Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints Awilda Rivera General Manager for Costa d’Este Beach Resort (United States)
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Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints Awilda Rivera General Manager for Costa d’Este Beach Resort (United States)
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-03-10
Benchmark Hospitality International has named Awilda Rivera general manager of Coste d’Este Beach Resort of Vero Beach, Florida. Bob Zappatelli, vice president food & beverage, made the announcement. Mr. Zappatelli has overseen the ocean-side property – a Benchmark Hospitality Personal Luxury Resort™, since opening in June.
“I am so pleased to welcome Awilda to Costa d’Este Beach Resort,” said Mr. Zappatelli. “She brings strong leadership skills to her new role with Benchmark Hospitality, as well as excellent experience operating stylish contemporary resorts that deliver a progressive lifestyle. I’m thrilled she has joined our team.”
A hospitality veteran with extensive operational and human resources experience, Awilda Rivera was previously the general manager of Villas Caletón, Cap Cana of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. She held the same position for the Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island off the southwest coast of Florida.
Ms. Rivera has also served in the role of vice president of human resources & training development for Coral Hospitality of Naples, Florida. She started with the company as corporate manager. Earlier in her career, Ms. Rivera gained important food and beverage experience as owner and operator of Amador's Italian Restaurant, an award- winning, four-star fine dining experience located in Naples, Florida.
Awilda Rivera attended Hodges University of Naples, Florida. She has relocated to Vero Beach.
Costa d’Este Beach Resort in Vero Beach, Florida, is a chic, beachfront property redefining style, comfort and luxury on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Sumptuous accommodations, contemporary Cuban-fusion cuisine and discreetly attentive service, coupled with a fully equipped gym, bi-level Spa at Costa d’Este and stunning infinity edge pool satisfy the most discerning world travelers. Costa d’Este is owned by the internationally acclaimed recording artist/producer couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan and is operated by Benchmark Hospitality International.
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