Alvaro Fraile has been appointed as COO at Azul Hospitality Group

Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality company providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today that Alvaro Fraile will be joining the company as Chief Operating Officer. Fraile will report directly to Azul President and CEO Rick Mansur.

Alvaro Fraile

Fraile joins Azul from Marriott International, where he most recently served as Vice President of Franchise Operations. He was instrumental in the launch of AC Hotels by Marriott in the U.S. due to his extensive experience and knowledge of the brand. Prior to joining Marriott in the US, he held numerous senior level operational positions in Spain with AC Hotels. Fraile holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond, Virginia, and a Master of Business Administration from Instituto de Empresa, Madrid, Spain.

Doug Lieber, Azul's Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer since the company's inception, will transition to Chief Talent Officer. He will focus on ensuring that Azul continues to attract the best talent in the hospitality industry.

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Azul Hospitality Group is a premier hospitality company providing industry-leading service, rigorous management, ethical operations, and innovative approaches to maximizing the performance of an asset. The company’s primary focus is on lifestyle hotels and resorts, with unique destination and product attributes.