Wame Masike

Wame Masike

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Head of Sales – Leisure | Driving Tourism Revenue Growth & Market Expansion
Kasane, Chobe District, Botswana

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  • Cresta Hotels
    Head of Sales&Contracting|Group Leisure Portfolio Leadership| Regional Market Development
    Cresta Hotels
    Oct 2024 - Current (2 years)
    Spearheading leisure sales strategy to drive revenue growth, expand market reach, and strengthen the brand’s positioning within competitive regional and international tourism markets.

    Key responsibilities and achievements include:
    • Developing and executing strategic sales initiatives resulting in increased leisure bookings and improved occupancy rates
    • Driving revenue growth within the leisure segment through targeted market expansion and high-value partnerships
    • Establishing and strengthening relationships with international tour operators, travel agents, and DMCs across key source markets
    • Identifying and penetrating new markets, contributing to diversification of the client base
    • Representing the
  • Cresta Hotels
    Head of Sales
    Cresta Hotels
    Oct 2024 - Current (2 years)
    Leads the leisure portfolio for Cresta Hotels’ 11 properties in Botswana, reporting directly to the Managing Director and serving on the Group Management Committee.
  • Cresta Rileys Hotel
    Reservations Agent
    Cresta Rileys Hotel
    Jan 2012 - Current (14 years 9 months)
    Converted room, banqueting and food-and-beverage enquiries while applying booking, guarantee and payment procedures.
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    Reception Supervisor
    Island Safari Lodge
    Jan 2011 - Current (15 years 9 months)
    Supervised reception operations and cash-ups while responding to guest and tour-operator enquiries.
  • Cresta Mowana Safari Resort  Spa
    Leisure Key Account Manager
    Cresta Mowana Safari Resort Spa
    Mar 2023 - Apr 2026 (3 years 2 months)
    Relationship Management of Key Agents/Operators
    Rates Contracting
    Product Development
    Sales and Marketing
  • Cresta Hotels
    Area Sales Manager
    Cresta Hotels
    Oct 2019 - May 2024 (4 years 8 months)
    Area Sales Manager- North :Cresta Riley's, Cresta Maun Resort and Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa (Flagship Property)
  • Cresta Hotels
    Area Sales Manager
    Cresta Hotels
    Jun 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 5 months)
    Area Sales Manager- Cresta Riley's & Cresta Maun Resort
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    Area Sales Manager
    Cresta Rileys Cresta Maun
    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years 1 month)
    Prepared and presented sales proposals, rates and contracts to clients across travel-trade and corporate segments.
  • Cresta Hotels
    Sales Manager
    Cresta Hotels
    Feb 2014 - Jun 2017 (3 years 5 months)
    Cresta Riley's Hotel
  • Cresta Rileys Hotel
    Sales Manager
    Cresta Rileys Hotel
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years 1 month)
    Led implementation of the hotel sales plan and pursued new business with travel trade, tour operators, airlines and other organisations.
  • Cresta Hotels
    Guest Relations Officer/ Banqueting Coordinator
    Cresta Hotels
    Oct 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 4 months)
    Cresta Riley's Hotel
  • Cresta Hotels
    Reservationist
    Cresta Hotels
    Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 (8 months)
    Cresta Riley's Hotel Reservationist- Responsible for hotel occupancies, ensures bookings are confirmed through payments
  • Cresta Rileys Hotel
    Guest Relations Officer
    Cresta Rileys Hotel
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years 1 month)
    Conceptualised and introduced the annual Ngamiland Cultural Festival at Cresta Riley’s—a signature community and destination initiative that has continued for 13 years.
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  • Boston City Campus  Business College
    Certificate of Undergraduate Studies, Office Assistant
    Boston City Campus Business College
  • Ministry of Health  Sanitation  SL
    Performance Improvement Coordinator Intern
    Ministry of Health Sanitation SL
  • Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
    Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management
    Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years 1 month)
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    Ku Muzi Boma – Hospitality Concept Development & Launch
    Participated in the development and launch of Ku Muzi Boma, a cultural dining and entertainment experience celebrating the spirit of the Chobe.

    Contributed to the project from its early conceptual stages through implementation, collaborating across teams to shape the guest experience, operational framework, and overall product offering.

    The project involved concept development, stakeholder collaboration, experience design, operational planning, and successful execution leading to the opening of the venue.

    This experience strengthened my expertise in hospitality project development, product conceptualization, and delivering authentic guest experiences.
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