Algodon mansion

As the General Manager of Algodon Mansion, Mr. Veloso's responsibilities include overall operations of guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, finances, team building, and staff development. Most recently, Mr. Veloso was instrumental in the opening and direction of Cipriani Resort in Punta del Este, as well as the relaunching of the same property one year later under a new name and concept; Mantra Resort. He consulted for the Hotel Esperanza in Los Cabos Mexico & the Setai Punta del Este (opening in 2010), both members of The Leading Hotels of the WorldTM group. Prior to that, Mr. Veloso worked for the Familia Iacheti, owners of the five star Mares Sur Hoteles, where his talents helped launch the opening of Isla Victoria, a 20 suite luxury lodge in Bariloche. He continued on there to oversee the eventual launching of an additional five luxury properties.

Mr. Veloso began his career in the hotel business with the opening of Cristoforo Colombo, a four star luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. He attended a post graduate course at UB University in Buenos Aires studying Strategic Marketing & Hotel Administration, and prior to that attended several Hotel Administration courses at UCLA and UCSA in California. Mr. Veloso received his degree in Tourism & Hotel Management from El Salvador University in Buenos Aires, after completing his Baccalaureate degree. During his free time, Mr. Veloso enjoys sports and spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Soriano currently runs his own culinary consulting business in Buenos Aires and Rosario. Before joining us, he also led the F&B department at Prodeo Hotels, developing their concept and creating new culinary styles. Mr. Soriano worked and trained in Paris for four years with such French culinary legends as Alain Senderens (3* Michelin); Dominique Bouchet (2* Michelin); Phillipe Legendre (3* Michelin); and Didier Piateck (1* Michelin). While in Paris, he was trained in the InterContinental Group’s "work method", and managed the opening of the hot kitchen at the 4-star Holiday Inn at Disneyland Resort. His advanced experience in the culinary world includes time spent as Commis de Cuisine and Chef de Partie at both the Concorde Lafayette and the renowned Hotel du Crillon of the Concorde Hotels Group, as well as Commis at the George V Four Seasons Paris Hotel. Mr. Soriano received his higher education at Paris’ prestigious "Le Cordon Bleu" culinary school, obtaining their maximum diploma, "Le Grand Diplôme". Before his stay in Paris, he obtained his diploma from ESH in Buenos Aires, and studied under renowned chefs Martin Carreras, Beatriz Chomnalez and Dario Gualtieri. As a French native who spent half of his life growing up in Buenos Aires, French culture, gastronomy, and wine has always played an important role in his life both personally and professionally.

As the Sales Executive for Algodon Mansion, Ms. Rotondaro’s responsibilities include client relations, media and public relations, internal business strategies and management, and identifying new markets and business opportunities. Her past experience involves managment positions at the prestigious Alvear Palace Hotel, including having served as Tour & Travel Account Manager in charge of communications with national operators and travel agencies. Ms. Rotondaro also served as Corporate Account Manager where she had the opportunity to establish close ties with multinational companies, promote hotel sales, and organize marketing and loyalty campaigns. She began her career as an assistant to the Marketing Director, where her skills were utilized throughout the hotel’s administrative department. Ms. Rotondaro considers herself an outgoing and dedicated business person with a creative personality, and one who appreciates the challenges of working in a busy environment.