Our strongest asset is our corporate team that represents many decades of combined diversified experience in management, marketing, finance, law, labor and operations. They have honed their expertise and skills in all aspects of business in the hospitality industry.
John H. Cole, President
John Cole has had worldwide experience in the development, management, sales and marketing of hotels working with major international management firms such as Hilton, Radisson, Amfac and Century International Hotels during his twenty-five year career in the hospitality industry. Some of his past job titles were: Director of Hotel Development, Director of Corporate Sales- Southeast Asia, Area-Director Operations, Area Director of Timeshare Operations-Hawaii and Vice President of Operations.
James A. Thornton, Director
James Thornton has made more than thirty years experience in media marketing, publishing and direct mail throughout Asia and is currently the owner of Asia Response based in Hong Kong, and Mailing Lists Asia based in Manila. He’s also a member and frequent speaker of Direct Marketing Association.
Heintjie M. Carmona, Vice President Finance/Director
Heintjie Morales Carmona began his career as a research consultant to the office of the Senate President, Philippines. He then worked in the financial sector with Trackers Research Inc., and Planters Development Bank Philippines in project feasibility and acquisition work. He has seven years experience in directing corporate finance in the hospitality industry.
Jose Ma. G. Nuñez, Vice President Operations
Jose Ma. G. Nuñez is an expert in hotel operations; he has been a part of several hotel properties occupying top management position. His vast experiences include being the Vice President for Operations of Anglo Asian Strategic Management Inc. that manages Puerto Azul Complex, Philippine Village Hotel, Grand Boulevard Hotel, just to name a few; Vice President for Operations for Ermitage Islands & Company, Inc. – a management arm of Gold Barrel Social Club Resort, a foreign company which is involved developing high-end resorts in the Philippines and Palau. His most recent job was as an Operation and Finance Consultant for Best Western Astor Hotel/TF Ventures, Inc. Half of his career life was spent in the Transportation industry where he held managerial and top management position.