Appointments & Promotions

InterContinental San Juan Announces Four Exec Sales Appointments

Ruben Alvarez, Maria Pia Carpenter, Sylma Priegues and Carlos Ortiz

March 5, 2010 - Michael Herrmann, general manager at the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino, announced today several sales appointments:

  • Ruben Alvarez has been appointed Director of Catering, responsible for generating local catering business, selecting and costing menu items, pricing and coordinating staff. He joined the hotel from Caneel Bay, a Rosewood Resort in St. John USVI.

  • Maria Pia Carpenter is the new Director of Sales for the U.S. northeast coast based in New York. Prior to her appointment, Carpenter held the same position at the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau. Carpenter has 16 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry and has worked for several hotel companies such as Ritz Carlton, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels and the El San Juan Hotel and Casino.

  • Sylma Priegues has been appointed Business Travel Manager. With more than 16 years of experience, Priegues gained her experiences not only in hotels such as Casa de Campo Resort and Dorado Beach Resort but also as a sales representative in travel agencies such as Condado Travel and Caribe Travel Services.

  • Carlos Ortiz was promoted as Catering Manager due to his loyalty, professionalism and vast knowledge within the banquet and catering department. Prior to his promotion, Ortiz held the position of banquet manager.

“A great hotel prepares for what it wants to be and gets there through thoughtful planning and great execution,” said Michael Herrmann, general manager at the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino. “That is why we are committed to help ensure that our hotel staff is best of breed in the industry.”

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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