George Terpilowski, Regional Vice President, Bermuda & Caribbean Region, and General Manager, The Fairmont Southampton, is pleased to announce the appointment of DENNIS CLARK as General Manager, Fairmont Mayakoba effective March 15, 2015

Dennis will be responsible for the overall operations, performance, and strategic direction for Fairmont Mayakoba.

Dennis brings over 35 years of hospitality experience to this position, joining Hyatt Hotels in 1976. In 1983 Dennis joined Ritz Carlton hotels where he held several progressive positions and served on numerous opening and transition Food & Beverage teams. During his tenure with Ritz Carlton, Dennis held positions as Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage, Ritz Carlton, Naples, Florida; Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage, Mauna Lani, Hawaii and from 1992 until 1994, General Manager, Ritz Carlton, Double Bay, Australia. In 1994 Dennis joined our Company as Director, Food & Beverage, The Fairmont San Jose and held that position until 1997 when he was promoted to Hotel Manager. In 1998 Dennis transferred to Boston when he was appointed General Manager, The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston. Dennis relocated to Seattle in 2003 when he was appointed to his most recent position as General Manager, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle.

Dennis serves as a Board Member on the Washington State Tourism Commission and is a Board Member and Former President of the Seattle Hotel Association. In 2002 Dennis was recognized as Star of the Industry, Outstanding GM for the Massachusetts Lodging Association and in 2007, he was Industry Star of the Year, Outstanding GM for the American Hotel Lodging Association. Under Dennis’ leadership, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel was awarded FRHI Hotel of the Year in 2006 and in 2012.

Please join us in congratulating Dennis on his appointment and wishing him continued success.