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Sumanth Das has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, the award-winning oceanfront resort on Mexico's Pacific coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sumanth Das as Director of Food and Beverage. A seasoned global hospitality executive with a career spanning over two decades and nine countries, Das brings extensive leadership experience, deep culinary passion, and a full-circle connection to the Punta Mita property - where his Four Seasons journey first began nearly 20 years ago.

Four Seasons
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Christian González has been appointed as General Manager at Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian González as General Manager of Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning, oceanfront enclave in Punta de Mita, Mexico. A respected hospitality leader with deep roots in the region, González brings over 25 years of luxury hospitality expertise and a passion for creating one-of-a-kind, culturally immersive guest experiences.

Auberge Collection
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Montage And Pendry Punta Mita Officially Break Ground In Nayarit

Montage International, in partnership with developer DINE and LCA Capital, has officially broken ground on the highly-anticipated Montage Punta Mita and Pendry Punta Mita, and branded residences within the renowned 1,500-acre master-planned community of Punta Mita, a coveted luxury destination on its own private peninsula in Nayarit. Set to open in 2027, Montage Punta Mita will feature 145 guestrooms and 62 Montage Residences and Pendry Punta Mita will feature 125 guestrooms and 32 Pendry Residences.

Montage Hotels & Resorts
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Ivan Bautista Martinez has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Codex at Conrad Punta de Mita

Having held a number of positions at high-end restaurants and luxury resorts including Restaurante Alcalde in Guadalajara, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Martinez's professional journey is demonstrative of his commitment and passion for creating unforgettable memories and providing guests with a true taste of Mexico. Given his vast experience, Martinez has proven his affinity for kitchen management within the luxury hospitality space and is now responsible for Codex's menu development and kitchen operations.

Conrad
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Antonio Meden has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Conrad Punta de Mita

Antonio "Tony" Meden joins the Conard Punta de Mita team from Etéreo, part of Auberge Resorts Collection. Prior to his tenure at Auberge Resorts, Meden held multiple roles at various luxury properties including Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Thompson Playa del Carmen and Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City. Today, Meden oversees all culinary outlets at Conrad Punta de Mita, including the intimate Agave Studio with its own dedicated tequila barrel tasting room, award-winning signature restaurant Codex, and the oceanfront eatery offering reimagined Mexican and American favorites, Mezquite.

Conrad
Punta Mita, Mexico
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German Ghelfi has been appointed as Executive Chef at Conrad Punta de Mita

With more than 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, German Ghelfi will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations for Conrad Punta de Mita and contribute to the ongoing success of the resort's various dining outlets including signature restaurant Codex, Mezquite and Arbol. With a passion for creating memorable experiences through food and local traditions, his storied career as a culinary leader includes a variety of international roles, previously serving as culinary director and executive chef at Mandarin Oriental Santiago, as well as cluster executive chef at Waldorf Astoria's first property in Latin America, Waldorf Astoria Panama.

Conrad
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Eduardo Sampere has been appointed as Resort Manager at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, welcomes Eduardo Sampere as the new Resort Manager, now at the helm of the brand's first adult-only tented resort in the Americas, with 15 luxury tents nestled amid 48 forested acres (19 hectares) overlooking the Pacific. With two decades in the hospitality industry and a drive to deliver exceptional guest experiences, Eduardo brings a unique blend of expertise and vision to his new role as Resort Manager. A lifelong lover of the great outdoors who is captivated by wildlife, Eduardo is thrilled to join Naviva, where he can effortlessly marry his two greatest passions - nature and hospitality.

Four Seasons
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Montage International to Develop Montage and Pendry Resorts in Punta Mita

Montage International and DINE have reached an agreement for the development of both a Montage and a Pendry resort within the 1,500-acre, private peninsula master-development community of Punta Mita in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. Set to open in 2026, the new resorts will include Montage Punta Mita with branded Montage Residences and Pendry Punta Mita with branded Pendry Residences. The resorts will feature luxurious amenities including Spa Montage, Spa Pendry, an array of food & beverage offerings, outdoor sporting experiences, and a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces. Guests of both properties will also enjoy access to the amenities of the broader Punta Mita development, including two signature Jack Nicklaus golf courses, five residential beach clubs, ocean adventures through the Punta Mita Ocean Sports team and more.

Montage Hotels & Resorts
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Denis Espina has been appointed as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita today announces the appointment of Denis Espina as resort manager at the newly revitalized oceanfront resort, which revealed elements of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation this year. A true Four Seasons success story, Espina has spent more than two decades working in various roles for the brand's global portfolio and began his management career at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita overseeing the property's pool and beach experiences. Espina rejoins the resort family at an exciting time as it debuts three newly renovated beach homes, plunge pool suites with dramatic ocean views, a sleek mezcal bar, and a fully transformed adults-only pool just in time for summer.

Four Seasons
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Ronny Fernández has been appointed as Manager at Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts welcomes Ronny Fernández as the inaugural resort manager of Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico. Set to open in November 2022, the Resort will feature 15 luxury tents nestled amidst 48 forested acres on the Riviera Nayarit's Pacific Coast. Fernández, who held ascending roles with Four Seasons since 2003, will bring the portfolio's most intimate resort to life through a high touch yet unassuming experience that encourages personal growth and self-discovery.

Four Seasons
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Expands in Mexico with Innovative and Experiential Tented Resort in Punta Mita

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's leading luxury hospitality companies, announces plans for an innovative resort concept focusing on highly customisable itineraries led by personal guides, sustainable design and programming inspired by the nature and history of Mexico. The new luxury tented resort will be an expansion of the existing Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in an untouched enclave within the Resort community. Set to open in late 2022, Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico will offer a collection of 15 luxury tents nestled in the lush forests of the Riviera Nayarit with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Inspired by the idea of naturaleza viva, or "live naturally," the Resort is deeply integrated into its natural surroundings, inviting guests to connect with the land, sea, fellow guests, and most importantly, themselves.

Four Seasons
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Jesús Duron has been appointed as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

With ten years of experience in renowned restaurants, Duron’s most recent position was as Chef de Partie Garde Manger and Patîsserie position at Elmer Restaurant, a chic bistro in Paris, France. Beginning his career in Mexico City as kitchen assistant at Les Moustaches, an elegant restaurant specializing in French cuisine, Duron has served as a chef at a number of celebrated restaurants, including La Marine in Noirmoutier, France; Azurmendi Restaurante in Vizcaya, Spain; El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain; and multiple restaurants in Mexico City including, Pujol, Quintonil and Biko. Fluent in French and Spanish, Duron will bring his international expertise and creative vision to his new role at Carolina Restaurant and craft delectable dishes specializing in fine local meats, seafood and fish.

Marriott
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Brian King has been named Director of Sales & Marketing at St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

Throughout his career, King has focused on sales and marketing for the luxury hospitality industry. Before joining the team at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, King previously served as director of sales at Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa in addition to holding commercial and operational positions both at Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center and Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buenos Aires. King has worked for more than a decade with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, beginning his career in Aerol'neas Argentina.

Starwood
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Carolynn Hemmerich has been appointed as Director of Sales at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

Prior to joining The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Hemmerich honed her sales experience within the luxury hospitality industry. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Kent State University in Ohio, Hemmerich began her foray into sales and marketing. In 2002, Hemmerich joined the Los Angeles-based sales and marketing team for Las Ventanas al Para'so, A Rosewood Resort, in Los Cabos, Mexico. During her nine-year tenure at Las Ventanas, Hemmerich held the positions of sales and marketing coordinator and sales manager before serving as the associate director of sales for six years, where she developed new business and maintained existing clients, created a new sales territory structure, and supported the director of sales and marketing.

Starwood
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Andrea Carneiro has been named Director of Sales and Marketing at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Latin America Division today announced that Andrea Carneiro has joined The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort as director of sales and marketing. With more than a decade of experience in the Mexican luxury hospitality industry, Carneiro is an ideal candidate to enhance the resort’s sales and marketing strategies toward increasing revenue. In her new role, Carneiro will be tasked with developing and implementing innovative initiatives to boost awareness, sales, and market share while simultaneously garnering new business opportunities in existing and emerging markets. Throughout the span of her career, Carneiro has focused on sales and marketing within the luxury hospitality industry. Prior to joining The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Carneiro served as the director of sales and marketing for Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, where she increased market share in existing markets and maximized new business development opportunities in emerging markets. Previously, Carneiro spent five years at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, where she grew from sales manager to director of sales. Carneiro has held sales and operations positions at a variety of additional hotels and resorts throughout Mexico. Carneiro completed her undergraduate education in business at Fundação Getulio Vargas in São Paulo, Brazil. She continued her business education at Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Pau in Pau, France followed by a degree from Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland, the oldest hotel school in the world.

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Punta Mita, Mexico