Hospitality Operations & Hotel Management

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Taves Maciel Hospitality & Hotel Operations Expert Witness Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado | Available Nationwide Taves Maciel is a seasoned hotel manager with proven financial success and excellent team building skills, with over 30 years of experience in hospitality operations. He most recently served as Area General Manager overseeing a dual-property operation for Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites, responsible for all aspects of daily operations, staffing, revenue management, guest services, and brand standard compliance. Taves offers expert witness and consulting services in cases involving hotel and hospitality operations, including: Premises liability and slip, trip & fall incidents Negligent security Staffing, training, and supervision standards Guest injury claims Guest receipt and billing forensics Brand operating standard compliance (Hilton and other major brands) Housekeeping, maintenance, and vendor management protocols His background provides firsthand, practical knowledge of how hotels actually operate day to day, not just documented policy. Taves has produced expert reports, rebuttal analyses, and deposition testimony, and is able to communicate complex operational issues clearly for attorneys, mediators, and juries. Certifications & Training: Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) Hilton Leadership Marriott Sales Edge Certification Hilton Core Sales Skills ServSafe Food Service Management Certification Retained by: Plaintiff and Defense Contact: tamaciel1@hotmail.com