PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (May 3, 2013) – CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa today announced the appointment of Demetrio Maduro as general manager. Maduro strengthens the resort team with nearly 30 years of hospitality management experience. He spent part of the early stages of his career from 1993 to1999 at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta as the director of groups and conventions and his return to the resort comes with much anticipation.

“We are very excited to have such a seasoned and valuable member of the hospitality industry return to our resort team,” commented Kevin Schwab, area vice president for Caribbean and Latin America Marriott Hotels. “As a general manager, Demetrio’s creative, results-oriented skills will be a tremendous asset in propelling further excellence in hospitality service at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa.”

As the strategic business leader of the property’s operations, Maduro’s new role will involve management of hotel staff and guest accommodations. He will be responsible for implementing strategies to meet and exceed the needs for the 433-room beachfront property. As general manager he will look to build long-term customer relationships that enable achievement of the resort’s guest satisfaction objectives. With his array of past experience, Maduro will bring measurable improvement goals and resources to CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta.

Maduro joins CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa after spending three years as general manager at Renaissance Caracas La Castellana Hotel. He has a strong understanding of multiple roles as he has achieved professional success with various positions at seven properties throughout Mexico and South America. These properties include Hotel Marriot Caesar Park Panamá in Panama City, Costa Rica Marriott Hotel, Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, Panama Marriott Hotel, and JW Marriott Mexico City.

About CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort features 433 newly renovated guest rooms, including 29 suites, each with a private balcony. Nestled between the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains and Mexico’s picturesque Bay of Banderas, the resort offers a variety of facilities for adults and children, including: 22,000-square-foot complete service Ohtli Spa (Puerto Vallarta’s largest resort spa); two lighted tennis courts; infinity oceanfront pool; various water sports and beach activities; multiple restaurants; and a Marriott Kids program. Guests can stroll through the old town of Puerto Vallarta and enjoy the sights of colonial Mexico, view folkloric shows and historic Mexican landmarks, or experience jungle adventures.