Gernot Riha has extensive experience in hotel management, currently serving as Cluster Manager and General Manager at Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences since 2008, overseeing multiple properties in the Czech Republic and Austria. Previous roles include General Manager at Falkensteiner Hotel Bratislava during its pre-opening phase, General Manager at Falkensteiner Hotel Am Schottenfeld in Vienna, and General Manager roles at Holiday Inn Zilina, Hetzel-Hotel Hochschwarzwald, and Loipersdorf Spa & Conference Hotel, where responsibilities included hotel openings, staff hiring, sales strategy implementation, and operational improvements. Early career positions saw Gernot Riha work up to Front Office Manager in various Holiday Inn locations, building a solid foundation in hospitality management.