Naples, Fla. — Sept. 1, 2015 — Noble House Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the appointment of Marco Perry as Managing Director of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort — the only true beachfront, boutique resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast. In this role, Perry will be responsible for managing the hotel’s day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the 189-room property and private club, including everything from sales and marketing, to food and beverage, while maximizing company revenue.

“Perry’s extensive expertise and leadership, combined with his personal commitment to excellence, will be instrumental in achieving high levels of success at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, while continuing to offer our guests unforgettable experiences,” said Elizabeth Grillos, Vice President of Marketing with Noble House Hotels & Resorts. “Considering Perry’s past experience with Noble House and his diverse background, he has strong knowledge of the brand and competitive landscape, making him well suited for this position.”

Perry brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Most recently, having worked at Riviera Palm Springs as the General Manager, where he oversaw all aspects of operations, including all 398 rooms, food and beverage and the on-property spa. Prior to that position, he served at multiple notable hotels, from The Setai in Miami Beach, Fla., to Soho House in N.Y. Perry, who grew up in the hospitality industry, brings an international flair to the table. He was the previous partner of both the critically acclaimed Opus One in Munich, Germany, and Marketplace, a farm-to-table establishment in Woburn, England.

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort bespeaks posh and panache down to the smallest detail, note the Balinese-style spa, marble bathrooms and personalized beach butler service. LaPlaya holds a coveted spot on the Conde Nast Traveler “Gold List,” on Travel + Leisure‘s “World’s Best Hotels” list and is named one of the “Best Hotels in Naples” by U.S. News & World Report, as well as being ranked no. 12 on their “Best U.S. Resorts List.” The stylishly simple escape features crisp blue cabanas alongside cascading rock-waterfall pools, beach fire-pits, a thatched-roof tiki bar, beach butlers, ultra-exclusive David Leadbetter Golf Academy complete with the private 18-hole Bob Cupp designed golf course, exotic SpaTerre (salon and spa), delectable oceanside fine dining and “toes in the sand” dining at BALEEN, stunning sunsets and more.

For more information on LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, call 800.237.6883 or visit www.laplayaresort.com.