Raul Petraglia

bio

After being the directing and guiding force behind some of the most innovative and transcending projects in the Hotel Industry, Raul Petraglia is now launching his own consulting firm, Petraglia & Partners.

Born in Buenos Aires and accustomed to changing locales from a very young age, Raul considers himself a citizen of the world. In 1994, he fell in love with Mexico, and has resided there since then. His love for travel, gourmet cuisine, design, music, yoga, and curating new experiences in hotels, have been the perfect platform to assist him in making history in Mexico's Hotel Industry; first with the creation of the ME by Meliá brand in Cabo San Lucas, and most recently with the creation of concept and structure for new hotel division that launched Experiencias Xcaret's Group, in Riviera Maya.

Raul also served in different capacities in Cancun and Cabo San Lucas Hotel Associations such as Vice President of Marketing, Events, Promotions and even as a consultant.

Present Day

After wrapping up his role of consultant with Experiencias Xcaret, Raul launched his own consulting firm, Petraglia & Partners, focused on Traditional and Lifestyle Boutique Hotels, Restaurants and Beach Clubs.They provide consulting and advising on the creation, development and positioning of new concepts and brands as well as repositioning already existing ones.

"Petraglia & Partners offers a holistic approach, making sure that the vision and energy of the project is maintained throughout the creative process, from working with Architects and Designers, to Branding/Marketing/Public Relations as well as the operational map. They also conduct partial or integral audits of an establishment and provide tailored recommendations to the customer’s need, be it service, operation and/or overall marketing & positioning strategy."

Testimonials

Javier Uma Creuheras Orozco

Javier Uma Creuheras Orozco

Co Founder Arquitectura Mixta / Bio Architecture / Bamboo Design Co Founder Filosofía Renovable

“...Muchas Gracias Raúl, Ha sido un viaje formidable el haber trabajado contigo, tu manera de lograr un concepto creativo y con un lenguaje novedoso y cuidado al detalle, nos llevó al sueño ...”

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Peter Bowling

Don Miguel Quintana Pali

General Director & President Grupo Experiencias Xcaret

“...Raul’s contribution to the creation of the vision and identity in the areas of Branding, Sales & Marketing, Public Relations and Operations, has provided the solid foundation for the Hotel Division. Without a doubt, his interaction and contribution in the Development, Architecture and Design areas were essential to achieve a product that is as competitive and original as what Hotel Xcaret Mexico is today...”

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Gabriela Samel

Gabriela Samel

Senior Corporate Director of Human Resources at AM Resorts

“...His knowledge and abilities within the hospitality industry, especially in Lifestyle hotels are remarkable. He has built a high performing business that is positioned for further success...”

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