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Naturally curious and a non-conformist, Cyndy Tan Jarabata is one of the distinguished names in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry in the Philippines. She brings over 25 years of experience and a savvy brand of candor you will find present in every discussion.
Her leadership and expertise in strategy, property development, acquisition, general management, branding & marketing, has geared her up to expand TAJARA’s portfolio, working with luxury resorts, business hotels, branded residences, integrated resorts, and rollout of hotel brands in the country.
Cyndy is the inaugural Chairperson of the Philippine Property Awards, the most prestigious real estate awards programme in the Philippines and now considered the ‘Oscars’ of the property awards. Marking its first decade of success, she is again Chair in 2022 and has served its judging panel since its debut in 2013.
A regular speaker at hotel and investment conferences in the Philippines and Asia Pacific, she continues to drive sustainable growth in the industry. At the start of the pandemic in 2020, she accepted the role as part of ExCom of Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philippines, heading the Hospitality Committee and a member of Hospitality Council of ULI Asia Pacific.
Cyndy serves as Board Trustee of Philippine Center for Population and Development’s (PCPD) and FORUM for Family Planning, advocating Maternal Health and Child Care. She also served as Chairperson of the Muntinlupa Investment Board (2005-2007), and during her term the city won Most Business-Friendly City and Most Competitive Metro City in 2006, Philippine Cities Competitive Ranking Project by Asian Institute of Management.
Digging into consumer logic and keeping track of the latest market trends & demands, Kim leads the product development and implements sales & marketing strategies for our partners. Hailing over 25-years’ experience driving sales generation for upscale residential developments, luxury leisure & membership clubs, and hospitality properties across the country, she has gained a deep knowledge of the “ins and outs” of the industry. A competent leader and motivator, she has managed and led teams to surpass targets and revenues.
Kim is a valuable contributor to the team as she is adept in understanding and communicating the different phases and nuances of the projects to multicultural and multi-discipline groups. This enabled her to develop innovative marketing strategies and public relations campaigns to attract and engage target consumers and key stakeholders.
Kim’s leadership skills and keen attention to details have ensured various successful marketing campaigns as well as product launches of several projects.