Series 1 | Episode 2: Merry Antoja
Today’s guest is Merry Antoja, General Manager at Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella – a landmark resort on Spain’s south coast and Kimpton’s debut in the country.
With a background in Sales & Marketing and experience leading luxury hotels across Europe and Asia, Merry brings a sharp strategic mind and a warm leadership style to every project she touches.
She talks about her approach to culture-building, managing complexity, and how she keeps her teams motivated in a high-stakes, high-touch environment.
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Meet the guest
Merry Antoja
General Manager – Kimpton
Los Monteros Marbella
With more than 20 years in hospitality, Merry Antoja is a dynamic and creative leader who has successfully led hotels across Europe and Asia. She began her career in Sales & Marketing before stepping into operations, giving her a unique cross-functional perspective and a deep appreciation for both the business and human sides of leadership.
Her track record includes several major openings — from Vietnam’s luxury resort scene to launching Spain’s first Kimpton hotel. Merry is known for her inclusive, team-focused leadership style and her ability to inspire high performance through positivity, transparency and trust. She brings warmth, strategy and a guest-first mindset to every aspect of her role.
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