ELIRABREGU
Rising with Resilience Leading with Purpose Serving with Gratitude
Elira Bregu
Luxury Hospitality Executive | Author
Creating exceptional guest experiences,
Cultivating high-performing teams,
Executing hospitality operations with distinction. Authoring books that embody the same principles applied to hospitality leadership:
Empowering individuals to grow, communicate, and lead with purpose.
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Los Angles, CA
A Bit About Me
Elira Bregu is a luxury hospitality executive and published author with more than 15 years of international leadership experience in luxury hotels, Hilton-branded properties, and resort operations across the United States and Europe.
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She has a proven record of improving guest satisfaction, service culture, financial performance, team accountability, and cross-functional execution. Her expertise includes hotel openings, operational turnarounds, budgeting, labor strategy, workforce planning, owner relations, team development, and data-informed decision-making.
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An MBA, Hilton Management Development Program graduate, Forbes-trained hospitality leader, and certified trainer, Elira combines operational excellence with emotional intelligence and human connection. Her leadership philosophy is simple: lasting impact is created not only by what we accomplish, but by how we make people feel.
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Whether leading a luxury hotel, developing future leaders, or inspiring others through her writing, Elira’s mission is to elevate experiences, inspire growth, and unite business performance with purpose.
Work Experience
October 2025 - June 2026
PRESTIGE RESORT & AQUAPARK | General Manager
Golem, Albania | October 2025 – June 2026
Oversaw the pre-opening and launch of a resort on Albania’s Adriatic Coast. Managed operations across Rooms, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing, Security, and Guest Services, leading 12 department heads and 150 associates.
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Developed workforce planning, SOPs, service, training, and interdepartmental collaboration.
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Handled a $3.5M+ budget and payroll while balancing staffing guest expectations, and financial performance. Implemented strategies that increased occupancy by 18%, ADR by 12%, and RevPAR by 2%.
Coached leaders, clarified responsibilities, and enhanced accountability within the team.
August 2024 - October 2025
HILTON LOS ANGELES AIRPORT | Housekeeping Manager
Los Angeles, California | May 2025 – October 2025
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Managed housekeeping for a 1,234-room flagship hotel, leading staffing, scheduling, and quality execution. - Partnered with Front, Guest Service, Engineering, and Security to boost room readiness enhance guest experiences! - Used data and performance reviews to tackle challenges, prioritize resources, and maintain quality standards. - Coached associates and supervisors, fostering accountability and service excellence!
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HILTON LOS ANGELES AIRPORT | Leadership Development Graduate
Los Angeles California | August 2024 – May 2025
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Completed cross-functional leadership rotations in Front Office, Housekeeping, Human Resources, Sales, Revenue Management, and Finance.
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Developed practical expertise in hotel financial performance, operational planning, labor management, guest service, talent development, and data-informed decision-making.
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EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON LAX SOUTH | Manager on Duty,
Los Angeles California
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HILTON SAN FRANCISCO UNION SQUARE | Front Office Manager,
San Francisco, California
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June 2018 - August 2024
THE BEVERLY HILTON | Front Office & Housekeeping Operations
Beverly Hills, California | June 2018 – August 2024
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Delivered discreet, personalized luxury service for VIPs, celebrities, and high-profile clientele at an iconic Beverly Hills hotel.
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Generated $10,000+ in monthly upselling revenue by connecting guest needs with premium room and experience opportunities.
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Collaborated across Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, and Guest Services to anticipate needs, resolve issues, and create seamless stays.
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Trained and mentored associates on Hilton systems, service standards, guest engagement, and operational excellence.
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