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Karina Zuñiga has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Casa Velas

Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts has appointed Juan Carlos López Ruiz, Hotel Manager of Velas Vallarta, and Karina Zuñiga, Hotel Manager of Casa Velas, effective immediately. In their new positions, López and Zuñiga are responsible for overseeing day-to-day resort operations at the family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay and 80 suite boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club, respectively

Juan Carlos López Ruiz has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Velas Vallarta

Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts has appointed Juan Carlos López Ruiz, Hotel Manager of Velas Vallarta, and Karina Zuñiga, Hotel Manager of Casa Velas, effective immediately. In their new positions, López and Zuñiga are responsible for overseeing day-to-day resort operations at the family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay and 80 suite boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club, respectively.

Pedro Abascal has been appointed as Executive Chef at Thompson Playa del Carmen

Thompson Playa del Carmen, the first-of-its-kind luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen, today announced the appointment of Pedro Abascal as Executive Chef. Chef Abascal will oversee the launch of the hotel's daily dining experiences, including the first Mexican outpost of EMM Group's famed CATCH restaurant, which set the standard for elegant seafood dining, coupled with an electrifying nightlife component when it first opened in New York City four years ago. He will also oversee the property's three-meal restaurant, which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and the Beach House restaurant, opening early 2016, both of which enhance Mexican flavors with his unique touch.

Julian Smaldoni has been named General Manager at Thompson Playa del Carmen

Prior to joining Thompson Playa del Carmen, Smaldoni served as Managing Director of Faena Hotel and Universe in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Smaldoni possesses extensive years of experience in the hospitality sector, having served as General Manager for several notable properties throughout Mexico, including Capella Bahia Maroma and Ixtapa Resort & Spa; Tides Riviera Maya (now Viceroy Riviera Maya); and Quinta Real Huatulco and Gala Resort Playacar in Playa del Carmen and Huatulco (now Sandos Playacar and Dreams Huatulco).

Alexis Kagan has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Thompson Playa del Carmen

Thompson Playa del Carmen, the first-of-its-kind luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen, today announced the appointment of Alexis Kagan as Director of Sales and Marketing. Kagan will oversee all sales and marketing efforts, including digital and creative marketing efforts, branding initiatives, strategic local and regional partnerships, advertising and regional, national and international media efforts.

Natalie Smith has been appointed as East Coast Sales Representative at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean Coast has appointed Natalie Smith as East Coast Sales Rep, effective immediately. In her new position, Smith oversees the development and implementation of sales along the East Coast of the United States for the luxury all-inclusive resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.

Michel Mustiere has been appointed as Executive Chef at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean Coast has appointed Maitre Cuisinier de France Michel Mustiere as Executive Chef, effective immediately. Mustiere brings with him more than 25 years of culinary experience in various countries and different prestigious restaurants and hotels worldwide. Formerly Executive Chef of the resort's award- winning French restaurant, Mustiere is one of only seven chefs in Mexico, 300 in the world to attain the prestigious Master Chef title.

Anabel Ramos Acevedo has been appointed as Spa Director at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

Anabel boasts nearly a decade of experience working within the ultra-luxury hospitality space, including six years at Rosewood Mayakoba’s award-winning Sense spa in the Riviera Maya. During her time at Rosewood Mayakoba, Anabel served as the Spa Operations Supervisor, responsible for recruiting and training spa talent and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the spa. Most recently, she was Spa Manager for Feel Urban Day SPA by Live Aqua in Mexico City, where she shaped the spa’s sales strategy, budget, and social media strategy, in addition to coordinating the day-to-day operation of the space.

Ruby Ochoa has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is proud to announce the appointment of Ruby Ochoa as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Ms. Ochoa will oversee all marketing initiatives for the resort, and work closely with management to determine sales strategies across relevant market segments in order to grow awareness and maximize revenues.

Wilma Zahoul has been named Operations Manager at Beach Palace Cancun

Following her five-year tenure with the company, Wilma Zahoul will now bring her deep-rooted understanding of the Palace Resorts brand to her role as Operations Manager of Beach Palace. Wilma was previously a member of the Groups department, specializing in conventions and weddings at Playacar Palace, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and most recently she served as Resident Manager at Le Blanc Spa Resort.