Fairfax, Va. – Nov. 7, 2011 – Barceló Hotels & Resorts, a leading global hotelier with more than 80 years in the industry, appoints Alejandro Peralta to sales manager for the southeast region.  Based in Miami, Peralta will be responsible for the sales and promotion of Barceló Latin American resorts to consumers and travel industry partners in the southeastern United States.

With nearly two decades of sales experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, Peralta previously held multiple management positions with The Ritz-Carlton in Cancun, Key Biscayne and South Beach before moving to his most-recent position as a travel agent with Majestic Travel.  His proven ability to build and lead teams that achieve the highest level of success in sales and customer service makes his skill set and work ethic a perfect fit for the Barceló sales team.

“We welcome Alejandro to the Barceló family at a very important time in our company’s history," said Claudio Zboznovits, vice president of Barceló Hotels & Resorts sales and marketing in the U.S.  "With the launch of our winter ‘Earl Lee’ campaign to introduce and further establish the Barceló brand throughout the U.S., we will greatly rely on Alejandro’s sales experience and expertise as we continue to grow the presence of our all-inclusive resorts in Latin America.”

About Barceló Hotels & Resorts
Barceló Hotels & Resorts is among the world’s top 25 largest hospitality and travel companies. Barceló was established in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in 1931, first as a transportation provider and then as a hotel and travel company.  The family-owned, privately held company has been world-renowned for more than 80 years for its excellence in service and its innovation within the tourism industry.

The hotel company owns or manages more than 160 properties in 16 countries.

Barceló’s hotels and resorts are found in key destinations and cities throughout Europe, North America, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

The company offers a large variety of hotels and resort types to accommodate all travelers, from budget-minded to upscale guests seeking luxurious accommodations.  Barceló specializes in all-inclusive resorts that make vacation planning both convenient and affordable, offering one upfront, all-encompassing price.  For more information or reservations, visit http://www.barcelo.com.