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Romeo Penacino has been appointed as Executive Chef at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino welcomes Romeo Penacino as Executive Chef, bringing over 20 years of culinary excellence and leadership in the hospitality industry. Romeo has a proven track record of enhancing revenue, driving profitability, and fostering employee engagement. His career spans across various esteemed establishments including the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort and Aruba Marriott Complex.

Marriott
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Javier Escola has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Javier Escola assumes the position of Director of Food & Beverage at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, Javier brings extensive experience from leading hospitality establishments around the world. Prior to joining the San Juan Marriott, Javier held the role of Director of Food & Beverage in a well-respected hotel in Qatar. He also served as Director of Food & Beverage at Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa in Tenerife, Spain.

Marriott
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Mariano Formariz has been appointed as General Manager at The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Mariano Formariz joins the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino as the new General Manager. With an esteemed career spanning over 25 years, Mariano has demonstrated unparalleled dedication and passion for the hospitality sector with extensive leadership experience across multiple brands in Latin America. He began his journey with Marriott in 1998 and has since held significant roles including General Manager and Complex General Manager in his home country Argentina. Mariano's most recent role was Area General Manager for Peru, overseeing Sheraton Lima Historic Center, JW Lima, JW El Convento Cusco, and Courtyard Lima Miraflores. In his new role, Mariano will oversee the property's day-to-day operations and elevate the visitor experience, including staff management and deployment, strategic planning, budgeting, and sales and marketing for the resort.

Marriott
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Hyatt Centric to Debut In Puerto Rico with Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) in collaboration with Interlink and Vivo Beach Club today announced plans for the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Puerto Rico. Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde will be located in the buzzy Isla Verde neighborhood, one block away from Isla Verde Beach and walking distance to restaurants, shopping, historical landmarks and nightlife. The hotel is currently undergoing an ambitious $25 million dollar enhancement project to renovate all guestrooms, suites and public spaces, which will be inspired by Puerto Rico's enchanted landscape, embracing a fusion of the island's captivating land and sea elements.

Hyatt Centric
Carolina, Puerto Rico
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Anja Frankenbach has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort

A seasoned and respected leader in the luxury hospitality arena, Anja began her career with Marriott International in 2002 at Hotel Arts Barcelona. Growing with the brand, she gained valued experience with positions at international locations from Europe to Latin America to Asia. Anja comes to the property from The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, where she served as the General Manager. Prior to joining The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, Anja served as the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Santiago, Chile. She has held additional roles including: Food & Beverage Director at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi, Food & Beverage Manager at Abama Golf & Spa Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Tenerife, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Hotel Arts, The Ritz-Carlton, Barcelona, and more.

St. Regis
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
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Marcel Kloet has been appointed as General Manager at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve reinforces its commitment to delivering unparalleled service and luxury with the appointment of Marcel Kloet as General Manager. As a seasoned professional in the luxury hospitality industry with a track record of success, Marcel Kloet brings over twenty years of experience holding leadership positions at renowned establishments across Europe, Australia and Asia. He will serve at the helm of the exclusive ultra-luxury property in Puerto Rico, overseeing all operations and the estate's business strategy.

Ritz-Carlton
Dorado, Puerto Rico
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Grupo De Valle Announces The Expansion of Its Midscale Portfolio

The Ocean Front La Quinta Pedernales - Cabo Rojo is signed and approved and is expected to begin construction during the Fall of 2023 and open in the Summer of 2025. A direct result of Fairmont, S.R.L leadership, represented by Mr. Guillermo Estrella of Estrella & Tupete's belief in both the presidents Luis Abinader and Minister of Tourism David Collado's vision to develop the area.

La Quinta by Wyndham
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
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Mafalda Tavares has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Ritz-Carlton alum, Mafalda Tavares as Hotel Manager. Bringing 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the role, Tavares will manage an incredible team of Ladies & Gentlemen, handle the day-to-day of the award-winning property, and focus on maximizing revenues, and strengthening the extraordinary services of The Ritz-Carlton while creating lifetime memories for its guests.

Marriott
Dorado, Puerto Rico
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José Padín has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Padín brings a vast knowledge of hospitality and over 30 years of hotel industry experience to the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel team. Launching his career on the island, Padín graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and began his hospitality career at Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino as part of the housekeeping team in 1992, where he remained until 1993. Following a role as Executive Housekeeper at Palmas Del Mar Resort, Padín was appointed Assistant General Manager at Colonial Hotel and Beach Resort in 1996 and promoted to General Manager in 1997. After success in his first general manager position, Padín assumed General Manager, Resident Manager, and Director of Operations titles at Allegro Resort, Doral Resort at Palmas Del Mar, Copamarina Beach Resort, Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino, Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort, and most recently La Concha Resort, before joining the team at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel as General Manager.

Accor
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Shannon Vidal-Soto has been appointed as Director of Sales at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Vidal-Soto is a graduate of Universidad Del Este in Puerto Rico, receiving a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management Science in 2010, in addition to a certificate in Hospitality Management from Florida Atlantic University following a post-graduate program to continue his industry education in 2020. Before his appointment as Director of Sales at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, Vidal-Soto held roles as General Manager, Operations Manager, and Operations Director within the hospitality industry at Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels, and Crescent Hotels and Resort, overseeing operations at a number of properties across the United States. Most recently, Vidal-Soto served as the Regional Group Sales Manager for MGM Resorts International's Northeast and West Coast Regions, supervising MICE and pharmaceutical group sales revenue.

Accor
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Carlo F. Chávez has been appointed as General Manager at Condado Ocean Club

Chávez studied Law at the Universidad Tecnológica de México and the Universidad Panamericana, both located in Mexico City, and his first work experiences were as associate director of Economic Affairs and Culture of the state of New Mexico. His career as a hotelier began in 2000 in the sales area of ​​the Excalibur hotel in Las Vegas, from where he moved to the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in 2001. At the MGM Grand, Chávez's held the role of front desk agenda where he worked his way up to become the manager of Front Services until 2010.

Sage
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Miguel 'Mike' Rivera has been appointed as General Manager at La Concha Resort

Previous to his role as general manager of La Concha Resort, Mike Rivera was the vice president of operations for The Condado Collection, as well as prior hotel manager, for which he is returning to the hotel with new vigor. Rivera has also served as vice president of operations for Restaurantes Encanto and Empresas Cordero Badillo, where he oversaw important functions such as supervising restaurant operations and renovations; inventory and labor cost control; service standards, and program implementation. He has also held positions including director of operations for TRICON Restaurants International, and hotel manager, resident manager and executive assistant manager of food and beverage for well-known hotels and resorts such as Puerto Rico's Wyndham Hotel and the Condado Plaza Hotel.

Sage
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Amadeo Zarzosa has been appointed as Senior Vice President and General Manager at LionGrove

Chris Sariego, Senior Managing Director and COO for LionGrove, new owners of the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort, announces the appointment of Amadeo Zarzosa as the new Senior Vice President and General Manager of both of LionGrove's Wyndham resorts in Puerto Rico. The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort is the third hotel in Puerto Rico to be added to the LionGrove portfolio alongside the Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf Resort and the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel.

LionGrove
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico