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About Me

A passionate leader trained at the Ritz-Carlton, Montreal.

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Cornell University and a successful background of 30+ years of experience in five challenging countries supporting him to succeed in dynamic, complex and fast-paced professional environments.

Self driven, energetic and leads with integrity and emotional intelligence.

View clients, partners and associates as individuals with personalities, feelings & emotions.

Effective decision-making, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Uses strategic planning and product positioning skills to grow the company he works for.

Proficiency in English, French and Spanish with a basic knowledge of Italian.

Results-driven hospitality executive with a Cornell University Bachelor's in Hotel & Tourism Management and 20+ years as General Manager across five countries (Dominican Republic, Cuba, Panama, Dominica). Expertise in operations, revenue optimization, team leadership, and elevating service standards in luxury all-inclusive resorts. Proven track record of boosting occupancy, profitability, and industry rankings through strategic planning and hands-on management. Trilingual (Spanish, English, French) with a focus on integrity, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder relationships.

Age: 59
Residence: Star Hills 422
Work: Gran Ventana Resorts
Bio: oscarlor.bio.link

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

ASONAHORES

Remarkable GM (2015, 2010)

Caribbean Gold Coast

Best GM (2008, 2009, 2015)

Multiple resort rankings

#1 in regions/categories by US News, Conde Nast, TUI, etc.

Wellness & Spa

Wellness & Spa Services.

Fun Facts

80 Albumes Listened

15 Awards Won

1 000 Cups Of Coffee

10 Countries Visited

“Red wine adventurer with 5,000 bottles enjoyed—sipping my way through Spain, France, Italy, South America, and California!” 🍷✨

Resume

Experience

Nov . 2021 - Present

General Manager

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort

A 538 rooms and suites 4+ star all-inclusive resort – Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

vhhr.com

Feb. 2019 - July 2020

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Casa Linda City

Responsible of the group general operations in the Dominican Republic, including the ambitious expansion of 1.5 billion dollars (1,600 new villas, two hotels, a golf course and an artificial lake).

Transat Hotel Divison: Responsible of the hotel operation for the Dominican Republic.

transat.com

casalindacity.com

Feb. 2017 - Feb. 2019

General Manager

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Sensatori Resort Punta Cana

Responsible of the general operation of these two 5 stars world class resorts.

karismahotels.com

May. 2016 - Feb. 2017

Corporate Director Of Operations

Gansevoort Dominican Republic

Responsible of overseeing two upscale 5-star beach resorts – The second property was being built. Both hotels are part of the world class Gansevoort Hotel Group.

gansevoorthotelgroup.com

Nov. 2013 - May. 2016

General Manager

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort

A 538 rooms and suites 4+ star all-inclusive resort – Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

US News & World Report named Gran Ventana as Puerto Plata top hotel.
Successfully tripled non- package revenues by implementing the Royal and Premium packages.
Awarded Best GM 2015 in the Caribbean Gold Coast Awards – July 15, 2015.

vhhr.com

Sept. 2012 - Sept. 2013

General Manager Consultant

Radisson Summit Hotel - Panama City, Panama. Laguna Azul Eco Boutique – Bocas del Toro, Panamá

Hospitality Advisors Group - General Consultancy to two hotels on Panama: Radisson Summit Hotel - Panama City, Panama.

Increased occupancy by 30% in the first six months.

Laguna Azul Eco Boutique – Bocas del Toro, Panamá.

Created an exceptional mixture of comfort, natural, and sustainable hotel atmosphere.

Sept. 2011 - Sept. 2012

General Manager

Rosalie Bay Resort

An Eco Boutique & Wellness Resort-Dominica.

Turned resort into the best hotel of the island in only one year of management.
Occupancy increased from 5% to a steady 35% after 10 months making the hotel to breakeven.
Successfully created, developed and implemented the eco and wellness components to the hotel.

rosaliebaydominica.com

Dic. 2006 - Jul. 2011

General Manager

Blue Bay Villas Doradas

A 245 rooms All Inclusive, Adults Only - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

Hotel was named best hotel of the North Coast (out of 62 hotels) of the Dominican Republic for four consecutive years: 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Awarded Best General Manager for two consecutive years (2008 & 2009).
Exceptionally achieved to maintain Puerto Plata s best hotel occupancy (2008 to 2011).

bluebayresorts.com

Dic. 2004 - Dic. 2006

General Manager

Sandals Princesa Del Mar – All Inclusive, Varadero, Cuba.

A 5 stars (434 Suites, 8 restaurants and 13 bars) named the best all-inclusive resort in Cuba in 2006.

sandals.com

Oct. 2003 - Dec. 2004

General Manager

Starz Resorts - Sosua Bay Hotel & Victorian House – Boutique Hotel - Sosua, Dom. Rep.

Sosua Bay Hotel: 192 rooms, 4+ star all-inclusive beachfront resort.
Victorian House: 50 suites, 5-star boutique hotel.

First boutique opened in the DR.

May. 1998 - May. 2003

General Manager

Amhsa Hotels

Amhsa Hotels (pioneer and leading All Inclusive company) - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Successfully managed three all Inclusive resorts, including the Flagship Hotel Casa del Mar situated on Bayahibe, La Romana.
•Casa del Mar with 568 rooms and suites was awarded as Amhsa Best Hotel - 2002
•Paradise Beach Club & Casino - Awarded Best Faraway Shore by Thomson Holidays - 2001
•Estrella del Mar - Obtained Cristalisma award for high level of hygiene and quality control systems.