JW Marriott San Antonio Welcomes Doug Gennardo as General Manager
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is pleased to introduce the resort's new General Manager, Doug Gennardo.
Doug Gennardo joins JW Marriott San Antonio as General Manager, following the retirement of Doug Ridge. Formerly Hotel Manager at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Doug's leadership has consistently delivered record-setting results within Marriott International. With a 35-year career spanning various strategic roles at several of Marriott's leading luxury brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott and EDITION Hotels, Doug most recently achieved record-setting results at the Gaylord Texan with Events and Catering revenue exceeding $100 million and record-breaking ticket sales for ICE!, the Resort's signature holiday experience.
Since graduating from Cornell University and establishing a successful career in senior leadership positions within Marriott International, Doug has achieved remarkable professional milestones and remained dedicated to initiatives that positively impact communities. One such passion project is Project SEARCH, a workforce program for children with intellectual disabilities, which he championed and helped establish during his previous role. In his new role as General Manager of JW Marriott San Antonio, Gennardo will lead the hotel's overall strategy and oversee all hotel operations, including guest and employee satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, sales, and revenue generation.
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is one of the largest JW Marriott resorts in the world, situated among 600 picturesque acres and boasting 1,002 guest rooms with expansive views of the Texas Hill Country terrain. Premier amenities distinguishing this property include TPC San Antonio, two 18-hole golf courses; 9-acre River Bluff Water Experience; 26,000 square-foot world-class Lantana Spa; more than 265,000 square-feet of customizable and newly renovated meetings and event space; and eight restaurant and lounge options.
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 
