Hyatt Regency Trinidad Welcomes Richard Westell as New General Manager
Hyatt Regency Trinidad, located in the Port of Spain International Waterfront Development, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Westell as general manager. A London-born, 20-year Hyatt veteran, Richard will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 423-room, 15-suite hotel that caters to business and leisure travelers.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the Hyatt Regency Trinidad team, especially alongside team leaders that opened the hotel 10 years ago and are passionate about its success,” said Richard. “I look forward to collaborating with these seasoned professionals to take the hotel into its next chapter.”
Richard joins Hyatt Regency Trinidad with experience in various positions including food and beverage operations and executive management with a specialization in menu engineering, revenue management and guest and investor relations. In his previous role as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Merida in Mexico, Westell served more than 10 years overseeing all aspects of the property in accordance with Hyatt's mission and values.
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