One Ocean Resort & Spa Proudly Welcomes David Mariotti as General Manager
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL. February 15, 2016 - David Mariotti, a seasoned leader in luxury resort hospitality, has joined the talented team at One Ocean Resort & Spa - Northeast Florida's chic beachfront boutique resort, located in Atlantic Beach - as the new General Manager. With more than twenty years of industry experience with some of Florida's top five-diamond-resorts and private clubs, Mariotti will dedicate his talents to amplifying the 193-room, northeast Florida beach resort's exceptional level of intuitive hospitality, authentic luxury service and revenue growth.
“One Ocean Resort & Spa is the example of best practices in service, management and design among the luxury division of Remington Hotels. I have a great interest in supporting this fantastic resort with only the best professionals in their respective areas of hospitality,” said Sileshi Mengiste, divisional vice president, Luxury Division Remington Hotels. “With Mr. Mariotti at the helm, we ensure continued growth and success for One Ocean. We are honored to have him lead One Ocean and our team of associates.”
Mariotti's luxury resort management includes more than 12 years as general manager within the private club and hotel properties of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. His responsibilities within this position helped Mariotti to establish his now distinctive talents in every aspect of full team leadership, from operations and financing, to marketing and brand culture development. In addition, his passion for the hospitality industry has earned Mariotti the opportunity to serve on the board of multiple industry-related organizations, including his roles as past president and current board member for North Florida Hotel & Lodging Association and St. Johns County Visitors & Convention Bureau (VCB) also known as St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches. Prior to his extensive professional experience, Mariotti obtained a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in management from the University of Florida.
Azurea, the signature restaurant of One Ocean Resort & Spa, is true to its coastal surroundings, offering a view of the ocean from any seat in the house. As a Wine Spectator award of excellence restaurant, Azurea is one of three AAA diamond-awarded restaurants in all of northeast Florida. Recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a “Top 100 U.S. Resort Spa,” The Spa at One Ocean touts beautiful floor-to-ceiling views of the rolling surf from the comfort of its meditation lounge while offering more than 40 marine-inspired rituals comprised of specialty treatments.
The 193 rooms and stylish suites at One Ocean Resort & Spa, recently named as one of the Top 25 Resorts in Florida (Atlantic & Keys) by Conde Nast Traveler and ranked among Travel + Leisure's “World's Best Hotels,” are all adorned with One Ocean Docents, which serve as individualized, intuitive hosts. Acting as a private concierge for packing and unpacking luggage, steaming clothing, stocking amenities cabinets and providing delivery of hot beverages of choice each morning, the Docents take care of any guests' needs.
As part of a collection of luxury hotels and resorts managed by Remington Hotels, One Ocean Resort & Spa is an AAA four-diamond-, Forbes Travel Guide four-star-rated property located 25 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. The resort is nestled directly across from the picturesque Beaches Town Center, luring guests in with its brick-paved streets featuring an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, art galleries, ice-cream parlors and nightlife options.
For more information about One Ocean Resort & Spa, call (800) 874-6000. For more resort happenings and special offers, follow One Ocean on Facebook and Twitter.