Rafael Gorina has been appointed as Director of Operations at The St. Regis Atlanta
Joining The St. Regis Atlanta team with over two decades of hospitality management experience, Gorina oversees all day-to-day hotel operations ensuring the reflection of The St. Regis brand's world class service and traditions. His responsibilities include driving innovation, promoting business growth and establishing strong internal communication between teams aiming for high employee satisfaction.
Gorina is native to Spain and throughout his childhood would make visits to a prestigious hotel owned by his grandmother, which inspired him to embark on his hospitality career at the age of 16 as a busboy in the restaurant business. He went on her earn his Upper Professional degree in Tourism and Hospitality from At Lluisa Cura in Barcelona, which equipped him with invaluable industry knowledge, customer service proficiency and a deep understanding of operations and revenue management. Throughout his professional career thus far, Gorina has held significant roles within Marriott International, being named Leader of the Year on multiple occasions, including leading the Rooms Division, Guest Experiences and Housekeeping at select Ritz-Carlton properties and overseeing openings with EDITION Hotels. He remains actively involved in LGBTQ+|ONE Associate Resource Group by Marriott, reflecting his commitment to inclusive leadership.