Mentoring team towards a successful career path

Raquel Lopez, VP of Sales & Marketing GCC, Barceló Hotel Group

Over the years, women are increasingly being recognised in various industries and the social mindset is changing in the global space. Technology and new innovations have played a big role in transforming the social stigma, resulting in higher education opportunities for women and the way organisations conduct their hiring processes.

Barceló Hotel Group functions on a very inclusive business model, which does not discriminate against gender but seeks highly passionate hospitality professionals and focuses on the future, constantly improving, advancing and evolving to changing market realities. BHG never settles for the status quo and is dedicated to enhancing its employees’ skills.

Most challenging

The Covid-19 pandemic has made the past year very challenging and with no doubt staying focused on the core essence of our business and balance short and medium term decisions has been a real challenge, considering the lack of visibility over market trends. But I am motivated and hopeful for better things to come in the future.

Most engaging

Hospitality is about creating unique experiences and building long-lasting memories, and this applies to our staff and stakeholders as well.

Mentoring my team towards a successful and progressive career path, is a gratifying aspect of my job. This coupled with the need for constant innovations and happy guests, makes me love my job even more.


Raquel Lopez, VP of Sales & Marketing GCC, Barceló Hotel Group

Lopez is a passionate professional with a forward-thinking mindset. Through her dedication and walk the extra mile attitude, she has held several senior leadership roles in the hospitality and entertainment industries in different countries, mastering an array of faculties from strategic planning, business development, marketing and sales to brand positioning and revenue management.