Doru M. Angelo is a hospitality-driven entrepreneur and strategist who helps clients design exceptional travel experiences and build financially successful travel brands under Layaway Travel Co. Born in Curtea de Argeș, Romania, and raised in Connecticut, Doru brings more than a decade of frontline hospitality leadership—culinary training, hotel and restaurant management, and experience as a restaurateur—to every project. He has worked for key brands such as Marriott International, been an award-winning restaurateur, and traveled for work throughout the state and internationally, giving him a deep, practical understanding of the industry.

Doru understands the heart of hospitality and the power of a positive, memorable experience. He applies hospitality principles—anticipation, personalized service, operational excellence—to create guest-focused travel products that convert satisfaction into repeat business and sustainable revenue growth.

As Founder & Chief Experience Officer of Layaway Travel Co., Doru combines hands-on hospitality expertise with business strategy and branding to help travel entrepreneurs and operators refine offerings, improve margins, and scale responsibly.

His multidisciplinary background—hospitality operations, restaurant ownership, and international experience—gives him a unique perspective on building travel brands that delight guests and drive long-term financial success.