Gareth Walters

Gareth Walters has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Gareth is currently the Area Director International Operations for Northern Europe and Africa at Focus Brands International since March 2021. Before that, they worked as an Associate Director at Grosvenor International Partners from June 2020 to March 2021.

Prior to these roles, Gareth held various positions at Hilton, starting in 2014. Gareth served as the Director of Strategic Partnerships - Asia Pacific from January 2018 to May 2020 and as the Regional Director of Sales - Asia Pacific from March 2014 to January 2018.

Gareth also gained experience at Raffles Hotels & Resorts as the Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Raffles Cambodia from August 2011 to December 2013. Gareth worked as the Director of Sales at Emirates Palace, part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, from May 2010 to September 2011.

Their earlier experience includes roles such as Assistant Director of Business Development at The Monarch Dubai (rebranded H Hotel) from February 2008 to May 2010, Senior Sales Manager - International at Langham Hospitality Group from April 2005 to January 2008, and Marketing Manager at myhotels from February 2003 to March 2005.

Gareth began their career as a Rooms Division Trainee at May Fair Inter-Continental in January 1999 and held this position for the entire year.

Gareth Walters attended Crickhowell High School from 1990 to 1997 where they completed their A levels and GCSEs. Gareth then pursued a BSc in Hotel and Catering Management at the University of Surrey from 1997 to 2001, earning a 2.1 (distinction) degree. Afterward, they obtained an MSc in Marketing from the University of Glamorgan Business School in 2002. In 2012, Gareth completed a program in Advanced Hospitality Management - Pricing and Demand Strategies at Cornell University. Gareth also obtained additional certifications such as a Digital Marketing certificate from 42courses in 2023, and various other certificates in brand management, behavioral economics, and marketing from different institutions.