"The hospitality industry
is not something
I just learned,
I was rasied in it
and by it.” 
Nina Marić, founder & CEO
"Managing your people
means managing
your business."
Nina Marić, founder & CEO
"What can ruin
guests experience?
Stereotypes and clichés!"
Nina Marić, founder & CEO
"Loyalty is not
a leadership skill."
Nina Marić, founder & CEO

THE STORY

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My journey started at only 15 in the jewel among all tourist destinations in Croatia – Rovinj. My first summer job was a front desk agent. It was right there, behind that old wooden reception desk where my love for hospitality was born. My studies later brought me from Zagreb (Croatia) to Venice (Italy) where I worked and studied at the same time. I have been constantly driven by a desire for mastery; I needed to know more and understand better. I am fluent in 5 languages, possess a Master and a Magister Degree (Economics & hotel management / Sustainable tourism management) and completed various professional educational programmes in HR (Psychology in Leadership / Hotel Planning and Design).

After completing my studies, I moved from Croatia to the far east, Japan. Over the years, I gained extensive experience with local boutique hotels, as well as reputable national and international chains and companies. I have worked in 8 countries, led teams of up to 150 people and collaborated with more than a dozen nationalities. These experiences helped me to develop understanding for different cultures and values and to respect those differences. During all these years I have had incredible mentors who all deeply influenced and helped develop my management style. I learned how to adjust, lead, teach, plan, stay consistent, coherent, and fair. In every place I work in and with every person I am on a team with, I always seek to leave a special print.

Almost two decades of experience helped sharpen many skills. I am well versed in: developing and implementing new business plans, creating new concepts, restructuring and optimizing operations,cultivating relationships with high-end consumers that result in loyalty, building productive relationships with industry partners, discovering and developing talent, creating, leading and motivating teams consisting of many different nationalities.

I am a firm believer that sharing knowledge strengthens you, not weakens you. This is exactly why after all these years Oltre was born – to offer guidance, answers and advice based on all my experience. I am dedicated to working one-on-one with every client and every project regardless of size and no matter the vision.

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THE SERVICES

Your services

YOUR SERVICES

  • secret guest evaluations
  • service levels creation
  • optimizing operations in different departments
  • standard procedures improving & implementing
  • costs optimization

YOUR IDENTITY

  • hotel design and planning support
  • creating concepts
  • graphic, verbal & sensorial aspects improving & implementation
  • food & beverage offer creation

YOUR PEOPLE

  • recruitment
  • effective teams design
  • staff training
  • management training
  • transition manager
  • pre-opening support
Your services

YOUR SERVICES

  • secret guest evaluations
  • service levels creation
  • optimizing operations in different departments
  • standard procedures improving & implementing
  • costs optimization

YOUR IDENTITY

  • hotel design and planning support
  • creating concepts
  • graphic, verbal & sensorial aspects improving & implementation
  • food & beverage offer creation

YOUR PEOPLE

  • recruitment
  • effective teams design
  • staff training
  • management training
  • transition manager
  • pre-opening support

THE PEOPLE

I met Nina in May 2020, when I was writing a series of interviews about how experts from different industries reacted to the Covid-19 pandemic. At that time, she was the director of Hotel Little Green Bay Hvar, and we discussed their suppliers, optimization of processes and operations, sustainability, ecology, green technologies, ethics, transparency, and communication in tourism supply chains. I enjoyed talking to Nina the whole time because I had a complete person with clear goals in front of me. She is really an exceptional young woman. Hardworking, responsible, kind, mature, professional, and positive. An ethical person with strong integrity and I deeply believe that Nina has many top achievements ahead of her.

Kristina Šorić, PhD, RIT Rochester institute of technology Croatia



From our early career days together in Lone Design hotel where I was Executive Sous Chef and Nina the hotel Events Executive, to our latest partnership of Croeat provision and Little Green Bay, our collaboration was always very easy and efficient. She has always been full of ideas and always has a unique approach to every challenge. Her great in-depth knowledge and expertise of the industry shows in every meeting and project. She is always my go-to for insights and news in the industry.

Teo Ivanišević, CEO Partner, Croeat provision



I had the pleasure to have Nina as a co-worker and hardly I have found such a dedicated and result driven personality, I am sure this is the right path for her to follow and can just endorse her skills, talent and knowledge of the hospitality industry. Oltre Hospitality is a much needed resource in this very uncertain time of recovery for the hospitality industry and a talented, skilled and hard working profile such as Nina is, is the fresh wind of change we were waiting. I wish Nina the best of luck on her new adventure!

Gianluca Masserio, Director of Sales, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa



We had the guests of staying at a hotel Nina managed in the past. She made our stay exceptional going above and beyond in every way to make our experience on Hvar memorable. Her genuine care and attention to detail is the best we have seen in our extensive travels. Our family will always remember that holiday as the most incredible experience. Thank you Nina!

Chelsea Dunne, Australia



We were lucky to know Nina when she was the General Manager of Little green bay in Croatia. We stayed there three times, which already says it all. The staff was so caring and kind and very professional. Whatever questions we had before our stay or during the holidays, Nina and her team were always there to help and assist. We will probably never find something like that again: a place where you have a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere and still the highest standards. It's the people who make it that special and with Nina the team had a strong and competent leader. Thanks for making our holidays so special and memorable for a lifetime. 

Stephanie Falkner, Austria

I worked with Nina during the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in multiple destinations. Nina was in charge of the F&B management. She integrated the highest level of hospitality service in the different guest areas. She did this most professionally and with a maximum of human understanding for the different cultures of the various host countries. Through her know-how, friendly and correct manner, she had a great share in the success of these areas.

Mike Höhsl, EMP-International GmbH

We are extremely pleased that we had the opportunity to work with Nina Marić. At the same time extremely professional and maximally dedicated to what she does, and friendly in every contact, Nina is the type of person you want to work with. Every time the Chamber office had a specific query, we knew that we could expect verified, accurate and timely feedback from Nina. 

Franco-Croatian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

I had the opportunity to work with Nina on several occasions, but most importantly, while she was on the manager positions of a few favorite hotel partners: hotel Lone, Hotel Meneghetti and primarily while she was the manager of Little Green Bay hotel on Hvar island. My clients were amazed by Nina's knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to excellence. At the same time, attention to detail and strong integrity with so much kindness are just some of the many qualities that Nina has, both professionally and privately. Through our cooperation, we become good partners and also industry friends you can rely on. I look forward to continuing our partnership and am happy to support Nina on her future projects.

Ivana Tomić, Founder & CEO, Journey2Croatia

THE PEOPLE

I met Nina in May 2020, when I was writing a series of interviews about how experts from different industries reacted to the Covid-19 pandemic. At that time, she was the director of Hotel Little Green Bay Hvar, and we discussed their suppliers, optimization of processes and operations, sustainability, ecology, green technologies, ethics, transparency, and communication in tourism supply chains. I enjoyed talking to Nina the whole time because I had a complete person with clear goals in front of me. She is really an exceptional young woman. Hardworking, responsible, kind, mature, professional, and positive. An ethical person with strong integrity and I deeply believe that Nina has many top achievements ahead of her.

Kristina Šorić, PhD, RIT Rochester institute of technology Croatia



From our early career days together in Lone Design hotel where I was Executive Sous Chef and Nina the hotel Events Executive, to our latest partnership of Croeat provision and Little Green Bay, our collaboration was always very easy and efficient. She has always been full of ideas and always has a unique approach to every challenge. Her great in-depth knowledge and expertise of the industry shows in every meeting and project. She is always my go-to for insights and news in the industry.

Teo Ivanišević, CEO Partner, Croeat provision

I had the pleasure to have Nina as a co-worker and hardly I have found such a dedicated and result driven personality, I am sure this is the right path for her to follow and can just endorse her skills, talent and knowledge of the hospitality industry. Oltre Hospitality is a much needed resource in this very uncertain time of recovery for the hospitality industry and a talented, skilled and hard working profile such as Nina is, is the fresh wind of change we were waiting. I wish Nina the best of luck on her new adventure!

Gianluca Masserio, Director of Sales, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa



I worked with Nina during the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in multiple destinations. Nina was in charge of the F&B management. She integrated the highest level of hospitality service in the different guest areas. She did this most professionally and with a maximum of human understanding for the different cultures of the various host countries. Through her know-how, friendly and correct manner, she had a great share in the success of these areas.

Mike Höhsl, EMP-International GmbH

We were lucky to know Nina when she was the General Manager of Little green bay in Croatia. We stayed there three times, which already says it all. The staff was so caring and kind and very professional. Whatever questions we had before our stay or during the holidays, Nina and her team were always there to help and assist. We will probably never find something like that again: a place where you have a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere and still the highest standards. It's the people who make it that special and with Nina the team had a strong and competent leader. Thanks for making our holidays so special and memorable for a lifetime. 

Stephanie Falkner, Austria

We had the guests of staying at a hotel Nina managed in the past. She made our stay exceptional going above and beyond in every way to make our experience on Hvar memorable. Her genuine care and attention to detail is the best we have seen in our extensive travels. Our family will always remember that holiday as the most incredible experience. Thank you Nina!

Chelsea Dunne, Australia



We are extremely pleased that we had the opportunity to work with Nina Marić. At the same time extremely professional and maximally dedicated to what she does, and friendly in every contact, Nina is the type of person you want to work with. Every time the Chamber office had a specific query, we knew that we could expect verified, accurate and timely feedback from Nina. 

Franco Croatian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

I had the opportunity to work with Nina on several occasions, but most importantly, while she was on the manager positions of a few favorite hotel partners: hotel Lone, Hotel Meneghetti and primarily while she was the manager of Little Green Bay hotel on Hvar island. My clients were amazed by Nina's knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to excellence. At the same time, attention to detail and strong integrity with so much kindness are just some of the many qualities that Nina has, both professionally and privately. Through our cooperation, we become good partners and also industry friends you can rely on. I look forward to continuing our partnership and am happy to support Nina on her future projects. 

Ivana Tomić, Founder & CEO, Journey2Croatia

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