Enchantment Group Names Victor Cortes as Executive Vice President of Development
Enchantment Group, a leader in the development, management and experiential programming of luxury boutique resorts, announces the appointment of Victor Cortes as Executive Vice President of Development. A talented leader with an excellent track record implementing strategic business positioning for luxury properties, Cortes will oversee all development initiatives for Enchantment Group, supervising a distinguished collection of award-winning properties including Enchantment Resort and Mii amo, a destination spa, in Sedona, AZ; the Tides Inn in Irvington, VA; and The Cove, Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
A veteran real estate executive with expertise in management, entitlements, construction, finance, and design, Cortes brings a wealth of development experience in highly competitive markets to Enchantment Group. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Development at Bald Mountain Development, where he skillfully led the design and construction of the Four Seasons Resort & Residences in Napa Valley, CA. Prior to his time in Napa Valley, Cortes spearheaded the development of the Chileno Bay Club, Resort & Residences, the Rosewood San Miguel De Allende and Artesana Rosewood Residences, all part of the Bald Mountain Development portfolio. Additionally, Cortes formerly served as Director of Development at destination resort and luxury adventure travel company Intrawest Placemaking.
“Victor possesses an expansive knowledge of strategic business and project development that we're thrilled to tap into,” said board member and acting President Tracy Tang Limpe. “We have the utmost confidence that Victor will help take each of our resorts to the next level.”
In his new role, Cortes will lead the design, planning, pre-construction, construction, and close-out phases of all Enchantment Group capital improvement projects. He is primed to have an enormous impact on the group's individual operations, and will be instrumental in vetting potential acquisitions as the company's portfolio grows. A respected industry professional with international development experience, Cortes graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Political Science from the University of Arizona.
About Enchantment Group
Enchantment Group is a leader in the development, management and experiential programming of hotels, resorts, residential communities, destination spas and golf courses. Created for the accomplished traveler or resident seeking out rare, indigenous and memorable experiences in extraordinary places, Enchantment Group leaves guests enriched - having learned something new about themselves, the world and these unique places. The impressive portfolio of Enchantment Group includes Enchantment Resort, Mii amo, and the Seven Canyons exclusive golf club and residences, all located in Sedona, AZ; the Tides Inn and Golden Eagle Golf Club in Irvington, VA; and The Cove, Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
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