Eddy Loomans has been appointed as Resort Manager at Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten
Eddy Loomans brings hospitality expertise to new role with the two all-inclusive resorts as he leads efforts in enhancing the overall experience for guests of all ages.
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JW Marriott transports Mindfulness to St. Maarten with the opening of JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa
The first JW Marriott and Marriott International luxury property in St. Maarten is set to elevate the island's hospitality landscape by seamlessly merging luxury and wellness within this highly-coveted destination.
Todd Reichelt has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott St. Maarten Resort & Spa
JW Marriott St. Maarten Resort & Spa’s first Marriott International luxury hotel in St. Maarten, is delighted to announce the appointment of Todd Reichelt as its General Manager. He will serve at the helm of the exclusive property, overseeing all operations and the resort’s business strategy, opening next month.
Sjors Martins has been appointed as Resort Manager at Sonesta St. Maarten
Sonesta St. Maarten, encompassing the opulent, adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort and the family-oriented Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, announces the appointment of Sjors Martins as the new Resort Manager. Leveraging his profound expertise in hospitality and team leadership, Martins will supervise staffing, rooms, dining and drinking establishments, guest services, and more across both Sonesta St. Maarten properties.
Jahangir Hadjmohammadreza has been named General Manager at the Westin St. Maarten Resort and Spa
Prior to leading the Westin St. Maarten team, Jahangir was recognized as Columbia Sussex’s 2008 Midwest region General Manager of the year, received the Louisville Marriott’s Service Excellency Award and nine additional awards with the Louisville Marriott for Most Improved Hotel. With a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Jahangir started his notable career with Columbia Sussex as the Assistant Banquet Manager for the Marriott East in Louisville and quickly displayed his knack for leadership and management. Within fifteen years he acquired experience as general manager of several full-service properties including the Louisville Marriott East, Casino Aztar Hotel in Evansville, Ind. and Wyndham Chicago Hotel.
Iwan Pennings has been appointed as Executive Chef at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino
Chef Pennings brings along the expertise of 15 years in the European and Caribbean culinary industries. He joins Sonesta Maho from celebrity hotspot Cotton House Resort on the glamorous island of Mustique, where he created fare for the island’s social elite and the global jet set. His new position at Sonesta Maho will include the creation of innovative menus for guest and event dining, as well as leading his culinary team to new levels of excellence. From 2002-2008, he worked with World ResidenSea,, a residential club association aboard a 644-foot private luxury yacht, where he earned the position of chef de cuisine. A Dutch native, Chef Pennings attended culinary school in the Netherlands, earning an advanced chef’s degree. He further honed his skills in prominent Amsterdam restaurants, including NH Barbizon Palace, Restaurant de Giesser Wildeman and Restaurant Vermeer.