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Frequently Asked Questions
Providing Answers that You Need, before You ask the Questions
General
Q: What does the letters SDS stand for in your company name?
A: SDS stands for our commitment to excellence, specifically: Smart, Distinctive & Savvy. We offer Smart,
intelligent and quick-witted solutions that are clever, effective and e昀昀icient. We have Distinctive,. unique and
noteworthy qualities and aspects that set us apart from others. We aim to be Savvy, clever and resourceful
making smart decisions and solving problems effectively, often using creative and resourceful methods.
Coincidently, it also stands for our Founders initials!
Hotel Development
Q: What is your approach to hotel development across different brands?
A: We focus on delivering design and development guidance that aligns with the unique attributes of each
brand, including premium names like Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott, to ensure brand integrity while fostering
innovation.
Q: How do you ensure a hotel opens on time, on brand, and on budget?
A: By leading meticulous pre-opening strategies, closely monitoring budgets, and aligning development with
brand standards, we consistently achieve successful hotel openings on brand, on budget, on time.
Q: Can you manage multi-million dollar hotel renovations and rebranding projects?
A: Yes, we have planned and executed numerous high-value renovation and rebranding projects, ensuring they
meet strategic goals and revitalizing properties for market success and enhancing asset value.
Operations Management
Q: What experience do you have in hotel operations management?
A: We have managed operations at the hotel, regional, and brand levels, focusing on creating exceptional guest
experiences and operational e昀昀iciency for portfolios generating significant revenue. We have started our careers at
entry level positions, rising through the ranks to the senior most positions, gathering valuable insights and hands on
experience.
Q: How do you foster talent and culture within the hotel operations?
A: We have established a robust culture program that has achieved national recognition, fueled talent pipelines with
leadership development, and provided extensive training to thousands of team members.
Q: How do you handle diverse markets and operations in the hotel industry?
A: With a versatile leadership approach, we've managed portfolios across Southeast Asia, South West Asia and Australasia,
adapting to various market dynamics while driving performance and guest satisfaction.
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