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Andrew Houghton

Managing Partner, Mainsail Vacation Rentals | Mainsail Lodging & Development

Sarasota, Florida, United States

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Andrew Houghton

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Andrew Houghton is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 30 years of experience in managing and developing luxury hotels across five continents. He began his career with Marriott International in the 1980s and has held various leadership roles, including General Manager and Area Vice President, where he oversaw multiple properties in the Caribbean and Latin America. Known for his strategic approach to brand positioning and customer satisfaction, Andrew has a profound understanding of multicultural environments which he leverages to enhance service delivery. His tenure includes significant achievements in revenue growth and operational excellence at prestigious brands such as JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton. Currently, he serves as Managing Partner at Mainsail Vacation Rentals, where he continues to innovate in the hospitality sector. Andrew is also recognized as a 'GlobalScot' for his contributions to the development of Scottish companies globally. He is passionate about adapting to the evolving needs of modern travelers and is committed to sustainability within the industry.

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Andrew Houghton

Work Experience

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Managing Partner, Mainsail Vacation Rentals at

Mainsail Lodging & Development

October 2019 - Present

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On Sabatical at

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

June 2019 - October 2019

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General Manager (Shanghai, Pudong) at

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

January 2017 - September 2019

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Area Vice President, Caribbean, Marriott International at

Marriott International

May 2008 - January 2017

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General Manager at

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square

January 2007 - January 2008

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Brand Executive - Full Service Brands at

Marriott International

January 2004 - January 2007

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General Manager - JW Marriott Hotel, Mirage City Golf Club & “The Beach” at

JW Marriott

January 2000 - January 2004

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General Manager at

Riyadh Marriott Hotel

January 1998 - January 2000

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Resident Manager at

Conrad Hotels & Resorts

January 1995 - January 1998

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General Manager Sales - Europe at

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

January 1992 - January 1995

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Director Sales & Marketing - Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Kayam Casino at

Marriott International

January 1988 - January 1992

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Director Sales & Marketing at

London Marriott Grosvenor Square

January 1986 - January 1988

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Sales Manager at

Gleneagles Hotels

January 1984 - January 1986

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Front of House Manager at

Old Course Golf And Country Club

January 1982 - January 1984

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Andrew Houghton

Education

Cambridge College of Arts and Technology, Ond

January 1977 - January 1979

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Andrew Houghton is a Managing Partner, Mainsail Vacation Rentals at Mainsail Lodging & Development, a company specializing in Hotels & motels.

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Andrew Houghton holds a degree in Hotel/Motel Administration/Management from Cambridge College of Arts and Technology.

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Who is Andrew Houghton?

Andrew Houghton is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 30 years of experience in managing and developing luxury hotels across five continents. He began his career with Marriott International in the 1980s and has held various leadership roles, including General Manager and Area Vice President, where he oversaw multiple properties in the Caribbean and Latin America. Known for his strategic approach to brand positioning and customer satisfaction, Andrew has a profound understanding of multicultural environments which he leverages to enhance service delivery. His tenure includes significant achievements in revenue growth and operational excellence at prestigious brands such as JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton. Currently, he serves as Managing Partner at Mainsail Vacation Rentals, where he continues to innovate in the hospitality sector. Andrew is also recognized as a 'GlobalScot' for his contributions to the development of Scottish companies globally. He is passionate about adapting to the evolving needs of modern travelers and is committed to sustainability within the industry.

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*********@mainsailhotels.com

***************@ritzcarlton.com

***************@marriott.com

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Norwood Smith

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

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Susan Gunsher

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Lisa Conner Cpa

Chief Financial Officer

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Joe Collier

President

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Tom Stoffo Chtp

Vice President of Technology

Tom Haines

Vice President of Operations

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Charles Albanos

Vice President of Operations

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Vicente

Corporate Director Of Beverage

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