Abid Butt

With more than 30 years of global experience in the hospitality industry, Abid Butt has a keen knowledge of organizational design and implementation supporting balance score card. He is known as a compassionate and results driven professional who believes anything is achievable. His strategic acumen and drive to innovate has been instrumental in th... e launch of several hospitality brands; Four Points, Angsana, Dhawa and Cassia. An engaged professional dedicated to making a difference, he has been an ambassador for the industry and has frequently spoken at global conferences and served as an advisor for several industry organizations. Founder of Hospitality Talks , a forum featuring discussions with global industry leaders addressing the current industry issues. Responsible for investment portfolio and raising capital for various projects while guiding the companys strategic priorities with a long term view to creating stakeholder value. Also responsible for continued growth and global expansion efforts of Dream Hotel Group and its portfolio of life style brands; Dream Hotels, Time Hotels, The Chatwal and Unscripted hotels in established and emerging urban and resort destinations. As principal author and tactician of financial and growth strategies, directed overall organization with forty-two hotels in fifteen countries around the globe. Represented the company in various industry conferences through participation in industry discussions and speaking engagements. Established strong relationships with key stake holders and developers for management contracts. Responsible for a portfolio of first class and luxury hotel assets ranging from 15 to 20 properties that total from 5,000 to 8,000 guest rooms and approximately $700 to $900 million in total asset value in the Americas and Asia. The key responsibilities include value preservation and enhancement of individual assets to maximize the value of the entire portfolio through development and implementation of short, intermediate and long-term strategies. Conduct ...Read More