Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabrijela Stanze.
Hi Gabrijela, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I have always been driven by a passion to create memorable experiences, it was natural for me to find my happiness in the hospitality industry. My family owns short term rentals in Croatia on the Adriatic, thus summers were spent cleaning and welcoming guests from around the globe. After I attended hospitality management school in Germany, I spent the next 13 years partnering with corporate restaurants, hotel, and casino’s assisting with increasing profits, monitoring quality control, and consulting on employee training. I learned a lot during those years. The most valuable lesson I took away – One has to have true passion for making people happy to succeed in this industry.
In 2006 I went on to earn my meeting and event certification from UCSD and added tours and events to my repertoire. Once COVID hit, the entire industry shut down. After the initial shock wore off, I combined my knowledge of short term rentals and event design to add another layer of services offered by Global Hospitality, short term rental management. Since then we have successfully remodeled and reopened a historic hotel, several large estates in wine country, and many cute beach bungalows in the US and Europe.
Giving back to my community and people who have helped me along the way is very important to me. Recently we added multi-day wine & culinary tours to Europe, specializing in yet undiscovered areas. We are also assisting with the development of the Missouri wine country and plan on starting to offer regular tours early spring 2026.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
In this competitive world, conveying the message that it takes a wonderful support system to continuously stay successful. Rather than competing, I strive to create win/ win solutions and foster a sense of community with my fellow hospitality professionals, leading with integrity and passion. It takes all of us to make each of us shine!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Global Hospitality Management?
We are a global hospitality management organization specializing in making our clients SHINE around the globe. We have in-depth knowledge of each area we serve, local staff, and access to unique offerings not available to the general public.
Tours & Events | Shine – every time!
We custom create experiences, per clients needs, and assure seamless execution from start to finish.
We have access to upscale transportation, behind the scene tours, meet & greets with wine makers, and the ability to execute any sized events in unique locations, such as wine cellars, and production areas. Our teambuilding’s, such as personalized wine blending, is a fun way to challenge and foster team work in a relaxed environment.
SipSavor Temecula specializes in upscale Wine Tasting Tours in the Temecula Valley.
SipSavor Europe specializes in ‘off the beaten path’ wine & food tours, offering a sample of what life tastes like in the Blue Zones.
SipSavor Home brings wine country to you! We source wines from around the world, per your liking, and host an in-home experience. We offer educational tastings, wine pairing dinners, and fun blind tastings. For birthdays or bachelorette parties we can also add some fun, wine related games.
Coming soon – Sip Savor Missouri. A hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
Consulting | Let’s make you shine!
It is no secret being in the hospitality business is a lot of hard work. Just one bad review can affect an establishment negatively forever. An astonishing 90% of restaurants fail within the first two years of opening. Drawing on our past partnerships with well known corporations, we help identify issues in your organization and offer proven solutions to make you shine.
Short Term Rentals | 30 days from start to first payout.
We have set up and managed over 30 rentals with 5* reviews globally. We understand how daunting it can be for first time investors, hence we offer partnerships from 6 month to indefinitely, to help get the most out of investment properties – Fast.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
The only advise I have here is, believe them the first time when they show you who they are. Actions always speak louder than words – Make sure you observe and vet your potential mentor properly. You will make mistakes, keep going!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Global-Hospitality-US.com
- Instagram: @globalhospitalityus
- Facebook: Global Hospitality
