Riviera Maya, MEXICO - May 16, 2011 - Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the premier manager of ultra-luxury properties throughout the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karin Salinas as the Director of Marketing of Rosewood Mayakobá in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. As Director of Marketing, Salinas will oversee the development of the sales team, coordination of public relations efforts and strategic planning to maximize both hotel revenue and occupancy.

“Karin has a proven track record of success and brings a wealth of international experience,” commented Regional Vice President and Managing Director Pablo Graf.  “She is a welcome addition to the team and we are confident she will be instrumental to the ongoing success and development of Rosewood Mayakobá.”

An 18-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Salinas most recently worked with One&Only Resorts as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Latin America and Caribbean segment of the company and prior to that held positions with leading hotels in various parts of the world, including Ritz-Carlton properties in Qatar and Chile, Renaissance Houston Hotel and Swissotel Quito in Ecuador. She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.

“I have jumped head first in to my role with Rosewood Mayakobá and am proud to be part of this dynamic team,” Salinas commented.  “I look forward to incorporating my knowledge and experience, both in the industry as well as the region specifically, in order to develop and implement sales strategy for domestic and international markets, as well as oversee marketing initiatives, on behalf of Rosewood Mayakobá.”

Rosewood Mayakobá sits in the heart of a 1600-acre resort enclave in the Riviera Maya.  Built along winding lagoons and a mile long arc of pristine beach, this oasis of indulgence offers 128 suites with private plunge pools, rooftop sundecks, garden showers, individual docks and the finest in-room design and details.   Resort amenities include a signature Greg Norman championship golf course, fine dining at Casa del Lago and Punta Bonita, RoseBuds™ for Children, and Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, which is designed around a cenote, one of the sacred water wells of the ancient Mayans, and sits on a private island.  The resort is built to abide by the highest of eco-standards, offering indulgence with awareness, and has just been awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certification.

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts:
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages one-of-a-kind luxury properties in the world’s most desired destinations. Rosewood properties embrace the company’s A Sense of Place® philosophy, reflecting the history, architecture, scale and sensibilities of the destination. With 19 properties in eight countries, the Rosewood collection includes some of the most legendary hotels and resorts in the world, including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek® in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, as well as contemporary classics such as Rosewood Sand Hill® in California, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende® in Mexico, and, now, Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda. Rosewood also offers Sense® spa – featuring treatments reflective of the location’s culture and natural environment – available exclusively at select properties.