IHG®, (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of world's leading hotel companies, announces the new-build 91-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Playa del Carmen hotel, which recently opened its doors to mark the brand's arrival to this important leisure destination.
Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of awardwinning hotels, resorts and residences, is expanding its international presence with a fourth property in Mexico. Today, the company announced that it has been selected by GIM Desarrollos, Mexico City, to manage Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, Riviera Maya.
Overlooking the palm-lined beaches of the Caribbean Sea, this upscale, adults-only resort is steps away from Playa del Carmens famed Fifth Avenue and provides a wide variety of leisure offerings, including 10 restaurants and a state-of-the-art spa. Guests will enjoy the resorts 500 modern suites, each featuring a private balcony or terrace. Perfect for weddings or romantic getaways, the resort is home to a Romance Concierge and professional wedding specialists and features 7,987 square feet of flexible event space that can accommodate up to 700 guests.
Fairmont Mayakoba, an AAA-5 Diamond resort in Riviera Maya, is delighted to welcome Robert- Jan Woltering as General Manager. In his role, Woltering will work to strategically continue positioning this prized resort among the elite of Caribbean luxury destinations. Nearing its 15-year anniversary, the award-winning resort continues to redefine responsible luxury travel while providing extraordinary experiences for the most discerning guests. To achieve this level of merit, Woltering will work with his team of over 700 Heartists to continue delivering an exceptional service that comes from the heart, for which Fairmont Mayakoba is well-known, whilst magnifying the experience of each guest through culinary, wellness and cultural adventures that create loyalty and lasting memories. Woltering brings over 30 years of international hospitality experience to Fairmont Mayakoba. He began his career in 1987 when he held progressive food and beverage roles with Hilton International and Sheraton Hotels in The Netherlands, France and Madagascar. After joining Hotel Sofitel Luxembourg in 1995 as Food & Beverage Manager, he relocated to Dubai in 1997 as Executive Assistant General Manager with City Centre Hotel and Residence (managed by Sofitel). In 1999 Robert-Jan was appointed to his first General Manager position of the Grand Hotel Mercure Alfa in Luxembourg, before moving in 2004 to Hotel Mercure Prague Centre Na Porici, Praha, Czech Republic. From 2004 until 2015 he held several General Manager positions with Sofitel Hotels, including Sofitel Gent Belfort & Sofitel Brugge, Belgium; Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and Sofitel München Bayerpost, Munich, Germany, where he was subsequently promoted to Area General Manager Sofitel Germany. Robert-Jan returned to the United Arab Emirates in 2015 as General Manager, Fairmont Dubai before being appointed Regional Vice President, Fairmont and Raffles Hotels United Arab Emirates. Over the last 18 months he held interim support General Manager roles, first at Raffles Hotels Singapore and most recently at Fairmont Kea Lani. In addition to his impressive roles throughout his career, Woltering has served as a board member in the Amsterdam Red Cross, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Netherlands and the Amsterdam Tourism and Convention Board and speaks fluent English, French, German, Dutch and Spanish will be his fifth language very soon.
Experiencias Xcaret, the leader in sustainable tourism and socially responsible recreation in Mexico, is pleased to announce the grand opening of Hotel Xcaret Mexico, the company"s first five-star hotel that celebrates the best of Mexico and redefines the all-inclusive concept to include the most comprehensive offering in the market. A carefully designed, nature-centric destination just 45 minutes from Cancun International Airport, Hotel Xcaret Mexico introduces the ALL-FUN INCLUSIVE® concept that blends luxurious accommodations, first-class service and amenities, as well as complimentary access to eight nature parks and tours.
Known as Playa del Carmen’s first luxury lifestyle hotel, Thompson Playa del Carmen is excited to announce the appointment of Henar Gil Rios as General Manager. The property, which offers a first-of-its-kind hotel experience in Playa del Carmen with its two locations – the centrally-located, 5th Avenue Building and the intimate, oceanfront Beach House, located just a few blocks away – was recently recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards with Thompson Playa del Carmen recognized as the #9 Top Resorts in Eastern Mexico and Thompson Beach House recognized with #5 Top Resorts in Mexico.
Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of luxury hospitality professional Ledia Cámara as the new director of the Cenote Spa. Cámara joins the luxury Playa del Carmen resort as part of an ambitious project that promises to further position the Cenote Spa as one of the world's most renowned destination spas.
Thompson Playa del Carmen, the first luxury lifestyle-driven hotel in Riviera Maya, today announced the appointment of Nicholas Gold as its new General Manager. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Gold will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations at Thompson Playa del Carmen, including the rooms division, sales and marketing, revenue management, food and beverage, finance and entertainment. In this multi-faceted role, Gold will ensure that all Thompson Playa del Carmen services and facilities reflect quality standards, while delivering a consistent level of superior service for guests.
Royal Hideaway Playacar is pleased to announce the return of Teresa Alfonso to the position of Hotel Director. Mrs. Alfonso led operations from the property’s launch through its first seven years, and is widely considered to have set a new standard for luxury all-inclusive accommodations. She returns to Royal Hideaway Playacar to oversee a revitalization of the iconic property, set to be completed in December 2016.
Thompson Playa del Carmen, the first-of-its-kind luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen, today announced the appointment of Pedro Abascal as Executive Chef. Chef Abascal will oversee the launch of the hotel's daily dining experiences, including the first Mexican outpost of EMM Group's famed CATCH restaurant, which set the standard for elegant seafood dining, coupled with an electrifying nightlife component when it first opened in New York City four years ago. He will also oversee the property's three-meal restaurant, which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and the Beach House restaurant, opening early 2016, both of which enhance Mexican flavors with his unique touch.
Prior to joining Thompson Playa del Carmen, Smaldoni served as Managing Director of Faena Hotel and Universe in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Smaldoni possesses extensive years of experience in the hospitality sector, having served as General Manager for several notable properties throughout Mexico, including Capella Bahia Maroma and Ixtapa Resort & Spa; Tides Riviera Maya (now Viceroy Riviera Maya); and Quinta Real Huatulco and Gala Resort Playacar in Playa del Carmen and Huatulco (now Sandos Playacar and Dreams Huatulco).
Thompson Playa del Carmen, the first-of-its-kind luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen, today announced the appointment of Alexis Kagan as Director of Sales and Marketing. Kagan will oversee all sales and marketing efforts, including digital and creative marketing efforts, branding initiatives, strategic local and regional partnerships, advertising and regional, national and international media efforts.
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean Coast has appointed Maitre Cuisinier de France Michel Mustiere as Executive Chef, effective immediately. Mustiere brings with him more than 25 years of culinary experience in various countries and different prestigious restaurants and hotels worldwide. Formerly Executive Chef of the resort's award- winning French restaurant, Mustiere is one of only seven chefs in Mexico, 300 in the world to attain the prestigious Master Chef title.
The Grand Hyatt brand announced today that it will add a new resort, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort, to its world-class portfolio when the hotel opens on the Riviera Maya along the Caribbean Sea on June 15, 2015.
Dennis Clark has been promoted to general manager, Fairmont Mayakoba. Clark brings over 35 years of hospitality experience to this position, starting at Hyatt Hotels. In 1983 Clark joined Ritz Carlton hotels where he held several progressive positions. In 1994, Clark joined Fairmont as director, food & beverage, Fairmont San Jose and held that position until 1997 when he was promoted to hotel manager. In 1998, Clark transferred to Boston when he was appointed general manager, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. Clark relocated to his most recent position as general manager the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle in 2003.
George Terpilowski, Regional Vice President, Bermuda & Caribbean Region, and General Manager, The Fairmont Southampton, is pleased to announce the appointment of DENNIS CLARK as General Manager, Fairmont Mayakoba effective March 15, 2015
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean Coast has appointed Georgina Godoy as director of sales, effective immediately. In her new position, Godoy oversees the development and implementation of worldwide sales for the luxury all-inclusive resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
Azul Hotels by Karisma, a premier collection of Gourmet Inclusive® properties located throughout the Riviera Maya, Mexico and Negril, Jamaica, today announced a $40 million expansion of the award-winning Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma in Playa del Carmen. The expansion of Azul Fives Hotel, scheduled for completion in January 2015, will include an Essence Section featuring 64 luxuriously appointed suites and The Fives Plaza with three gourmet restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, and a gym.
A veteran of the hospitality industry, Campos boasts an illustrious 25-year career working for well-known hotel companies such as Hilton Hotels and two luxury resorts; Four Season's Punta Mita and Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya. Long known for repeat guests, Campos's primary responsibility is to ensure Mahekal is strongly positioned in key and emerging markets. In addition to leading the sales and reservations team, Campos is responsible for all advertising and public relations efforts continuing to bring positive awareness to the resort which recently underwent a name change and significant improvements.
Fairmont Mayakoba, the Riviera Maya resort recently named one of the “Top 50 Resorts in Mexico” by Condé Nast’s Traveler’s 2011 Readers Choice Awards, welcomes Sven-Erik Richter as Hotel Manager to its hotel management team. A veteran of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand and other premier luxury hotels throughout the world, Richter brings over 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry. His most recent positions included Director of Operations at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle as well as the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace in Switzerland.