John Vasatka named General Manager at The Veranda Resort in Providenciales
Grace Bay Resorts, the internationally acclaimed operator behind Grace Bay Club and The Veranda Resort, continues to expand its talent pool with the addition of John Vasatka as General Manager for the five-star, fully-inclusive Veranda Resort. With 28 years of international hospitality experience, Vasatka is well-suited to oversee all operations and guest services for the 168-room, 10-acre property, including eight private beachfront villas, Marin, the resort’s signature beachfront restaurant with second-floor Sky Lounge, Sabai Spa by Elemis, VIK Kids Town, three swimming pools, a tennis court and meeting facilities. Prior to joining The Veranda Resort, Vasatka worked intently with five Amanresorts across the globe, including Amanresorts, Amman, Jordan (pre-opening), Amanyara, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, (opening and subsequent operations), Amanwella, Tangalle, Sri Lanka (opening), Amanpulo, Philippines and Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand, Amanresort’s flagship property. His experience also includes serving as Resident Manager at Little Dix Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Virgin Gorda, B.V.I, and Boca Beach Club General Manager at Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida. Vasatka holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota. He also participated in international programs at University of Aalborg, Denmark and University of Newcastle, England, in conjunction with St. Cloud State University. He currently resides in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.