International Investments Management
Investments Specialists Boutique Firm
Real Estate; Hotels and Resorts; Food & Beverage outlets; Agro & Agriculture Projects
start up – reposition - operation
Los Cinco Soles and its business partners offer a complete Client services by guiding the owners not only in new projects, but also in refurbishment and repositioning of their hospitality businesses. Investment is always calculated to obtain the best possible return and to appeal to specific markets. We understand that each project is unique, and therefore an individual plan has to be created specificly to the business objectives of the owner.
We work along the owners and investors in a variety of new developing projects. Sometimes these projects may become investment opportunities, and we offer this information to assist interested parties, and provide direct contact information for further evaluation and discussion.
Often the Luxury Potential Evaluation is the natural start point of this process.
About us:
Brand Ambassador & CEO
Luis de Sousa Marques
Project Mentor, and Сompany’s CEO, Mr. Sousa Marques will manage the Los Cinco Soles S.A. and its Associates in Uruguay.
Luis de Sousa Marques has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry in America and Europe with many famous international players. Previously with AmaWaterways, he was the General Hotel Manager in charge of the operations in the Rhone River in France. Prior to that, he worked in America and Portugal in senior management positions responsible for partner relationships, operations and customer services with Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines and SLHW. His solid experience in the hospitality industry also includes work portfolio in Spain and Switzerland. He has received numerous awards and honors during
his career, including the Starring Crew Award from Celebrity Cruises.
He founded Los Cinco Soles, overseeing all daily operations for the region and internationally, including business development, strategic planning and client relations. A travel and adventure enthusiast, Mr. Sousa Marques is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University (USA), holding an MBA in International Hospitality Management, Business Administration and Operations.
Robert has strong networking and being one of the best 'relationship' builder skills that are extremely useful in business development and marketing activities.
In-depth understanding of emerging technologies and their application within the organization to achieve a competitive advantage for the business, he brings a solid IT background and consulting skills across numerous countries and industries. Along his career, he has built a strong and well deserved reputation as someone with vision, diligence and honor, someone who gets things done, with an extreme talent for working with people and is certainly at the top of his game in the industry, striving for high level of success. Shareholder in the Company, Robert guarantees the quality of IT and Marketing services provide to our Owners and Guests.
VP & Chief Marketing Officer
Robert Moore Bernardos
Francisco is an Economist with extensive experience, he has held senior positions in FMCG companies in different business areas such as trade, finance, operations and business development. In 2013 he founded the consulting business "Mavafer Consultores SL" (www.masvalue.com), in order to help companies in the retail sector in the valuation of their business.
His profile is technical, analytical, but connoisseur of functioning markets and strategies for recovery. Specialist in financial analysis, company and assets valuation, internal organization, operational processes, business crisis intervention, sales processes, business transfer, due diligence, contract negotiation, market research, and business development, Francisco is an valuable asset to our team!
Chief Financial Officer
Francisco Fernández Reguero
Forward-thinking, bilingual Service Industry Management Executive with 25+ years of wide-ranging experience leading and transforming larger, well established and niche-market operations, as well as start-ups, to prosperity. Time-tested and proven change agent and visionary admired and respected for. With a track record of providing 100% customer satisfaction, and of creating long-term strategic alliances and win-win negotiating with suppliers, an In-depth understanding of diverse international clients and global business, Arno is a key player, and a plus within this organization. The three key qualities that any successful leader HAS to possess are Honesty, Integrity and Transparency.
Arno displays all three. Financial advisor for the Company, Arno guarantees the highets standars of professionalism that can be expected.
Business Revenue Management Consultant
Arno Peter Prem
Proactive, good development of social skills and ability to lead, Sebastian is an Industrial Designer IT Specialist with proven experience in technological entrepreneurship, project planning, process management and production lines, draftsman drawing, three-dimensional models, supplier management and quality inspection.
Experienced in web and graphic company’s identity development, graphic and industrial design, project management tooling, import industrial machinery and training, Sebastian is a definitely an asset to our developing team.
Social Media Marketing Manager
Sebastian Finsterbusch Garlick
Artur is a true Hospitality Professional, an excellent communicator and manager. His management style is respected by all levels of employees which in a hotel industry environment is crucial. He is known to be a person of great integrity and honesty. Enormous respect for Arthur’s personality who has shown that he can turn adverse situations into positive ones without hesitation. He is one of the rare people that do not know what it is to be negative. He has a keen eye for detail without losing sight of reality. It is without hesitation a key member to this company. Shareholder in the Company, Artur guarantees the quality of all hospitality services provide to our Guests.
Hotel Operations Manager
Artur Carvalheiro
Corporate Executive Chef, Bouazza is responsible for the design, manufacture and final presentation of all foods.
Although still young, has ten years of experience and expertise in chain hotels, such as the Starwood Convento do Espinheiro, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, Malhadinha Nova Country House & Spa, Charcas Lagoon Resort (SLHW) and Restaurant W in Barcelona. Shareholder in the Company, Bouazza guarantees the quality of all products purchased, as well as the daily management of our kitchens.
Corporate Executive Chef
Bouazza Bouhlani
Marcos passion and professionalism towards the hotel industry enables him to go beyond the norm, always placing guests first and extremely focused on quality with attention to every touch point and detail. An overwhelming passion, an infectious drive for excellence, a singular people focus whilst always balancing the needs of guests and employees. As a leader he demands and expects the best from his team, while supporting them and continuously coaching them to success.
Marcos simply has the ability to take an organization from Good to Great.
Shareholder in the Company, Marcos guarantees the quality of services provide to our Guests in all our food and beverage outlets.
Corporate Restaurant Operations Manager
Marcos Alexis Duarte