Hotel Online
News for the Hospitality Executive


advertisement

International Hospitality Enterprises Makes Two Executive
Hotel Appointments in Puerto Rico

Rabin Ortiz Named General Manager of Copamarina Beach Resort and Laura Tracy Chosen as
Director of Sales and Marketing for Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

New York, New York (December 13, 2011) – International Hospitality Enterprises today announced the appointment of two new professionals to their team: Rabin Ortiz as General Manager of Copamarina Beach Resort in Guanica, and Laura Tracy as Director of Sales and Marketing at Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort.

In his role as General Manager, Ortiz will be responsible for all hotel operations, including staff management, recruitment and development, weekly payroll review, training, scheduling and preparation of annual budgets, communicating with guests, vendors and co-workers, building community relations, and other daily operational tasks. With more than thirty years of experience in the hospitality sector, Ortiz will guide Copamarina’s current initiatives while ensuring all hotel operations are working efficiently and exceeding guest expectations.

Prior to his position at Copamarina, Ortiz has spent the last 11 years as general manager at properties throughout the Caribbean, including at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino in St. Maarten and Cuisinart Resort and Spa in Anguilla. Over the past 30 years, Ortiz has succeeded in roles ranging from front office manager to operations manager, to resident manager. He has been fully engrained in all aspects of hotel management and operations throughout his career. Ortiz graduated from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, Puerto Rico campus, with a degree in hotel administration.

“Rabin’s leadership experience and many years in the Caribbean hospitality industry make him the ideal candidate to spearhead the newly refreshed Copamarina Resort,” said Jose M. Suarez, president of International Hospitality Enterprises.

At the Isla Verde Beach Resort in San Juan, Tracy, as the new Director of Sales and Marketing, will create and oversee the hotel’s annual business and marketing plans, coordinate sales activities throughout the resort, work to maximize hotel revenue and expand corporate accounts, research the competition, and develop marketing and sales campaigns. Tracy has spent most of her hospitality career with Marriott International, managing their ExecuStay brand in Texas, increasing business in the Hispanic market, and utilizing social media networks to increase revenue. Previously serving as both a Sales Director and General Manager, Tracy brings a unique combination of experiences in both corporate and leisure travel to this leadership position.

“In her role as Director of Sales and Marketing, we are confident that Laura Tracy will help the Isla Verde Beach Resort grow the bottom line and introduce innovative and profitable marketing initiatives,” said Peter Hopgood, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for International Hospitality Enterprises.

About Copamarina Beach Resort
Copamarina Beach Resort and Spa is located in the seaside town of Guanica on Puerto Rico's southwestern coast.  The 20-acre property includes a 1/2 mile long beach fronting the Caribbean Sea; 106 guest rooms, suites, and villas offering spacious and spectacular views of the lush gardens and the blue waters of the Caribbean; and a full-service spa.   www.Copamarina.com

About Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
The Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort is situated on the biggest beach in the San Juan metro area, just 5 minutes from San Juan Airport. The hotel features an adult pool, kiddie pool and a special toddler pool; meeting facilities; a fitness room; casino; arcade and more. www.sjcourtyard.com
.
Contact:

Tanya Ali
Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations
(212) 228-1500
[email protected]



Receive Your Hospitality Industry Headlines via Email for Free! Subscribe Here  

To Learn More About Your News Being Published on Hotel-Online Inquire Here



To search Hotel Online data base of News and Trends Go to Hotel.OnlineSearch

Home | Welcome | Hospitality News
| Industry Resources

Please contact Hotel.Online with your comments and suggestions.