�We are delighted to welcome Fernando Sá on board. With his expertise and knowledgeable experience, he is a wonderful addition to our event planning team,� says Willem Plegt, General Manager of the InterContinental San Juan.  

During his more than 20 years of experience, Sá has enjoyed a long and successful career within the InterContinental family, having held positions at the InterContinental New Orleans as well as the InterContinental Rio de Janeiro.  Sá earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Management and Restaurant Administration at the Universidad de Caxias do Sul in Brazil. Sa brings with him years of experience providing world renowned first class service of InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, while also having worked in Puerto Rico for several years he understands exactly how to make every meeting a successful one.

The InterContinental Resort & Casino San Juan is quickly gaining prestige amongst meeting planners as being the premier resort on the island to host events of any size. �We recently held our annual conference at the InterContinental Resort & Casino San Juan, and I would highly recommend the property to any organization looking for a tropical venue. The event and catering staff was very attentive of all our needs and the property is outstanding,� says Robin Buzzeo, Director of Corporate Travel for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

In 2002, the InterContinental Resort & Casino San Juan underwent a multi-million dollar renovation of all its 402 guest rooms and suites, including the Club InterContinental wing and Club lounge.  The resort boasts a superb oceanfront location on Puerto Rico�s famous Isla Verde beach. The InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino offers guests a variety of dining options, including, Passaggio, the hotel�s signature restaurant featuring creative Italian fusion by Chef Rolf Weithofer and Ruth�s Chris Steak House which has been consistently voted the best steak house in Puerto Rico.