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Marinette Dorkhom Giaquinta has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort

Marinette joins Rosewood with over 10 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales and marketing. Most recently, Marinette spent eight years as director of global sales at Radisson Hotel Group, where she managed sales strategies for the company's global portfolio of top hotels. Previously, Marinette worked as director of sales at Jumeirah Essex House in New York City and director of marketing at Metropolitan Hotel and Tower in Beirut, as well as senior sales manager at Marriott International. Marinette graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Institutional Management and attended the Global Executive Leadership Professional Program at the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania.

Rosewood Hotel Group
San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
Development Opening

Viceroy Debuts its Newest Property, Viceroy Los Cabos

Today, Los Angeles-based and award-winning Viceroy Hotel Group proudly debuts its 15th property worldwide with the highly anticipated opening of Viceroy Los Cabos. The latest addition to The Viceroy Icon Collection – an elite group of the modern luxury brand"s most breathtaking properties – Viceroy Los Cabos is located in the heart of San José del Cabo on the picturesque coast of Baja California. This opening marks a proud collaboration with Rodina Group, one of the top investment firms in Mexico specializing in hospitality, real estate, transportation and infrastructure. Originally concepted by Mexico-based architect, Miguel Angel Aragonés, and formally known as Mar Adentro, the 194-room masterpiece has re-emerged as a Viceroy property after undergoing renovations and enhancements. With a dreamscape design embracing the natural beauty of water throughout every facet of the resort, the new Viceroy Los Cabos is a canvas for discovery with cinematic views and alluring experiences around every turn. Completely reconceptualized and brand new to the resort are a beachfront pool and bar, a refreshed and vibrant lobby and arrival experience, new dining venues, and a state-of-the-art fitness center curated by Los Angeles-based celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak.

Viceroy
San José del Cabo, Mexico
Appointment

Martin Kipping has been appointed as General Manager at Viceroy Los Cabos

Viceroy Los Cabos, the forthcoming Icon Collection resort located in the heart of San Jose Del Cabo on the coast of Baja California, is pleased to announce the appointments of Martin Kipping as General Manager and Cataline Lloyd as Director of Sales and Marketing. Under the leadership of Kipping and Lloyd, Viceroy Los Cabos, formally known as Mar Adentro, will debut May 2018 with striking new additions and enchancements to the architecturally stunning property.

Viceroy
San José del Cabo, Mexico
Appointment

Cristian Schwuger has been named Executive Chef at Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda del Mar

Trained in Argentina and passionate about French cuisine, Schwuger brings his unique sensibility for creating a fresh approach to the dining experience. Prior to joining Sheraton, Cristian served as the Executive Chef at the W in Santiago, Chile, as well as various positions at several Relais & Chateaux across South America. Schwuger, who joined the Sheraton Grand Los Cabos in July 2016, has quickly moved up the ranks and is ready to take the helm. "My desire to bring great culinary satisfaction to our guests is what drives me every day," said Cristian. "I am a student of my profession and delighted with my new role. I couldn't be more thrilled to lead our superior staff."

Marriott
Cabo Del Sol, Mexico
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Manuel de Luca has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda del Mar

Manuel de Luca, who has been the Executive Chef at Sheraton Grand Los Cabos for the last six years and simultaneously running the food and beverage operations will take on the directorship full time. De Luca has always believed that quality and excellence require dedication and commitment and that is the ethic he will be bringing to his new position.

Marriott
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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Eliezer Quinones has been appointed as General Manager at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences

Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, an Auberge Resorts Collection property and Los Cabos' newest beachfront resort, announces an occasion to break out the Casamigos tequila – the appointment of Eliezer Quinones as general manager. Since opening its doors in February 2017, the contemporary resort has set itself apart by instilling a free-spirited energy throughout the quintessential luxury resort experience. Named as one of the top 52 places to visit in 2018 by The New York Times, the resort has more reason to celebrate with Quinones joining as general manager. A former professional baseball player, Quinones has an innate understanding of the power of teamwork, a fiercely competitive nature and a goal-oriented character that he brings to his new leadership role overseeing the team at Chileno Bay Resort.Fueled by a desire to find the opportunity hidden in every challenge, Quinones has found success in both professional baseball and the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Auberge Resorts, Quinones was general manager at Tafer Resorts' two Puerto Vallarta, Mexico properties. Previously he was at Capella Hotels and Resorts where he managed properties in Zihuantanejo and Los Cabos, Mexico, playing a significant role in the pre-opening and launch of the brand's first residential hotel project in Mexico. Early in his career, he worked with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he quickly rose through the ranks taking positions in Las Vegas, St. Thomas, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Cancun. Moving to Los Cabos with his wife and two daughters to accept his new leadership role with Auberge Resorts, Quinones joins the owners of residences at Chileno Bay Resort and nearby Discovery Land Company's Chileno Bay Club to call Cabo's most celebrated coast his home. Quinones graduated from Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, with a Bachelor of Arts, Communications. He transitioned into baseball's minor leagues following college where he had the opportunity to play for four years with the Cincinnati Reds organization. His interest in hospitality was first piqued during off-season runs along the beaches of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, where he became intrigued and enamored with the hotels that lined the coast.

Auberge Collection
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Aguascalientes in Mexico

Hyatt Hotels Corporation  announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement for the 144-key Hyatt Place Aguascalientes with affiliates of Promotora Comercial Abadan, S.A. de C.V. The hotel will be managed by Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, one of the most respected hospitality companies in the Mexican hotel industry. Upon its expected opening in 2019, Hyatt Place Aguascalientes will be Mexico"s sixth Hyatt Place hotel.

Hyatt Place
Aguascalientes, Mexico
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Karisma Announced Planned Opening of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts along the Riviera Maya

Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB and VIA), are pleased to announce a Spring/Summer 2019 opening of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. Representing Mexico"s first and only Gourmet Inclusive® Nickelodeon resort, the property marks the second within the luxurious collection of five-star experiential resorts, following the award-winning Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya further reimagines the art of hospitality to deliver non-stop fun and entertainment for discerning guests, with one of the destination"s largest water attractions, every suite offering ocean views and private swim-ups, memorable character experiences, and world-class cuisine as a part of Karisma"s renowned Gourmet Inclusive® Experience.

Azul
Cancún, Mexico
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Jonny Hansen has been appointed as Director of Real Estate at Rancho San Lucas

Solmar Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonny Hansen as Director of Real Estate for the company"s newest development, Rancho San Lucas, an 834-acre private resort community that blends a world-class resort experience with residential lifestyle amenities. With in-depth knowledge and experience in Mexico"s real estate market combined with an extensive international network of clients, Hansen will lead the company"s first real estate development.

Solmar
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Appointment

Nestor Daniel Can Jones has been appointed as Head Mixologist at Grand Velas Los Cabos

Nestor Daniel Can Jones has been named head Mixologist of the “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Grand Velas Los Cabos. In his new position, he oversees the AAA Five Diamond resort’s craft cocktails and signature beverage offerings at its four bars, including the new Tequila & Mezcal Bar opening in March. The appointment is effective immediately.

Grand Velas Resorts
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico