Philippe Larrieu Named Hotel Manager at Turnberry Isle Miami

Seasoned Hospitality Management Executive Appointed to Oversee Operations of Iconic Miami Beach Hotel

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. September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014 - Turnberry Isle Miami, the iconic Aventura resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Larrieu as Hotel Manager. A seasoned hospitality leader, Larrieu has over 30 years of experience in the industry working with world renowned brands such as the Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts and The Peninsula Hotel. Larrieu's career has taken him around the world, including hotel leadership positions in California, The West Indies, Hawaii, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Houston, Texas.

In his new role, Larrieu will provide leadership and management for all operational resort personnel and coordinate the resort's day-to-day operations. Additionally, he will represent the resort among civic, business and industry leaders as well as local government officials.

Prior to joining Turnberry Isle Miami, Larrieu worked at multiple properties around the world within the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts portfolio for twenty years, beginning in the food & beverage sector and working up to hotel manager. His most recent positions were as Hotel Manager at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Texas and Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia. Larrieu has also managed Four Seasons properties in Jakarta, Indonesia; Silicon Valley, California; Exuma, Bahamas; Hualalai, Hawaii; Nevis, West Indies and Beverly Hills, California.

“Philippe's extensive background in all aspects of hospitality management made him a natural choice for this management role,” said Ray Waters, President of Turnberry Isle Miami. “He is a true leader in the industry and we look forward to his knowledge and talent to coach, motivate, and grow the Turnberry Isle team.”

A native of Biarritz, France, Larrieu attended the prestigious Ecole Hoteliere Talence in Bordeaux. He launched his career in the hospitality industry with Club Mediterranee, working in numerous positions within multiple hotels in Europe, Asia and Mexico. Larrieu also assisted in opening The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California where he honed in on his management skills before joining the Four Seasons.

Larrieu is joined in Miami by his wife and two young sons, Maxime and Jacques. He is fluent in English, French and Spanish. During his free time, Larrieu enjoys being with his family, cooking, traveling and scuba diving as he is also a certified PADI scuba dive instructor.

About Turnberry Isle Miami

Tucked away on 300 tropical acres between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Turnberry Isle Miami is a Mediterranean-style retreat with a culture of authenticity, spirited service and enriching experiences. The resort is renowned for its two championship golf courses redesigned by Raymond Floyd, Celebrity Chef Michael Mina's award-winning Bourbon Steak restaurant, three-story Spa & Fitness Center, the elite Cañas Tennis, three relaxing pools, 40,000 square feet of meetings space, beach club on the Atlantic and engaging kids camps all within reach of 408 spacious guest rooms and suites. An Autograph Collection property, Turnberry Isle Miami is a recent Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Hotel and recipient of Four Star Status for its award-winning Spa & Fitness Center. For more information or for reservations, call 1-866-612-7739 or visit www.turnberryislemiami.com. To receive regular updates and news, follow @TIsleMiami on Twitter and Like the Facebook page.