GM Appointed for Frenchman's Reef Marriott
Jos'e Gonzalez Espinosa
MARCH 19, 2008. Jos'e Gonzalez Espinosa has been named general manager of Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. In this position, Jos'e will be responsible for leading all areas of the operation including guest and employee satisfaction, financial performance, sales and revenue generation and owner relations.
"Jos'e's extensive hospitality experience, coupled with his knowledge and success in the operations field, puts him in the ideal position to join Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort at this exciting time," said Dominic Sherry, regional vice president, Marriott International. "With the completion of the $25 million renovation project this summer, the resort is looking better than ever and Jos'e will help ensure we continue to be recognized as a leader in the hotel industry."
Prior to joining the Frenchman's team, Jos'e served as general manager at Marriott and Renaissance properties in Costa do Sau'ipe, Brazil, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Puebla, Mexico.
He also held management and director positions at InterContinental properties in San Jos'e, Costa Rica; Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Caracas Venezuela and Berlin, Germany.
Voted "Best Resort Hotel" by readers of Caribbean Travel & Life, Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort on St. Thomas has long been considered one of the finest properties in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The property has casual yet sophisticated accommodations overlooking a secluded beach with warm, aquamarine waters and sweeping vistas of the Caribbean's most majestic yacht harbor. The island of St. Thomas boasts incomparable duty-free shopping, exceptional diving and rich history and culture.
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