Dora Parente
About Dora Parente
Dora Parente is the Associate General Manager at Viking, with over a decade of experience in luxury hotels and cruise lines, known for her expertise in customer satisfaction and team leadership.
Company
Dora Parente is currently serving as the Associate General Manager at Viking. In this critical leadership role, Dora oversees operations and helps ensure that guests receive top-tier services and memorable experiences during their voyages.
Previous Experience
Dora Parente has extensive professional experience in the hospitality industry, having held various managerial positions in leading hotels and cruise lines. She served as Maitre D' at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection for four months in the United States in 2023. Prior to that, she was the Food and Beverage Manager at Marriott International in Doha, Qatar, for eight months, and the Assistant Food Beverage Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for nine months in 2022. Dora also held positions such as Chief Concierge at Sailuxe in Italy, a Restaurant Manager at Disney Cruise Line in Orlando, Florida, and Italian Restaurant Manager at Sandals Resorts International in Saint Lucia.
Education and Expertise
Dora Parente studied at the Professional Institute Hotelier ‘Aldo Moro, where she specialized in Hospitality Administration/Management and achieved a certificate in Hospitality Management & HACCP Procedures. Her education provided a strong foundation for her subsequent career in luxury hotels and cruise lines, where she is known for her expertise in hospitality management and food and beverage operations.
Achievements
Dora Parente has achieved significant milestones in her career. She successfully led the opening of three Marriott properties in Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Her work at the Marriott Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, earned her a 4 Stars Forbes Award in 2022, and she received a 5 Stars Forbes Award in 2019 for her role at the Palo Restaurant on the Disney Dream in Orlando, Florida. Dora is known for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and developing new talents within the Food and Beverage department.
Background
With a decade of experience working in top-tier luxury hotel groups and luxury cruise companies across several countries, Dora Parente is recognized for her proven track record in the hospitality industry. She has managed culturally diverse teams and is specialized in developing new talents in the Food and Beverage department. Dora is celebrated for her commitment to outstanding customer satisfaction.