Industry Leader for 30 Years: Olivier Chavy

Olivier Chavy serves as President of Panorama and Travel + Leisure Clubs. With 30 years of experience in international hospitality and executive leadership, Chavy is responsible for the strategic direction, operation, and growth of the Panorama portfolio of businesses, including RCI, the largest exchange network in existence, as well as the company’s signature travel subscription service, Travel + Leisure GO.

Prior to joining RCI in 2019, he served as CEO of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts where he led the company’s expansion through new resort openings, pipeline development, and portfolio growth of more than 40 percent.

He’s previously held executive roles with Hilton, serving as Senior Vice President, Resort Operations for Hilton Grand Vacations, Area Vice President of Hotel Operations for all Hilton brands in the Southeast region, and International Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brand Performance. He has also served as General Manager of renowned luxury hotels including Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris, France, and Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa, Mauritius Island.

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A native of France, Chavy earned an MBA from Cornell University, a post-graduate diploma from Europe’s prestigious ESSEC Business School, and a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from St. Quentin en Yvelines Hotel Management School.

On a personal note. Olivier shared this special story with Resort Trades. “During the pandemic, cycling became an important outlet for me. To this day, I bike about 50 miles daily, including weekends. In June, I embarked on a journey to bike more than 250 miles across Italy, climbing almost 17,000 feet, with the goal of raising $12,000 for Christel House, a non-profit organization established by RCI founder Christel DeHaan in 1998.”

“I’ve been involved with Christel House for three years and am currently part of the marketing and fundraising committee, so I sought a way to use my passion and interests to benefit the organization. I came across this Italy tour and knew that I could apply my long-distance cycling to it as a fundraising challenge. I shared photos and video with my network throughout the journey, encouraging my friends and colleagues to pledge funds in support of Christel House’s mission. As a father myself, being able to give back and help kids in need around the world is a mission that’s close to my heart.”