EXECUTIVE TEAM

          HELMUT W. LEINS / Founder & CEO

As a veteran of the hospitality industry Helmut W. Leins is considered by many to be a legend in Mexican tourism.  First developing one of Mexico’s most beloved properties “Hotel Villa Del Sol” (now the Tides Zihuatanejo), Mr. Leins achieved numerous accolades for his hotel, regularly included among Conde Nast’s top Mexican hotels, and for himself, working for many years as President of the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Hotel Association.   His direction helped take Zihuatanejo from a relatively unknown destination to one of Mexico’s best known ‘secrets’.  Helmut Leins shares his expertise working with our clients to achieve the right direction, concept and planning.  leins@vdsmarketing.com

          MICHEL COJOCEA / Vice President & Partner

         Michael Cojocea has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry with vast experience in sales and marketing, management and operations of hotels and resorts, and is well known throughout the United States and Europe.  Prior to joining VDS Hotel Marketing, he completed an 8 year tenure as General Manager of a South Beach Hotel and has worked for a number of leading hotel companies such as Accor, THF Hotels and the prestigious Biltmore Hotel.   Michael has received frequent recognition from industry partners and works closely with our clients in all areas of  management strategy, sales and productivity. mike@vdsmarketing.com

JULIO J. BURGOS / VP Sales and Marketing

Broad experience in Sales & Marketing within the hospitality industry with proven abilities in effective interpersonal relations at all levels. Aptitude for anticipating, identifying and resolving Sales & Marketing challenges. Results oriented, cost conscious, demonstrated reputation for organizing, administering, delegating and motivating team player, pride in accomplishment and performance. Worked with a variety of prestigious property in Miami, Riu Hotels, Miami Beach Ocean Resort, National Hotel, Sofitel North America, as well as Sheraton Santo Domingo, Casa de Campo and Loews Dominicana in Dominican Republic. jburgos@vdsmarketing.com

         DILENIA GARCIA / Director of Sales and Marketing

A graduate of the University of Miami and Miami International University, Dilenia has a strong creative and business background. Working for the last 10 years as a successful hotel marketer, winning awards as a designer, she heads up our sales and marketing efforts. Her leadership, planning and implementation of our sales and marketing efforts have helped our clients achieve great success.  dilenia@vdsmarketing.com