Simon Rodrigues named Director of Sales & Marketing of Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Rodrigues as Director of Sales and Marketing of Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences.

As part of the hotel’s executive team, Rodrigues will work alongside General Manager Oliver Dudler and oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for Raffles Boston, one of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2023, slated to debut in the summer. A star within the hospitality industry, Rodrigues is a Boston native with over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality.    

“I am thrilled to welcome Simon to our team as we prepare to debut the spectacular new Raffles Boston to guests from around the world. Simon has a superb knowledge of the city, vast experience with luxury properties, and incredible relationships across the industry. His expertise coupled with his passion for hospitality makes him an integral addition to Raffles Boston,” said Oliver Dudler, General Manager, Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences.

Speaking to his appointment, Rodrigues said, “Joining Raffles Boston is an honor and it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with such a skilled team to introduce the Raffles brand, not only to my hometown, but to North America. Raffles Boston will soon be a global icon, and we cannot wait to welcome guests so they can experience all that it has to offer. From its many amenities, including six different restaurants and bars, to the hotel’s sophisticated design and unique experiences offered, I am certain Raffles Boston is going to be incredibly special for travelers and locals alike.”

Rodrigues began his career in the hospitality industry working in Guest Services at the four-star Hotel Premium Chaves - Aquae Flaviae in Portugal.  It was here he discovered his love for connecting with people from all over the world and developed a keen understanding of how impactful hospitality can be. 

Flourishing in the hospitality industry overseas, Rodrigues ultimately returned home to Boston and quickly made his mark on the luxury hotel market in North America. As Associate Director of Sales at Taj Boston Hotel, he excelled not only in sales, but also in mentoring and developing teams. Rodrigues then went on to work as Director of Corporate and Entertainment Group Sales at Mandarin Oriental, Boston before leading Sales & Marketing for the award-winning Chatham Bars Inn in Massachusetts. During his tenure at Chatham Bars Inn, Rodrigues garnered numerous accolades for his excellence in service and leadership. His skills in contract negotiations, revenue growth and relationship development were instrumental to the property’s recent successes. 

Born with a love for culture, Rodrigues earned his Bachelor of Arts in Languages at Fernão De Magalhães in Chaves, Portugal. During this time abroad, he became fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and immersed himself in the Portuguese culture that he is so proud to call his own.

Raffles Boston joins Raffles’ prestigious worldwide portfolio that consists of 20 iconic properties, including Raffles Singapore, Raffles Europejski Warsaw and Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris. Most recently, Raffles debuted Raffles Doha just in time to welcome guests and the VIP delegation for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.  Next year, several highly anticipated flagship properties are scheduled to open: Raffles London at The OWO in the UK, Raffles at Galaxy Macau in China and Raffles Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. 

Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences is located at 430 Stuart Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

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