Owner-minded
Every decision is tested against the value of the asset, not the convenience of the operator.
About us
People-led. Performance-driven
Samko Hospitality is a hospitality management and advisory company. Behind every asset we look after is a central team of specialists in operations, revenue, sales, finance, people and property, working as one.
Our story
How we work, and why it works
We built Samko Hospitality around a simple idea: owners deserve a partner who is as involved in the detail as in the big picture. So our specialists don’t sit in a distant head office. They spend their week across the assets they support: reviewing performance, coaching teams and fixing problems while they’re still small.
That involvement is what lets us take on more. The team that runs an asset day to day is the same team that can plan its refurbishment, prepare it for a new brand, or help an owner weigh up what comes next.
What we believe
Four things we will not compromise on
Present, not remote
Our support team is in the hotels regularly — trading meetings happen on site, not on a slide.
Straight-talking
You get the real numbers early, including the uncomfortable ones, with a plan attached.
Standards first
Brand compliance and guest experience are the foundation of margin, not a trade-off against it.
Mission & Vision
What guides us every day
Our mission is to deliver profitable, well-run hotels and resilient asset performance by putting the right people, systems and standards in place. We do this through a culture built on four principles.
Integrity
We act honestly, keep our commitments and build trust with owners, colleagues and guests — even when no one is watching.
Excellence
We set high standards and measure ourselves against the best operators, never settling for 'good enough'.
Teamwork
We win together. Our hotels, support office and owners share information, resources and accountability.
Accountability
We take ownership of outcomes, report the truth and fix problems quickly — with a plan, not an excuse.
Leadership
Meet the team
The senior team behind Samko Hospitality brings together operational, commercial and people expertise across branded and independent hotels.
Nathan Coote
Chief Operating
Officer
Leads operational performance across every hotel, aparthotel and leisure club, setting the standards our leaders work to and delivering exceptional results for every owner.
Bilyana Iliovska
Director of
Sales
Leads corporate, leisure and MICE sales across the group, building relationships that bring repeat revenue.
Karla Watkins
Group Marketing
Manager
Leads marketing across the portfolio, from websites and social to paid media and AI-search visibility, turning every campaign into direct bookings.
Grazia Centonze
Group Revenue
Manager
Leads pricing strategy and distribution, protecting rate while occupancy grows and building a healthier share of direct bookings at every property.
Karthikeyan Nagaraj
VP – Corporate Affairs & Commercial Strategy
Leads corporate affairs and commercial strategy, shaping growth, owner relationships and the plan every property works to.
Rohit Bhatnagar
Head of Human
Resources
Creating a strong, accountable and inclusive culture where great talent is attracted, leaders are developed, and our people can build meaningful careers at Samko Hospitality.