St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino Welcomes New Leadership
ST. KITTS, West Indies. - June 8, 2015. St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino is pleased to announce the recent appointment of directors in the human resources, finance, food & beverage, and engineering departments.
Sharon Bathory, Director of Human Resources
Seasoned hospitality industry leader joins St. Kitts Marriott's management team as director of human resources. Bringing 20 years of hospitality experience to the full-service resort, Bathory will oversee all aspects of the property's human resources operations. Bathory joins St. Kitts Marriott Resort from Starwood Hotels & Resorts where she served as director of human resources for 16 years. During the span of her career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Bathory worked for brands such as Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, Luxury Collection and St. Regis.
Benjamin Kim, Director of Finance
Before joining the St. Kitts Marriott team as the new Director of Finance, Benjamin Kim has accumulated 14 years of experience most recently as the director of finance & accounting at The Ritz Carlton Club and Residences in Kapalua, Hawaii and at Guam Marriott Resort & Spa. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Brigham Young University-Hawaii, and continued his studies in business enterprise at the Southern Institute of Technology in Invercargill, New Zealand.
Sebastian Mena, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage
Having earned a BTS hospitality management degree in France and professional hospitality degree in Chile, Sebastian Mena started his career as chief steward, working his way to F&B Manager at Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort. Mena brings eight years of Marriott experience to St. Kitts Marriott Resort's food & beverage division, including his participation in the hotel brand's Global Food Safety Council from 2010 through 2012. He also assumed a consultant role during the opening of JW Marriott in Panama, as well as, the Marriott Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Mena has earned recognition with notable awards including Manager of the Year for his leadership and contribution to the industry.
Mark Whetton, Director of Engineering
Born and raised outside of Toronto, Canada, Mark Whetton was part of the construction team during the building of St. Kitts Marriott, serving as the project manager. Upon opening the resort in 2003, Whetton was the mechanical plant supervisor for Marriott and was then promoted to assistant chief engineer. He most recently held a position as construction manager at the Royal Beach Development Group in St. Kitts for a span of eight years, but now rejoins the St. Kitts Marriott as the Director of Engineering.
About St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino is located in the Frigate Bay area of the island, just a 10- minute drive from the airport and capital city Basseterre. The resort offers 389 generously appointed guest rooms and luxurious suites. The golden sands of North Frigate Bay Beach, a championship golf course and the largest Vegas-style casino in the Caribbean help provide an unparalleled vacation experience. The resort also features a revitalizing spa, meeting facilities, a kids club program, eight restaurants and two lounges that make it the ideal destination for families, couples and corporate travelers. For more information, please contact the St. Kitts Marriott Resort directly at (869) 466.1200 or visit www.stkittsmarriott.com.
About Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.
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