Mr. Dolce

Andy Dolce

Founder, Chairman & Managing Partner

Dolce International

Andrew (Andy) J. Dolce founded Dolce International in 1981. Mr. Dolce turned the company into the world's leading conference center company in the hospitality industry, with 21 properties throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. He also holds the distinction of being named one of the "25 Most Influential Executives" in the meetings and travel industries by both "Meeting News" and "Business Travel News" magazines.

Mr. Dolce began his career in the meetings and hospitality industry while working for the American Management Association, where he managed 600 conferences a year, throughout the U.S. While there, Mr. Dolce recognized the need for both outstanding hotel facilities and a well-orchestrated meeting experience.

Mr. Dolce went on to become executive vice president for Harrison Conference Services. From there he moved to Houston and was responsible for the development and operation of the Houstonian, the first integrated hotel, conference center, spa and fitness center. After the successful completion of this project, Mr. Dolce made the final and decisive move to the meetings segment of the hospitality industry and started his own company.

Born in New York, Mr. Dolce studied Economics at Iona College. He earned a Master's Degree from Cornell University where he wrote and published a book on economics for the food industry. Dolce served in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning the rank of Captain.

Today, Mr. Dolce is a board member and past president of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). He is also on the board of New York University's Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Administration and serves on Iona College's Legal Board of Trustees. As the recipient of the Mel Hosansky Award, Mr. Dolce was rewarded with the association's highest honor for work in the conference center industry.

Mr. Dolce can be contacted at 201-505-5906 or andy.dolce@dolce.com

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