Salamander Hotels & Resorts Appoints Darin Riggio as Director of Sales and Marketing at Reunion Resort, Central Florida

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USA, Middleburg, Virginia. July 23, 2018

Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by
Sheila Johnson, has appointed Darin Riggio as director of sales and
marketing at Reunion Resort, Central Florida's premier vacation
destination. Riggio will oversee the Orlando property's sales and
marketing strategies, including driving business, revenue and overall
brand awareness to the resort.

Riggio joins Reunion Resort from Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, where he
was director of sales and marketing. He has over a decade of experience
in the hospitality industry, including working as associate director of
sales at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and director of mid-Atlantic
accounts at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. He was
also a national sales manager at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, showcasing
his expansive understanding of the Southeast market. 

“I'm thrilled to join a resort renowned for so much, including golf,
family travel, meetings, recreation and dining,” said Riggio. “I look
forward to continuing to help tell the Reunion story and unveil many
exciting initiatives we have in the pipeline.”

Riggio is a Certified Hospitality Sales Professional by the American
Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. He has a deep appreciation
for traveling and is happiest spending time with his wife, Jessica, and
their two children. He enjoys golfing and cheering on his favorite NFL
team, the New York Giants.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Darin to Reunion Resort,” said John Annicchiarico, Salamander's regional vice president of sales and marketing. “He is an innovative marketer and sales professional, and his familiarity of the Orlando market makes him an excellent addition to the team.”