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Morgans Hotel Group Signs 10-year Management Contract for 78-key San Juan Water and Beach Club Hotel in Puerto Rico

Morgans Hotel Group Co. today announced a long-term management agreement for the San Juan Water and Beach Club Hotel, a 78-key beachfront hotel in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. Among other awards, San Juan Water and Beach Club Hotel has been listed on Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List as one of the “World’s Best Places To Stay” and has been number three on Conde Nast Traveler’s top ten list of Caribbean/Atlantic hotels.

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Appointment

Felix Mulero has been appointed as Food & Beverage Director at InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino

Mulero, who has over 20 years of experience in food and beverage operation, is responsible of overseeing a team of 135 employees, 15 managers and supervisors including the culinary team. Mulero also previously served in 2004 as assistant director of food and beverage at the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino. Prior to his appointment at the InterContinental San Juan, Mulero served as the Food and Beverage Director at the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino. In 2008, Mulero was awarded Restaurateur of the Year by the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association. Mulero began his career in the hospitality industry as Restaurant and Bar Manager at the Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino in 1986; he later became the Banquet Supervisor and Assistant Banquet Manager at El San Juan Hotel & Casino.

InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Appointment

Dorene Miller has been appointed as Director of Catering and Convention Services at InterContinental San Juan

Miller began her career in 1994 as the Catering Manager at the Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino and subsequently held various management positions in the hotel catering and convention operations. Prior to joining the InterContinental San Juan, Miller held the position of Director of Conference Services at the Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa in Rio Grande for two years. Previous to this, she was the Director of Catering and Convention Services at the Caribe Hilton. Miller was honored by Wyndham Hotels as its Top Performer in 2003 and Rising Star in 2000. She graduated with a double major from Texas A&M University with bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and History.

InterContinental San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Appointment

Danna Holck has been appointed as General Manager at Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa

Holck, who brings nearly 25 years of hospitality management experience to her new role, is responsible for the operation of the 500-acre, AAA four-diamond rated resort including oversight and management of the 750-member staff, golf facilities, spa, casino, food and beverage outlets, rooms, sales and marketing. Holck previously held a variety of management roles with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as well as with the Westin, Adam’s Marks and Hyatt brands. Most recently, Holck was general manager of the 676-room Westin San Francisco Market Street hotel. Prior to that, Holck managed several award-winning hotels and resorts including: The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa in Carefree, Ariz.; Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa in Sedona, Ariz.; Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, Calif.; and Naples Grande Resort & Spa in Naples, Fla.

Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico