Lebăda Luxury Resort & Spa is the only five-star resort in the Danube Delta and has an accommodation capacity of up to 400 guests simultaneously. This year, the hotel is at the top of the Delta's search results. Why? Well, it's simple! On the island in the heart of the Delta, tourists have everything they need for an unforgettable vacation. The resort offers:
- bungalows on the banks of the Danube and varied accommodation;
- a tavern and a restaurant with international specialties;
- two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor;
- children's playgrounds and four conference rooms;
- Spa and a detox program;
- sommelier and chefs with the experience International.
To all this is added a long list of activities. In less than a year, Lebăda Luxury Resort & Spa has set the luxury hotel industry in the Danube Delta to another level. Today, the resort is a trendsetter in the field. They don't say it, but all the tourists who have crossed their threshold. How did they achieve such a performance in such a short time? The secret is top management.
Two Romanians, a Frenchman and an Azerbaijani run this five-star resort
Beniamin Crăciun, Levente Kelemen, Christophe Jacquat and Namiq Sirafilov are the four managers who run this five-star resort. The resort is located in the heart of the Danube Delta, at the intersection of the Old and New Danube. Why were they chosen? In short, their experience weighed heavily.
Beniamin Crăciun, General Manager at a five-star resort
Beniamin Crăciun is 36 years old and is the General Manager at Lebăda Luxury Resort & Spa. With over 10 years of experience in the international hotel industry, Beniamin has worked primarily in the Luxury segment. Passionate about this field, he has elevated every project he has led to the rank of art.
" Lebăda Luxury Resort & Spa is my soul project! Over the years I have led several departments such as: operational, technical, hotel opening and pre-opening or renovation, but the position of General Manager is the one that challenges me! The Danube Delta needs a landmark hotel, it needs a reset of hospitality and an adaptation to the luxury segment. ", explains Beniamin Crăciun
Levente Kelemen, F&B specialist
Levente Kelemen has 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and specializes in F&B. He studied hospitality management in North Carolina, USA . He is 43 years old and has worked in several hotel chains: Ritz Carlton, Marriott, Fairmont, Wyndham, Accor and Sonesta Hotels. He has also worked at Sheraton Sharjah, Vida Hotel Downtown Dubai, Ramada Plaza and Ibis Styles.
" I love this field and I have always wanted more. Just as, now, I want to set another level of the Romanian standard. I know, it's hard. But, it's possible! And at Lebăda Luxury Resort & Spa it shows." Levente Kelemen
Christophe Jacquat, Commercial and Development Director
Christophe Jacquat is 45 years old and is the Commercial and Development Director at Lebăda Luxury Resort & Spa. He has over 20 years of experience in the business. Since 2010, he has focused on the hospitality industry, especially on contracting, negotiation and reservations. He has led teams of over 100 employees, and today he is the iron hand behind the development of services.
" Romania is my second home, and the Danube Delta must be discovered at its true value. Thus, my main focus is to establish the strategic objectives, the target we must achieve, but also the way in which the activities that lead to the development of services must be undertaken. " Christophe Jacquat
Namiq Sirafilov, experience in luxury hotel chains
Namiq Sirafilov is originally from Azerbaijan and has dedicated all his years to the hospitality industry. A field he discovered and learned from his parents, who had a business in this field. Namiq has held leadership roles in renowned hotel chains, such as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt International and InterContinental Hotels. He has also worked in other award-winning private hotels.
" I wanted to discover this field in detail, so I studied at prestigious universities. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management in Moscow, and my Master's degree in Hospitality at Cornell University, in New York, USA . " Namiq Sirafilov
Note: This article was published in August 2020, and the management team may be different today. For other accommodation ideas, see also the top 10 places to stay for a holiday with children.
