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Yvan Didelot has been appointed as Director of Culinary Experience and F&B Operations at Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino, located on 12 acres of magnificent beachfront property on the world-renowned Palm Beach, is delighted to announce the appointment of award-winning Chef Yvan Didelot as its Director of Culinary Experience and F&B Operations. In his role, Didelot will share his talent and experience as both a chef and leader to further elevate the resort's gastronomic and mixology offerings. His primary focus will be to build on the new identity of Ruinas del Mar, the property's signature restaurant, as well as existing and newly designed flavors for both food and tropical beverages throughout all dining venues.

Hyatt
Palm Beach, Aruba
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Joseph Murphy has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Following his graduation from Westminster Kingsway College with a Professional Chef Diploma in 2001, Mr. Murphy began his culinary career at Sheraton Grand, London Park as a 1st Commis, where he remained until 2005. From 2005 through 2012, Murphy held various positions in different kitchens throughout England and Australia, including The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall; The Sheraton on the Park, Sydney; The Langham Hotel, London; and Alison Price. In 2012, Murphy was appointed as the Banquet Chef for The St. Regis Doha, Qatar, which was his first position at a Marriott International property, eventually becoming the property's Executive Chef in 2017. Murphy left the property in 2018 to take on the role of Executive Chef at Marriott Doha Hotel Qatar and then The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, where he remained until 2023.

Marriott
Palm Beach, Aruba
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Brad Cirino has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing Caribbean Resorts at Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa and Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa and Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino are pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Cirino as Director of Sales and Marketing Caribbean Resorts. Cirino brings more than 20 years of experience, including eight years in the luxury market, to his new role.

Hyatt
Palm Beach, Aruba
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Romeo Penacino has been promoted to Complex Executive Chef at Aruba Marriott Resort

Chef Penacino also brings valuable food and beverage experience and an international flair to Aruba Marriott’s culinary program starting his career as a Line Cook at the Hotel Melia in Argentina in 2000. Having worked his way up the hotel food chain in Argentina and then the Cayman Islands, Chef Penacino served as Restaurant Supervisor and Restaurant Chef at Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort for five years before joining Aruba Marriott in April of 2013 as Executive Sous Chef. In his new role as Complex Executive Chef, he will continue to oversee all kitchen areas across the complex while improving guest and associate satisfaction and maximizing financial performance for the complex, as well as maintaining the highest standard of culinary excellence.

Marriott
Palm Beach, Aruba
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Vincent Pellegrini has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Casino & Spa

Graduating from the Culinary School at SENAC in São Paulo, the Brazilian native began his career as an in-house chef at a large international company before switching his focus to hotels. Since then Chef Pellegrini has spent more than eight years in Latin American and six in the Caribbean opening the restaurants at properties like the Grand Hyatt São Paulo, Hyatt Regency Trinidad, and most recently, the Hyatt Regency Curacao. Chef Pellegrini’s career highlights include planning and executing the menu at the Fifth Summit of the Americas held in Trinidad and Tobago in 2009, which was attended by 34 presidents and prime ministers. He was also responsible for the dinner at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) for the Queen of England and the other presidents, kings, prime ministers, and heads-of-state attending the event.

Hyatt
Palm Beach, Aruba
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Geraldine Coutinho-Meyers has been appointed as Associate Director of Sales at Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino announced the appointment of Geraldine Coutinho-Meyers as the new Associate Director of Sales of Aruba’s premier beachfront property. As the resort’s first employee, Coutinho returns to the Hyatt family with a familiarity and passion for the property. As the Associate Director of Sales, Coutinho will play an instrumental role in further enhancing Hyatt Regency Aruba as the resort undergoes exciting upgrades. Coutinho will work directly with the Director of Sales for the Hyatt Caribbean Resorts and the Sales Managers in the United States and Aruba.

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino
Palm Beach, Aruba
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Robert D. Guidice has been named General Manager at the Aruba Marriott Resort’s Stellaris Casino

Most recently spending time as Vice President of Table Games at Harrah’s Entertainment in Chester, PA, Guidice has been making his mark within the industry for almost 20 years. His experience includes his position as Assistant Casino Shift Manager at Motorcity Casino in Detroit and Tables Games Supervisor at the MGM Grand. Guidice was also a dealer with Sheraton Casino in Tunica, MS before being named Casino Manager with Carnival Cruise Lines.

the Aruba Marriott Resort’s Stellaris Casino
Palm Beach, Aruba
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Keirsin Tjon Pian Gi has been named Public Relations and ECommerce Manager at the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino

A member of the Aruba Marriott team since 2007, Tjon Pian Gi brings hospitality experience, deep familiarization with the resort and great enthusiasm to her new position. Tjon Pian Gi was most recently Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the Aruba Marriott, having joined the team in 2007 as a Front Desk Agent. Prior to that, Tjon Pian Gi worked closely with the Aruba Tourism Authority’s marketing department. A native of Holland, her passion for travel led her to volunteering across the globe in destinations such as Hong Kong, China, Thailand and Nepal.

the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
Palm Beach, Aruba
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Richard Roy has been named General Manager at The Westin Resort, Aruba

Roy, a seasoned hospitality executive with a background spanning over 25 years, served as hotel manager for the resort since 2007, and as acting general manager for the past nine months. Now, in his new official role, Roy will oversee daily operations, from sales and marketing performance to guest services and more. Before joining the 481-room Westin Resort, Aruba, Roy served as hotel manager at The Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas, and director of operations at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta. Roy began his nearly 10-year career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts as director of operations and director of food and beverage at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Also in Nashville, Roy held positions with Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and spent over fifteen years with Gaylord Entertainment.

The Westin Resort, Aruba
Palm Beach, Aruba