Marcel David
About Marcel David
Marcel David is a Hotel General Manager at Viking Cruises in Basel, Switzerland, with over 20 years of international experience in managing cruise brands and upscale hotel resorts.
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Marcel David is currently the Hotel General Manager at Viking Cruises in Basel, Switzerland.
Professional Background
Marcel David has a rich professional background in the hospitality industry. He previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Revier Hospitality Group in Lenzerheide, Switzerland for 11 months in 2021. He has extensive experience with AIDA Cruises, where he worked as General Manager from 2018 to 2021 and from 2013 to 2016. He was also the Hotel Manager at AIDA Cruises from 2010 to 2013. Marcel's earlier roles include being the General Manager at Bergspa Hotel LA VAL****s Brigels in Switzerland from 2017 to 2018 and the Food & Beverage Manager at Lindner Hotels & Resorts from 2002 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Marcel David studied at the Hotel Management School Kleve, where he completed his education from 1997 to 2000. He earned the Hotelfachmann IHK qualification. With over 20 years of international experience, he is skilled in managing world-class cruise brands and upscale hotel resorts. Marcel combines strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, possessing a solid understanding of financial plans aimed at exceeding revenue targets.
Skills and Capabilities
Marcel David is proficient in communicating across multi-functional and international teams. He has a strong drive for top decision-making responsibilities and excels in providing seamless hospitable services to clients. His skillset includes translating strategic messages across diverse teams, outstanding business managerial and developmental expertise, and he has a proven track record in significantly increasing revenue generation for the organizations he has worked with.