Seminar Series of the Faculty of Applied Sciences – Fall 2023 –1. Seminar

Dear Students of the Faculty of Applied Sciences,

You are kindly informed to welcome the Hotel Manager of The Peninsula Chicago, USA, Mr. Michael Vincent Reyes as the guest speaker of the seminar series.

Date      : Thursday, 12 October 2023

Time      : 14:40-15:30

Place     : AB-3 / Law Auditorium

Mr. Michael Vincent Reyes's career journey began with a strong educational foundation, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management from DLSU College of St. Benilde in the Philippines in 2004.

He started his career in 2005 in the Peninsula Manila as a Front Office Agent. During his tenure at The Peninsula Hotels for over 15 years, he proceeded step by step by taking positions in several esteemed Peninsula locations worldwide. Mr. Michael Vincent Reyes has held leading roles such as Hotel Manager and Director of Rooms, where he oversaw various divisions, including Front Office, Concierge, Guest Relations, Housekeeping, and Spa.

Along the way, Mr. Michael Vincent Reyes continued to gain experience by taking pre-opening positions at Peninsula hotels in Paris and Shanghai, with secondments and cross-exposure opportunities in New York and Hong Kong.

Mr. Michael Vincent Reyes is Filipino by birth and Canadian through naturalization. He is fluent in English and Filipino (Tagalog) also has conversational proficiency in Thai.

He continues to uphold the Peninsula tradition of creating exceptional guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

Mr. Vincent Reyes is going to make a presentation titled "Introduction to The Peninsula Chicago & Career Journeys " in the Seminar class.