentran: una localización privilegiada, una playa inigualable, el FlowRider® (simulador de olas para surfear), un hábitat para delfines dentro de las instalaciones del hotel, el club para niños The Playroom y la zona Wired Teens Lounge, restaurantes de especialidad, bares con diferentes ambientes y en general áreas para entretener a todos los mercados de todas las edades, alto nivel de alimentos y bebidas, todo esto con los estándares de operación de la marca Palace Resorts.
RETOS DE LA OPERACION
En cuanto a los principales retos en la operación de este nuevo resort, Lorena Zahoul mencionó el poder abastecer el hotel en tiempo y forma con productos de alta calidad y que son identificados hoy en día como estándares de la marca, así como mantener un buen clima laboral dentro de la exigencia necesaria para posicionar el hotel como el mejor del destino.
Con relación a los proveedores de Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, la Directora de Operaciones de Palace Resorts comentó que “afortunadamente desde el principio de la construcción y a lo largo de ésta y a la fecha, fuimos contactados con la Asociación de Proveedores de Jamaica con quienes vimos las primeras opciones de compra de productos y equipamiento, dando a ellos dicha preferencia”. “Posteriormente aquellos productos que teníamos ya estandarizados con ciertas marcas y calidades, como las camas o los equipos de cocina, por dar un par de ejemplos, fueron importados de México o Estados Unidos, con nuestros proveedores de siempre, con quienes estamos agradecidos por contribuir a hacer de Moon Palace Jamaica Grande el producto que hoy es”. Respecto al personal del hotel, reiteró que más del 90% es originario de Jamaica.
“Es gente con una increíble calidez humana y alto sentido de compromiso, siempre dispuestos a aprender y a dar más de sí mismos para un producto del cual se sienten orgullosos” dijo por último Lorena Zahoul.
CONOCIMIENTO Y PREPARACIÓN
Lorena Zahoul Olguín es egresada del Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, (ITESM), en la Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas (Mención Honorífica de Excelencia). Ha realizado cursos profesionales en Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, en Ithaca, New York. Como Directora de Operaciones supervisa la operación de 4,400 cuartos distribuidos en Cancún, Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel y Jamaica; participa en la renovación/remodelación de los hoteles de la compañía, contribuyendo al posicionamiento de los 8 hoteles del grupo en las primeras 20 posiciones de Tripadvisor (Cancún, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Riviera Maya y Jamaica) entre un total de más de 200 hoteles en el destino.
Lorena Zahoul Olguín
Director of Operations, Palace Resorts
Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, Palace Resorts’ first property outside of Mexico, was a complete success. Although it did not come without challenges, “we proved that by having uniting teams, we are capable of implementing the company’s high standards in any destination”.
Lorena Zahoul, Director of Operations for Palace Resorts, explained in an interview for EQUIPAR the main challenges that occurred during the construction of Moon Palace Jamaica Grande as well as the differentiators of the new resort. “One of the biggest challenges during the renovation process was finding the most adequate construction companies who had ample experience in the area, good pricing and the capacity to comply with our opening dates, while still constructing the level of hotel we expected,” explained Lorena Zahoul. She emphasized that the main differentiators of the hotel are: a team made up of 90% Jamaicans with experience and knowledge of the island, starting with the General Manager; First class facilities including: ideal location, an unrivaled beach, a FlowRider® Double wave simulator, a dolphin habitat on property, an expansive kids club dubbed “The Playroom” and WIRED Teens Lounge, specialty restaurants and bars with various atmospheres. The hotel has entertainment offerings for all markets and ages and a superior level of food and beverage options. The hotel applies the high level of Palace Resorts’ operational standards throughout the property.
OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
Zahoul mentioned that some of the main operational challenges of this new resort were supplying the hotel with high quality products, which are standard with the brand, in a timely manner, and at the same time maintaining a positive working environment to position the hotel as the best in the destination. In regards to the suppliers of Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, Palace Resorts’ Director of Operations commented: “Before, during and after construction, we gave the Jamaican Supplier Association priority when it came to products and equipment.” “Products that are standardized among all our properties, such as beds or kitchen equipment, were imported from Mexico or United States, from the suppliers that we have ongoing partnerships with. It is these partners who we are grateful to for the help in contributing to what Moon Palace Jamaica Grande is today.” Concerning the employees of the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, she again mentioned that 90% are Jamaicans. “They are personable employees that have a high sense of commitment and are always willing to learn and dedicate themselves to a product that they can be proud of”, said Lorena Zahoul.
KNOWLEDGE AND PREPARATION
Lorena Zahoul Olguín graduated from the Technological Institute of Superior Studies of Monterrey, ITESM, with a major in Business Administration (Mention of Excellence), and diplomas in Hotel and Tourism, and Finance and Management. She also studied hospitality at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, in Ithaca, New York. As Director of Operations, she supervises the operation of 4,400 rooms spread throughout Cancun, Rivera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and Jamaica; she also takes part in renovations of the company’s properties. Lorena has helped position all eight hotels in the top 20 in TripAdvisor (Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Rivera Maya and Jamaica), when compared to more than 200 hotels in the destination.
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