Mauro Barros Named General Manager of AC Hotel by Marriott Panama City
With a career spanning over 28 years in the hotel industry, Mauro
Barros joined Marriott in 2000 as Sales and Events Manager of the
Marriott & Renaissance Costa do Sauipe Resorts in North-Eastern
Brazil. He held subsequent positions at the JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro
as Director of Events. In 2006, Mauro was promoted to Director of
Operations at the Santiago Marriott Hotel, Chile. He later transferred
to Venezuela as Director of Food & Beverage and Director of
Operations of the Marriott Playa Grande, Caracas.
In 2013, Mauro returned to Brazil as Director of Operations of the
Itaipava Arena Pernambuco, Brazil; The Operating Company of FIFA World
Cup Soccer Stadium in Recife. Mauro's most recent position was opening
General Manager of the first Marriott Brand in Recife; Courtyard Recife
Boa Viagem, Brazil. Under his leadership, the hotel was recognized by
Great Place to Work as one of the best companies to work for in Recife.
Mauro has an extensive international background leading all aspects of hotel operations. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and he is committed to providing memorable and enriching experiences to the guests of the AC brand in Panama.
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