Appointments & Promotions

Willie Chin Returns as DoS InterContinental San Juan

Willie Chin has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino, a AAA 4-Diamond Resort in Isla Verde.

Effective February 15, Chin is responsible for leading and overseeing the sales as well as the catering and convention services team at the 402-room beachfront resort.

Chin brings a wealth of experience and is results-oriented with 23 years of experience in sales and marketing, mostly in the hospitality industry.

Prior to his appointment he was Director of Sales & Marketing for two years in the pre-opening phase of the newly opened 500-room Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino.

Chin is no stranger to the InterContinental San Juan; he held the position of Director of Sales & Marketing from 2002-2007.

Prior to working at the InterContinental San Juan, Chin held the position of Director of Sales at the former Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort & Country Club in Rio Grande.

He also worked as Director of Sales at the former Wyndham Old San Juan Hotel & Casino, former Crowne Plaza Hotel & Casino in Isla Verde and the Sonesta Hotel Beach Club & Casino in Aruba.

Chin speaks fluent English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento, Chinese and Portuguese. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida.

About InterContinental San Juan:
Intercontinental San Juan Resort & Casino features 402 newly renovated luxurious guestrooms with breathtaking ocean or city views. The resort offers fine dining restaurants with international cuisine. Recreational activities and amenities include a lagoon-shaped swimming pool with cascade, a full-service Spa and Fitness Center, 8,500 square foot casino, and daily activities and evening entertainment. The resort features 18,000 square feet of meeting space for up to 600. Intercontinental San Juan is located on Puerto Rico’s north coast in Isla Verde on 2 miles of pristine white sand beach, just minutes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and is an AAA Four-Diamond resort. For further information and reservations, visit www.icsanjuanresort.com. For media information, contact Evelyn Guadalupe-Fajardo at evelyn.guadalupe@ihg.com or (787) 982-4204.

About Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts:
With a worldwide portfolio of over 150 hotels in 65 countries, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been welcoming frequent international travelers for more than half a century. A pioneer in the development of the hotel industry, InterContinental properties successfully blend consistent global standards with the distinctive cultures of their locations to deliver a truly authentic and local experience. For further information and reservations, visit www.ichotelsgroup.com.

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