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Mr. Ovanessoff

Nick Ovanessoff

Chief Experience Officer, A Lucky Find

Nick Ovanessoff has more than a decade of experience in web development, marketing strategy, discovery and outreach of new properties, and developing strategic partnerships. He is currently the Chief Experience Officer at A Lucky Find, which provides full service sales and marketing for unique and memorable lodging experiences, including corporate and group travel services. Mr. Ovanessoff is responsible for curating immersive travel experiences unmatched by traditional services in the current hospitality industry, encouraging people to explore further and embrace immersive travel. The company has partner properties in over 20 countries, supporting experiences such as tipi and yurt hotels, airstream resorts, ice and igloo camps, private ranches, remote island villas, treehouse retreats and more.

     In addition to his role at A Lucky Find, Mr. Ovanessoff has served as a customer success consultant with TechAccelerator since January 2014. TechAccelerator is a web-based platform, driven by an integrated backend of virtual and physical hardware and software that empowers enterprise companies of all sizes and maturities - from early stage startups to large, established manufacturers - with real-time, on-demand tools in order to conduct interactive solution demonstrations and proof of concept deployments, alongside personal education and training. Previous roles include conference services manager for Shutters on the Beach Hotel and Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, California, from 2008 to 2013.

    Prior to his role as conference services manager, Mr. Ovanessoff served as the director of marketing at Vike Inc., from 2007 to 2008. A long-time native to San Diego, Mr. Ovanessoff received his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing/Marketing Management in 2005.


    Please visit http://www.aluckyfind.travel for more information.

    Mr. Ovanessoff can be contacted at 858-922-0984 or info@aluckyfind.travel

    Coming up in May 2020...

    Eco-Friendly Practices: Creative Innovation

    Being eco-friendly is no longer a fad. It is an urgent planetary need and hotels are actively doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint by implementing sustainable, green practices. In addition to the goodwill derived from doing the right thing, hotels are also realizing the benefits to their business. A large percentage of Millennials expect hotels to be eco-friendly and will only patronize those properties that are proudly conforming. Consequently, more hotels are realizing that sustainability is a key element in a successful branding strategy. In addition, going green can lead to a more profitable bottom line, as savings on electricity, water and cleaning materials can add up. Also, there are other advantages that come with being an eco-friendly business, such as government subsidies and tax and loan incentives. As a result, many hotels are finding innovative ways to integrate eco-friendly practices into their business. Geo-thermal energy systems, along with energy-from-waste systems, are being used to heat and cool the property. Passive solar panels, green roofs, natural lighting and natural ventilation strategies also assist in energy conservation. Low-flow water systems and plumbing fixtures make a contribution, as does eco-friendly hardwood flooring, and energy efficient televisions and appliances throughout the property. In addition, some hotels have implemented in-room recycling programs, and only provide all-natural, personal care items. One hotel has actually constructed a bee-keeping operation on their grounds. Not only is this good for the bees but the hotel also produces products from the operation which they sell. This kind of creative innovation also holds enormous appeal to guests. The May issue of the Hotel Business Review will document what some hotels are doing to integrate sustainable practices into their operations and how they are benefiting from them.


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