Azul Hospitality Group Names Alvaro Fraile as Chief Operating Officer
Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality company providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today that Alvaro Fraile will be joining the company as Chief Operating Officer. Fraile will report directly to Azul President and CEO Rick Mansur.
"We are excited to have Alvaro join Azul, as he is a highly regarded industry professional whose leadership and management style will further enhance our strategic objectives and help drive results for our partners and clients," said Rick Mansur, President and CEO of Azul Hospitality Group.
Fraile joins Azul from Marriott International, where he most recently served as Vice President of Franchise Operations. He was instrumental in the launch of AC Hotels by Marriott in the U.S. due to his extensive experience and knowledge of the brand. Prior to joining Marriott in the US, he held numerous senior level operational positions in Spain with AC Hotels. Fraile holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond, Virginia, and a Master of Business Administration from Instituto de Empresa, Madrid, Spain.
"I am thrilled to join the Azul team and to be part of their unique culture. I am looking forward to ensuring that our management platform continues to provide our clients industry leading standards combined with exceptional financial results" said Fraile.
Doug Lieber, Azul's Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer since the company's inception, will transition to Chief Talent Officer. He will focus on ensuring that Azul continues to attract the best talent in the hospitality industry.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
