* Adam Leitman Bailey

Attorney

George Dfouni is a remarkable executive. He turned a Mom and Pop business that was having difficulty adapting to the new era into a half a billion dollar hotel and real estate empire. He figured how to use tools that just were not being used at the time to bring in clients and business and the money flowed in. As the companies real estate attorney, I watched in awe how a business that I really did not envision the potential of such enormous financial success with the magic of one man--George Dfouni. Yes, he worked day and night and was available at all hours and he treated the company like he owned it but many executives do that. The difference is that his mind is so sharp that he took real estate and created the equivalent of inventing google for the internet.

* Erika Cianciulli

Executive Director, Business Development at API

As the COO of Amsterdam Hospitality, George Dfouni believed in his people and invested in the talents he saw in them. George encouraged me into a hotel operations role and mentored me through each department with a service oriented mentality. These skills were part of the foundation I needed to excel in my next role as an executive with my current employer.

* Kevin Chun

  • Executive Chef at Indian Harbor Yacht Club

    As the VP in an upscale Boutique Hotel, George brought with him his vast experience and professionalism in helping to create an elevated culture and working environment. It was great working with him in a very competitive market and learning from one of the best!


    * Anna Khalfin

    Hospital Care Investigator at Coney Island hospital

    I have known George for 25 years and worked for him for over 10 years. He is a true leader. He will coach you, nourish you, and lead by example. He is a true visionary and an asset to any company he chooses to lead. One remarkable and documented skill he posses is to never give up on reaching your goal.

    * Aaron Collins

    Director of Business Development at Housing Hub

    I have known George for over 12 years and I could not think of a more intelligent, gracious, professional colleague. He is genuine with a hands on approach. I have learned a lot from George in my professional career. I would not hesitate to work with him again!

  • Atif Youssef

Sr. VP Operations at GAM Hospitality

I had the pleasure of working with George at AHG group. George was a very successful COO with true hospitality leadership skills. He played a very successful roll in creating , communicating and implementing the overall company mission and strategies. He has led the executives and management teams to achieve the most profitable and guests satisfactory operations at the time.

* Steven Goldman

Vice President at RHG

I worked with George a few times over the years. He is incredibly passionate about whatever he does, and incredibly good at whatever he puts his mind to. One of the most perceptive and smart business minds that I know.

* Peter Gallo

Director of Front Office Operations

It is my sincerest pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for George Dfouni. I have known George for over 10 years as both my colleague and mentor. We first met when I came on board as a Front desk Agent at The Empire Hotel. From our first meeting Mr. Dfouni showed kindness, leadership and earnest sincerity to my career. George is one of the most remarkable people I have had the honor of knowing both professionally and personally. He is disciplined and focused on when it comes to his work and the expectations of his team. He helped set achievable goals for us, which eventually allowed us to achieve so much more beyond our very own expectations. His capabilities and attention to detail were invaluable to the day to day operations of the many hotels he championed and to my success today as Director as well. George has the ability to work efficiently even under stressful situations, which speaks volumes to his strengths and character. Aside from his dedication to work, professionalism and skilled background which has garnered him many accolades from colleagues abound, there is truly not enough words of gratitude for me to convey when I speak of this gentleman, colleague and friend.

* Louis Magliore

Executive Vice President & Group Publisher

George has excellent experience in hotel management, asset management, acquisition, investment return analysis, asset disposition, team building, sales, branding, technology, renovation and repositioning. He is forward thinking and has a collaborative approach.

* Jeffrey Poznanski

Property Manager at Mill Street Inn

My success in the Hospitality Industry is a direct result of working with/for Mr. Dfouni. 
Mr. Dfouni’s gave me an opportunity in New York City. He set the standards that he wanted throughout the company and my Hotel. I learned to take ownership of the property, understand what we wanted to achieve and set those practices into policies. From Team Building to Financial Management, Room Inventory, Budgeting and the importance of Cleanliness both inside and out. Treat each employee as a Guest and each Guest as Family. He always had time for questions and explaining what I needed to know.


*Nalini Sullivan

NKS Hospitality

I worked together with George while at AHG Management. George was supportive in his role as COO to the General Managers in the group. George provided vast knowledge and guidance based on his many years of Hospitality, Development and Asset management experience. George always demonstrated excellent leadership abilities and was a pleasure to work with.