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Ms. Derviskadic

Maja Derviskadic

Social Media Manager, Hawkins International PR

As a Social Media Manager at Hawkins International PR, Maja Derviskadic spearheads influencer relations and oversees and implements integrated social media strategies agency-wide. Ms. Derviskadic also serves as the lead point person on some of the agency's top luxury clients such as Rosewood Jumby Bay, Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Le Guanahani in St. Barth, Seabourn, Eden Roc at Cap Cana and Room Mate Hotels. From forging partnerships with cutting-edge video vendors, new startups as the exclusive beta-tester and executing innovative influencer databases, Ms. Derviskadic consistently implements creative projects to increase her clients' digital clout. Whether it's a group influencer trip with over 5 Instagram heavyweights to document the launch of Hamilton Princess' restaurant concept by Marcus Samuelsson and securing 8 million impressions and 2,500 followers for the client or strategizing an omni-channel approach to Seabourn's newest ad campaign that will differentiate YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - Ms. Derviskadic understands the need to treat each platform as its' own microcosm. Prior to joining Hawkins International, Ms. Derviskadic worked at Wagstaff Worldwide launching culinary and lifestyle brands like Barton G. in Los Angeles, garnering over 2,000 Instagram followers prior to the opening, and establishing Peru's culinary ambassador's social media presence in conjunction with the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. In addition, Ms. Derviskadic launched Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival's Instagram presence in 2013, resulting in 3,000 followers in the span of 5 days, over 2 million impressions, and a featured post on Instagram's own blog, which utilized Ms. Derviskadic's event photography. Ms. Derviskadic received a double degree in economics and French from St. John's University in New York.

Please visit http://www.hawkpr.com for more information.

Ms. Derviskadic can be contacted at 212-255-6541 or maja@hawkpr.com

Coming up in November 2019...

Architecture & Design: Biophilic Design

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving to meet and exceed guest expectations. As a result, hotels are always on the lookout for new ways to improve the guest experience, and architecture and design is an essential part of this equation. Bold design is often the most effective way to make an exceptional first impression - an impression guests use to distinguish between brands. One design trend that is being embraced worldwide has become known as “Biophilic Design.” Biophilic design is based on the concept of biophilia, which is the theory that human beings have an innate tendency to seek out nature, natural elements, and natural forms. Biophilic design is more than hotels simply adding a surplus of plants; it involves incorporating specific design elements into a hotel in order to imbue it with a sense of wellness and well-being. Some of those elements include exposure to natural lighting; views of nature and rooms with a view; natural architectural patterns; salvaged or reclaimed woods of all types; reclaimed metals; sustainably sourced stone; living green walls and vertical gardens; and direct and indirect exposure to nature. Hotels that have incorporated biophilic design into their properties are reaping the benefits associated with this trend including reduced stress responses, better air quality, lower energy costs, and more positive guest reviews. Biophilic design has also been shown to improve guest moods and to satisfy consumer demand for environmental responsibility. Savvy hotel owners and managers are aware that nature-inspired elements enhance their guests' comfort and well-being, which is why this trend is becoming so prevalent. Biophilic design is just one topic in the fields of hotel architecture and design that will be examined in the November issue of the Hotel Business Review.
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