Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa today announced the appointment of John Stanford Hazard as Managing Director. A seasoned leader with a proven track record of excellence across the Caribbean and U.S. hospitality markets, Hazard brings more than two decades of expertise in luxury hotel operations, brand strategy and experiential guest service.
Melina Forla, boasting over 25 years in the hospitality industry, has been an integral part of JEM Worldwide's leadership team since 2022. A native Argentinean, Forla has worked at renowned resorts in the Caribbean, United States and Latin America, including 12 years with Marriott International's Westin Brand in the Caribbean, specializing in Sales and Operations. Notably, she has spent most of her hospitality career in the Cayman Islands, where her efforts were concentrated on sales for leisure, corporate and incentive group segments. Leading a team of experts from JEM, Forla is exclusively dedicated to planning and executing Salterra's grand opening in 2025.
Marti Trieschmann, the newly appointed Luxury Director of Sales & Marketing, will play a pivotal role in the success of Salterra Resort & Spa. She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked with renowned branded hotels such as Marriott, Westin, Hilton, and Hyatt. Her strong knowledge of Marriott's properties, especially in the Caribbean, position her as a key player in establishing Salterra as a distinguished property in the region. As Luxury Director of Sales & Marketing, Trieschmann will be responsible for building a successful sales and marketing team, providing day-to-day leadership to Salterra's sales and reservations associates, and collaborating with the executive team to set top-line revenue targets.