**1.** **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Job Summary –** Responsible for opening a portfolio of franchised hotels across the MLAC sub-region, including all IHG Premium brands; this role ensures the efficient and timely opening of all Hotels in the Americas Pipeline including the implementation of global best practices. Directs and project manages the cross functional opening team in all activities on each hotel; manages relationships with Owners, Developers, Consultants, Hotel Services, Asset Managers, Pre-opening Teams and Operations to ensure the success of IHG hotels in Americas. The role also ensures compliance with quality, safety and operational standards upon opening, as well as ensuring the effective implementation of the Sales & Marketing ramp-up plans to drive excellent revenue performance directly upon opening.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities –** **_(Key Activities)_**

+ **Opening Hotels –** Project managesand directs the pre-opening activ...