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Larry Tsoumas has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Zihuatanejo

Thompson Zihuatanejo, a beach resort by Hyatt located in Mexico's idyllic La Playa Ropa, announces the appointment of Larry Tsoumas as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 25 years in five-star world-class luxury markets, Tsoumas returns to the Hyatt corporation where he will drive hotel performance and commercial strategy through marketing, sales, revenue management, events and communications.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Javier Garcia Cerrillo has been appointed as Executive Chef at Thompson Zihuatanejo

Just like all good recipes start with an origin and ingredients at its base, Javier Garcia Cerrillo's own started at home. Both his mother and grandmother were exceptional cooks and encouraged him to follow his dream which led him to the Culinary Institute of Xalapa at the age of 13. Having traveled and lived in many countries including Argentina, Tierra de Fuego, Finland, Greece and spending five years at a Michelin starred restaurant in Spain, Cerrillo's culinary influence spans the globe. After studying cuisine and gastronomy at Anáhuac Cancún University, he worked at various restaurants and properties throughout Quintana Roo as well as in Puebla and Guadalajara.

Hyatt
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Susan Williams has been appointed as Director of Sales, Events and Marketing at Thompson Zihuatanejo

Based in Southern California, the new Director of Sales, Events and Marketing, Susan Williams, will oversee a variety of aspects at Thompson Zihuatanejo, including sales and brand strategy, advertising and marketing channels, event operations and staff as well as travel agency relations, website content, and more. Williams began her career in sales with Hyatt in Louisville, KY and has worked in several markets ever since.

Hyatt
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Miguel Baltazar has been appointed as Executive Chef at Thompson Zihuatanejo

A national finalist in Mexico's "Chef of the Year" competition, Executive Chef Miguel Baltazar received his Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts/Gastronomy at the Instituto Culinario de Mexico in 2008, after a year abroad in 2007 at the École Hôtelière et de Tourisme Paul Augier in Nice, France. Following the completion of his formal culinary training, Baltazar staged at Le Chantecler and La Rotonde Brasserie under the helm of two-star Michelin Chef Jean-Denis Rieubland, before returning to Mexico to further hone his craft and showcase his culinary talent at Mestizo in Puerto Vallarta; Grupo Altozano (in his hometown); Quipan Cocina Mexicana Contemporánea; and Hotel Virrey de Mendoza. Throughout his career, Baltazar has graced the kitchens of many award-winning luxury resorts, including Capella Hotel Group's Ixtapa Resort, Amanyara Resort in Turks & Caicos, Esperanza Resort in Los Cabos, and beyond. Leading multicultural culinary teams, he has contributed to earning prestigious honor such as AAA Five Diamonds, Forbes Five Stars, and the Relais & Châteaux standards. Bringing over a decade of culinary experience to Thompson Zihuatanejo, Baltazar guides the culinary operations of CENIZA and HAO—the resort's two beachside restaurants that feature Mexican-Pacific Coast fare inspired by the seasons.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Jerri Lyn Walker has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Zihuatanejo

Director of Sales and Marketing Jerri Lyn Walker brings more than 25 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry to Thompson Zihuatanejo, as well as a keen understanding of the broader destination and Mexican tourism market. Walker's passion for Mexico began with her career as the Reservation and Sales Manager for Hotel Palmilla (currently the One&Only Palmilla) in Los Cabos in 1991. Walker was then recruited to join the award-winning Esperanza, An Auberge Resort as their Director of Sales and Marketing, where she managed the hotel's opening and oversaw the U.S. office. In 2017, Walker brought her expertise to Villa del Sol Resort Zihuatanejo, where she further honed her keen understanding of the destination and tourism market. Walker was invited to continue her leadership at the property as it transitioned into a Thompson hotel. Today, she oversees sales, marketing, advertising, and reservations for leisure and group travelers at the newly debuted Thompson Zihuatanejo.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Carlos Carreon has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson Zihuatanejo

Born and raised in the celebrated vacation destination, Riviera Maya, General Manager Carlos Carreon has always felt a deep-rooted connection to the hospitality industry. Dedicating almost 15 years of his life to managing luxury hotel properties across Mexico, Carreon comes to Thompson Zihuatanejo after three years as Hotel Manager of sister property Thompson Playa del Carmen. Upon completing his formal education at Colegio Maslow in Playa del Carmen, Carreon began his career as a Front Office Manager with Mosquito Hotels. After five years as Operations Manager for Mosquito Blue & Mosquito Beach Hotels, Carreon joined the Thompson Hotels family as Director of Rooms at their Playa del Carmen property in 2015. With his industry knowledge and management skills, Carreon quickly rose to Hotel Manager in 2016. Under his leadership the resort was named one of the "Best Hotels in Playa del Carmen" in 2018 by U.S. News and World Report and one of the "Best Resorts in Eastern Mexico" in 2017 by Condé Nast Traveler.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Development Opening

Now Open: Thompson Zihuatanejo

With the completion of a major renovation, Thompson Zihuatanejo is now open, joining the award-winning Thompson Hotels portfolio. The new lifestyle resort is situated directly along Playa La Ropa beach and its protected bay — an oceanside destination in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Thompson Hotels To Debut Newest Resort In Zihuatanejo on Mexico's Pacific Coast

Luxury lifestyle brand Thompson Hotels will debut its newest luxury resort in Zihuatanejo, Mexico in late 2018, following a repositioning and extensive redesign. Located oceanfront along the destination's Playa La Ropa beach on Mexico's majestic Pacific Coast, Thompson Zihuatanejo will feature 54 suites, multiple food & beverage experiences, and stunning pools, all inspired by the natural beauty of the land, sand and sea.

Thompson
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Jorge Ildefonso has been appointed as Executive Chef at Viceroy Zihuatanejo

Chef Ildefonso, who has more than 12 years of culinary experience in leading hotels and resorts in Mexico, comes to Viceroy Zihuatanejo from the exclusive Viceroy Riviera Maya on the Mexican Caribbean, where he was Executive Chef. Chef Ildefonso’s previous experience includes serving as the Chef de Cuisine, Hotel Grand Luxxe, Nuevo Vallarta; Executive Sous Chef, Hotel Villa del Palmar, Loreto; and Chef de Cuisine, The Grand Mayan Hotel, Los Cabos. He earned a Sous Chef designation from the Uniglobal Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico in 2007.

Viceroy
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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Martin Kipping has been appointed as General Manager at Viceroy Zihuatanejo

Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Kipping as the General Manager of Viceroy Zihuatanejo, the exclusive beachfront resort in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Mr. Kipping comes to Zihuatanejo from the Viceroy Hotel Anguilla, in Anguilla, BWI, where he was the resort manager. Mr. Kipping has more than 16 years of luxury hospitality management experience. He began his hotel career in Washington D.C. and went on to serve in various positions at Four Seasons properties in Nevis, Boston, Costa Rica, and Las Vegas. A native of Germany, he attended Les Roche International School of Hotel Management in Bluche, Switzerland, earning a degree in Hospitality Management. He is a member of the Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas, a non-profit organization committed to enriching the lives of deserving and talented local students who are passionate about a career in hospitality or the culinary arts and to making a difference in the community.

Viceroy
Zihuatanejo, Mexico