Yann Gouriou

Yann Gouriou is an international hotelier and entrepreneur with a strong background in operational and financial aspects of hotel management, spanning small to large volume operations in regions like Europe, South Pacific, Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean.

He is known for his ability to drive positive business results while enhancing both the tangible and intangible service elements of hotel operations. Yann is a dedicated leader focused on nurturing talent within the industry.

His specialties include financial management, European operational expertise, and strategic leadership in Food & Beverage concepts like Fine Dining, Convention & Banqueting Services, and Multi-Unit All-Day-Dining.

Yann Gouriou studied Lisence en Management Hotelier, Hospitality Administration/Management at Vatel Business School and also completed a Certificate in Hospitality Management at Cornell University.

He has held various key roles including Founder & Chief Executive Officer at UNICORN Hotels & Resorts, Co-Founder & CEO at iko.travel and Traveliko, and Executive General Manager - Operations at AHMS - Akaryn Hospitality Management Services.