Armando Araiza

Armando Araiza is a 4 Diamond Hospitality Leader - turned Entrepreneur who "sells the vacation" and leads by example.

Taking his 10-year experience in hospitality operations and sales to the next level by starting his own business to help build stronger teams and work culture within companies and the community in Vail, CO. Reigniting Passion and Purpose in careers. Elevated Engravings helps co...
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In the last five years, Armando and his team have served over 87 local businesses, including major ski resorts such as Vail Resorts, and covered 29 weddings and corporate events. He works closely with businesses and clients to amplify their vision and create customized pieces that represent their values for their employees, clients, and brands.

Equipped with state-of-the-art laser engraving machines, Elevated Engravings etches every piece to add value and create an impact.

Armando is super-passionate about community service and is ever-ready to help others. He actively donates time to charities such as Speak Up and Reach Out, SOS Outreach, and Mountain Valley Horse Rescue.

When in Hospitality, I turned complex Inntopia/PMS integrations (SMS | Host, SynXis) into six-figure revenue generators. As a former Vail Luxury Ski Resort Reservations Supervisor who has personally booked over $1.1 Million in resort revenue, I don't just configure systems, I optimize them from a sales and operations perspective.

I am an Inntopia / SynXis Implementation and Optimization Consultant with a 7-year background in high-volume, multi-property ski resort operations in Vail, CO. I don't just know the CRS and PMS platforms; I have hands-on experience driving significant revenue using them.

My specialty is bridging the gap between operations and technology, focusing on systems that generate revenue:

Inntopia Commerce / CRS: Expert in new resort/activity onboarding, complex package configuration, revenue management setup, and rate strategy optimization. Dynamic pricing rules specialist. Full-cycle setup of resorts and activity centers. Focused on seamless, zero-error deployments of lodging contracts, rate codes, and packaged inventory.

PMS/CRM Integration: Deep, daily working knowledge of Springer Miller Systems (SMS|PMS) and SynXis CRM. I ensure the integrity of your data flow and accurate live inventory sync. The most critical step for a successful go-live.

Gender: Male
Born: July 17, 1990
URL: elevatedengravings.com/pages/our-team
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