Mauro Barros has been appointed as General Manager at AC Hotel by Marriott Panama City

With a career spanning over 28 years in the hotel industry, Mauro Barros joined Marriott in 2000 as Sales and Events Manager of the Marriott & Renaissance Costa do Sauipe Resorts in North-Eastern Brazil. He held subsequent positions at the JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro as Director of Events. In 2006, Mauro was promoted to Director of Operations at the Santiago Marriott Hotel, Chile. He later transferred to Venezuela as Director of Food & Beverage and Director of Operations of the Marriott P laya Grande, Caracas.

In 2013, Mauro returned to Brazil as Director of Operations of the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco, Brazil; The Operating Company of FIFA World Cup Soccer Stadium in Recife. Mauro's most recent position was opening General Manager of the first Marriott Brand in Recife; Courtyard Recife Boa Viagem, Brazil. Under his leadership, the hotel was recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best companies to work for in Recife.

Mauro has an extensive international background leading all aspects of hotel operations. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and he is committed to providing memorable and enriching experiences to the guests of the AC brand in Panama.