San Juan Resort & Casino Names Fernando Sa as DCCS
August 12, 2010 - Michael Herrmann, general manager at the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fernando Sa as the Director of Catering and Convention Services.
“It is with pleasure that I announce Fernando's appointment,” stated Herrmann. “He brings impressive leadership experience in conference services to his new role and a clear understanding of the dynamics of the Puerto Rico meetings, weddings and banquets market. It's great to welcome him back home.”
Sa has enjoyed a long and successful career within the InterContinental family, having held positions at the InterContinental New Orleans as well as the InterContinental Rio de Janeiro. Sa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Management and Restaurant Administration at the Universidad de Caxias do Sul in Brazil. Sa brings with him years of experience providing world renowned first class service of InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, while also having worked in Puerto Rico for several years he understands exactly how to make every meeting a successful one.
Prior to joining the InterContinental San Juan, Sa held the position of Director of Catering and Convention Services at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino for one year during the pre-opening and opening phase. Previous to this, he was the Director of Catering and Convention Services at the InterContinental San Juan for five years.
Sa has been a member of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association, Chaine des Rotisseurs, United States Hang Gliding Association, and the Diabetes Pediatric Hospital Foundation.
About the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino
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.
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