Carl EmbersonCarl Emberson, an esteemed figure in the hospitality industry with more than 30 years of experience operating some of Latin America’s most successful and celebrated resorts, has been named Director of Marketing and Operations of Punta Mita, a gated, 1,500-acre, master-planned resort community on the Riviera Nayarit. Mr Emberson’s appointment marks his celebrated return to Punta Mita, where he created The Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic as well as the Punta Mita Beach Festival, and previously served as the General Manager of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. Most recently, Mr Emberson was the Director of Marketing and Operations at Mayakoba, an eco-luxury resort in the Riviera Maya. A native of Fiji, Emberson’s distinguished career in the service and hospitality industry has included management positions around the globe, in countries including Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, England, Belgium, Switzerland, the Fiji Islands, and Australia.