Chris Gabaldon’s Post

Community, collaboration and celebration! I've been in my new role for just over two weeks, and I'm already in awe of our teams' excellence and collaborative efforts to help people celebrate memorable and cultural moments with our iconic and exceptional brands.     On Monday, I had the honor of attending the Juneteenth Concert at The White House with some of our Moët Hennessy USA and LVMH North America colleagues. In partnership with LVMH NA, MHUSA provided Moët & Chandon champagne and Hennessy cocktails for guests to enjoy on the South Lawn as they sang and danced to the classics of musical titans like Gladys Knight, Charlie Wilson, and the incomparable Patti Labelle—paying homage to Black Music Month and most importantly the significance of June 19th.     While sharing this moment with some of my new team members, I was reminded of the part that each of us plays in promoting and embracing a more inclusive, diverse and equitable environment, not just during the work week in the walls of our companies, but every day and in every space we occupy. I'm grateful to be a part of an organization that recognizes and values the beauty and importance of an inclusive, diverse and equitable experience for all.    #weareMH #weareLVMH #moethennessy  Yunice Emir Enzo Gouedar Mwanza Lumumba Jill Pemberton Katrina Jo Balbuena Michael Traynor Ashlyn Holliday, MBA Marlon White Alexis Brown Jessica Miller

I am excited to share that as of this week I joined Moët Hennessy as President and CEO, North America. I could not be more excited to join and be part of the story that Moët Hennessy and LVMH are writing. Moët Hennessy comprises the finest portfolio of exceptional champagnes, wines and spirits from around the world. This collection of rare brands are rooted in heritage, innovation, authenticity and creativity. I look forward to collaborating with my new friends, colleagues and partners on a very exciting future. The last 30+ years in hospitality have been nothing short of spectacular. I have been blessed to work with amazing leaders and colleagues. I especially want to thank Marriott International, Anthony Capuano, David Marriott, Tina Edmundson, Ty Breland, Hervé J.L. Humler, Stephanie Linnartz and so many others for the trust, investment and opportunities of a lifetime. A special shout out to the late Simon Cooper who was one of the industry greats and so inspiring to me as a young leader. Most importantly to all my friends and family at Marriott - You are the best! I am incredibly proud of the work we and you have done over the years and I will cheer you on with great enthusiasm. Cheers!

So proud of the Marriott Luxury Group Leaders. We gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate their achievements and those across our industry. There were 34 Five Star achievements! A special shout out to The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman for achieving the prestigious Triple Five Star award. See you all in Monaco next year!

I am proud to announce that Marriott International took home two wins at the Shorty Awards, honoring the best in social media! Congratulations to both The Luxury Collection for their win in the ‘Best in Hospitality’ category for their ‘Hotel Stories & Experiences’ storytelling campaign, and to W Hotels for winning the ‘Best Rebrand Campaign’ for their Social Media Relaunch. In addition, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. received Gold and Bronze honors for additional campaigns, proving our brands are among the best in class for our work in the social and digital space. Congratulations to the entire Marriott International luxury marketing team and our agencies for this honor! https://lnkd.in/eam3gt-z https://lnkd.in/eufJwe7i

From our celebration at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach kicking off Miami’s Formula 1 Grand Prix to our trackside Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge, we are proud to continue to partner with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. Congratulations to our Ladies & Gentlemen for delivering a best-in-class experience this past weekend and raising a glass in honor of this momentous race. #RCMemories

I’m incredibly proud to see five of Marriott International’s luxury hotels and resorts featured in Travel + Leisure Co.’s annual It List, the 100 top new hotels in the world. Among the properties gracing this coveted list include Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid; Cosme, A Luxury Collection Resort, Paros; W Rome; The Tampa EDITION; and The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. A huge congratulations to our associates and on-property leaders who achieved this distinction by delivering best-in-class experiences for our guests. https://lnkd.in/eUjn9rp6

We are so proud of our long-standing collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. Thank you to the very gracious Lewis Hamilton for joining us on a VIP tour of our newest Ritz-Carlton property in Melbourne. https://lnkd.in/eU-y4CxP

It was an honor to be here in Melbourne to celebrate the opening of our newest Ritz-Carlton hotel, the brand’s second in Australia. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne brings the past and present of Melbourne to life in a really unique and authentic way, with a destination-driven guest experience that represents the future of The Ritz-Carlton brand. Congratulations to all of the Ladies & Gentlemen! #RCMemories

I am so proud to have gathered with more than 400 of our global luxury general managers in Abu Dhabi last week. From engaging speakers to incredible breakouts and brand sessions, I definitely left feeling inspired and excited about what’s to come. We also had the opportunity to recognize our 47 Forbes Travel Guide five-star winners from around the globe. Thank you all for what you achieved, and a huge thank you to The St. Regis Abu Dhabi for a spectacular evening and Midnight Supper.