Matías Ranieri has been appointed as Vice President, Operations and Development at AKEN Hotels & Resorts
Ranieri, a seasoned hospitality professional with more than 17 years of experience, will lead operations, development, and owner relationship for the company. During his most recent time with experiential brands such as Selina and Habitas, he oversaw the creation of guest journey and Product Pillars and drove the company to a brand wellness and programming, successfully championing worldwide openings throughout Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East & Africa.
The AKEN brand proposition aims to disrupt and reinvent hospitality management and branding practices. AKEN offers carefully selected properties the opportunity to expand their potential through its services. On the operational side, AKEN offers an array of different services, from global sales and representation to full management, and has structured 81 different combinations for properties. "Flexibility is what today's hotel owners are looking for, and we are incredibly excited to have Matias Ranieri and Liz Speichinger continue AKEN's expansion and elevation in our innovative brand," said Lisandro León Liguori, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AMEK Group.
Launched in November 2021, AKEN current portfolio includes a total of 18 properties in Latin America distributed in 7 different countries, including Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica and México. One of the latest announcements is Destino Mio by AKEN Soul, a true AKEN experience located in the heart of Yucatan Peninsula.