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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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Eduardo Garcia Ramirez has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Royal Uno® All Inclusive Resort & Spa

Eduardo Garcia Ramirez brings over 15 years of experience working in restaurant management, tourism, and sales. Originally from the Mexican state of Michoacán, he held roles at leading hospitality brands in Mexico including Secrets and Dreams in Playa Mujeres, Live Aqua Boutique in Playa del Carmen, among others. Prior to joining Royal Uno, he was Food & Beverage Director at Zoëtry Agua in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Ramirez's wide experience of working in luxury all-inclusive resorts, managing specialty restaurants and buffet-style eateries, creating theme night dining concepts, and catering for weddings and events makes him a great asset in his new role as he leads Royal Uno's food and beverage team.

Royal Resorts
Cancún, Mexico
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Leonardo Daniel Trujillo Gómez has been appointed as Executive Chef at Royal Uno® All Inclusive Resort & Spa

Originally from the Mexican state of Chiapas, Trujillo has more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry-leading international luxury all-inclusive resort brands in the Riviera Maya, Cancun, and Playa Mujeres including Secrets and Dreams, Excellence, Azul Fives by Karisma, and the Four Diamond Hard Rock Hotel in Puerto Vallarta. Leonardo began as a Chef de Partie, rising to Executive Sous-Chef and then Executive Chef. Most recently, Trujillo lent his talent as the Executive Chef at Dreams Sands Cancun where he was responsible for seven specialty restaurants. Some of his culinary specialties include Italian, Asian, Brazilian, International, and Mediterranean dishes, and he is passionate about traditional Mexican cuisine. Leonardo has incredible attention to service and details that drive innovation and creativity with a focus on specialty and buffet restaurants, theme nights, and weddings.

Royal Resorts
Cancún, Mexico
Development Pipeline

Hotel Terrestre: A Soular Oaxacan Retreat

100% connected to the earth, sun, and sea. 100% powered by solar energy and 100% local. Located in the Mexican jungle outside Puerto Escondido, Grupo Habita's newest project, Hotel Terrestre, due to open in February 2022, invites guests to reconnect with the luxury of nature. The property's sustainable ethos and commitment to providing a sanctuary of rest and relaxation makes it an ideal getaway for rejuvenation and soaking in one's surroundings through sophisticated simplicity.

Design Hotels
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
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Pedro Soares has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya

Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, a luxury resort located in a private complex along the sparkling Caribbean coastline and surrounded by nature in Riviera Maya, Mexico, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pedro Soares as its Food & Beverage Manager. In his new role, Soraes will lead the food and beverage team at the resort and oversee its five onsite eateries, all dedicated to integrating fresh ingredients and products of the eastern Mexico region into the menus. Restaurants at the resort include signature restaurant Casa Amate, serving diverse Latin American cuisine in an eclectic, residential-style setting; Sotavento, known for fresh seafood and daily chef specials available for feet-in-the-sand dining; VB serving creative plant-based dishes; poolside pavilion restaurant Cocina Milagro, with an open-concept kitchen; and casual beachfront restaurant Tinta del Pulpo. Soares will be overseeing new culinary initiatives to be launched in 2022, including wine pairing dinners, romantic meals under beach cabanas, and poolside parties with barbeques and Mexican street food.

Hyatt
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Donna Wells has been appointed as Board Director at CWT

Donna is a Non-Executive director on the boards of Walker & Dunlop Inc. (NYSE: WD), Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK), and Betterment. She was previously a Non-Executive board member with Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (now NASDAQ: AVPT), and Boston Private Bank (now NASDAQ: SIVB).

CWT
Mexico
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Ellen Keszler has been appointed as HR & Compensation Committee Chair at CWT

Ellen is a Non-Executive director on the boards of Sojern (the global travel data and media services company) and Shep (the travel data analytics and communications business). She was formerly a Non-Executive board director with Extended Stay America (NASDAQ: STAY), Farelogix, North Texas Public Broadcasting, Pros Holdings Inc. (NYSE: PRO), Travel and Transport, Yapta, and Routehappy.

CWT
Mexico
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Jim Abrahamson has been appointed as Board Chair at CWT

Jim currently serves as Non-Executive Chair of the Board of VICI Properties, Inc. (NYSE: VICI) and as a Non-Executive director on the boards of CorePoint Lodging, Inc. (NYSE: CPLG), and BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV). He was also formerly a Non-Executive director at La Quinta Holdings (NYSE: LQ), as well as a former member of the Board of Directors at InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG).

CWT
Mexico
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Javier Martinez has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya

As the hotel manager of Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, the brand's first ever property in the Mexican Caribbean, Martinez will manage the administration of all day-to-day hotel services and activities at the new hotel. The new build is set to open in January 2022 and will provide a haven for travelers with direct access to a secluded beach on the resorts' private bay. Featuring oceanfront accommodations alongside seven specialty world-class restaurants and bars, multiple pools and a luxury spa, Martinez will manage all operational efforts throughout the hotel, and ensure the successful alignment of property services with the global brand strategy.

Hilton
Tulum Riviera Maya, Mexico
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Santiago Rivera has been appointed as Managing Director at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya and Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive Resort

As the managing director of both the 349-room Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya and 735-room Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive Resort, Rivera is responsible for leading the opening of both properties, administering management across hotel operations, and spearheading the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives.

Hilton
Tulum Riviera Maya, Mexico
Development Opening

Drift Hotels Opens First Property, Bringing A Design-forward Escape To San José Del Cabo

Located on the edge of San José del Cabo's Gallery District, Drift San José del Cabo, opened November 15, 2021, capturing the style and energy of the surrounding neighborhood with its industrial Baja chic design and welcoming mezcal bar. The intimate property radiates the laidback local lifestyle, a welcome complement to the larger resorts found throughout the area and is the first property to open under the Drift Hotels brand. TMC Hospitality's first property to open under the Drift Hotels brand.

Drift Hotels
San José del Cabo, Mexico