Rick Fidel

Rosewood Miramar Beach, one of the world's most luxurious oceanfront resorts, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Fidel to managing director. In this role, Fidel will oversee all aspects of the beloved seaside resort, including the world-class food and beverage program headlined by acclaimed signature restaurant Caruso's and the Forbes Five-star Sense®, A Rosewood Spa.

During his time as resort manager, Fidel served as a key member of property's opening team, debuting the resort in March 2019 to critical acclaim. Under Fidel's leadership, the resort has set impeccable five-star standards for service and guest experience that has that has led the property to achieve record occupancy within its competitive set.

Fidel has nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with top hotels and brands throughout the United States. Prior to joining the Rosewood family, Fidel served as director of operations of the W Hoboken Hotel, where most notably he helped the property achieve the distinction of the number one guest satisfaction score in the Americas for the W brand in 2017. Fidel held numerous leadership positions at a variety of noteworthy properties, including director of rooms at The St. Regis Atlanta, assistant director of rooms at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas, director of housekeeping at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, and director of rooms at Stowe Mountain Lodge. He began his career in hospitality as the director of support services at The Hotel at Auburn University, a Capella Hotel, following his receipt of a Bachelor of Science in hospitality management from Auburn University.