Libardo Lambrano
Libardo Lambrano is a hospitality marketing and analytics leader with over a decade of experience at brands like Hilton and Hyatt. His career has taken him from global boardrooms to hotel back-of-house tours, giving him a unique view of how culture, leadership, and purpose shape success.
His debut book, The Light and Warmth Within, was born from personal and professional turning points—including a front-row seat to Hilton’s cultural transformation. Today, Libardo shares his insights on hotel trends, leadership, and resilience while continuing to explore the world with his family.
My Book: The Untold Story of Hilton’s Cultural Transformation.
In this insider account, I take you behind the scenes of Hilton’s remarkable corporate transformation — a journey of leadership, innovation, and resilience that reshaped one of the most iconic brands in hospitality. Drawing from first-hand experiences, I share the strategies, challenges, and cultural shifts that turned vision into reality.
How leadership alignment fuels large-scale change
The role of data and analytics in decision-making
Lessons in resilience during industry disruption
Practical insights for leaders navigating transformation
'Libardo certainly did not waste his own personal and professional crises with this book, a tangible outcome of a very challenging time in his life.'
Alan Fyall, Ph.D.,
Visit Orlando Endowed Professor of Tourism Marketing
Rosen College of Hospitality Management, university of Central Florida.
