Marriott Cancun Collection Appoints New Director of Event Management
Gabriela Rodriguez has been named the Director of Event Management for Cancun's iconic sister hotels.
Marriott Cancun Collection Appoints New Director of Event Management
CANCUN, MEXICO July 26, 2021 Gabriela Rodriguez has been named the Director of Event Management for Cancuns iconic sister hotels, JW Marriott Cancun Resort Spa and Marriott Cancun. In her new role, Gabriela will ensure that proper department strategies are in place, as well as develop effective brand initiatives to grow event revenues and maximize the divisions financial performance for the Marriott Cancun Collection.
A seasoned hospitality executive with over 15 years under her belt, Rodriguez brings a wealth of group, convention and wedding knowledge and experience to the position. She began her career at the Ritz Carlton Cancun, followed by seven years with Palace Resorts Group where she climbed the leadership ladder serving as Groups and Conventions Manager, Director of Groups and Conventions and Corporate Director of Groups Weddings.
In 2012, Rodriguez joined Hard Rock Hotels as Corporate Director of Groups and Conventions of all- inclusive hotels located in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. In just two short years, Rodriguez was promoted to Director of Groups, Conventions Weddings for all Hard Rock Hotels and then promoted again in 2017 to Operations Director for the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun.
Rodriguez has a long list of certifications, earning four for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events/Exhibitions (MICE) and an additional four accreditations in the wedding and romance segment. She has managed intimate events as well as large programs for up to 2,000 people, bringing a varied assortment of event management experience to her new role.
Gabrielas expertise and accomplishments in the groups, conventions and weddings segment, and in the Cancun market, is invaluable for our sister properties, said Christopher Calabrese, Vice President and General Manager of The Marriott Cancun Collection. We know that Gabriela will be an exceptional team leader, bringing fresh ideas and implementing operations for service excellence paired with a hunger for growth and continued improvement. She will be a wonderful asset to the team and continued success of Marriott Cancun Collection.
I look forward to this journey and bringing my experience to these illustrious resorts, said Rodriguez. Alongside the dedicated team at Marriott Cancun Collection, we will continue to curate authentic and unique experiences for groups and maintain the reputation as a pioneer in this segment.
The Marriott Cancun Resort recently unveiled a renovation of its open-air lobby, which offers magnificent views of the palm-lined grounds and turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean beyond. Debuting later this year, the resort will open its doors to a Polynesian-inspired restaurant, Hana. A play on the Hawaiian word for family, Hanas decor and ambiance will transport guests to one of the most exotic corners of the world. Neighboring JW Marriott Cancun Resort Spa continues to offer an unmatched food and beverage scene inspired by the authenticity of Mexico, including its 150 Margarita Menu and expansive Mayan- inspired spa, which offers treatments rooted in Mayan culture and history.
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About Marriott Cancun Resort
Marriott Hotels Resorts continues to inspire and provide a balanced life on the road for discerning and high-achieving business and leisure travelers, offering warm, professional service; sophisticated yet functional guest room design; lobby spaces that facilitate working, dining and socializing; restaurants and bars serving international cuisine prepared simply and from the freshest ingredients; meeting and event spaces and services that are gold standard; and expansive, 24-hour fitness facilities. All Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay.
For more information, visit www.marriottcancunresort.com
About JW Marriott Cancun Resort Spa
Recipient of the coveted AAA Five Diamond Hotel Award for seven consecutive years, the landmark JW Marriott Cancun Resort Spa offers an unforgettable Cancun vacation. Rated among Condé Nast Travelers "Best in the World" list and the #1 Hotel in Mexico Latin America on Celebrated Living's Readers Choice Platinum List, the JW Marriott Cancun Resort offers 448 luxury rooms and suites, each equipped with private balconies that showcase stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon. For those who wish to indulge themselves, Club 91 offers the sophistication and exclusivity of a private club, with access to the resorts full range of luxury amenities and services. The JWs Mayan-inspired spa is rated one of the top spas in Mexico and offers massages, body wraps, manicures, pedicures and more. With four world-class restaurants, 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and the stunning beauty of the Caribbean, theJW Marriott Cancun Resort Spa is an ideal choice for corporate retreats, events, romantic getaways and family vacations.
For more information, visit www.jwmarriottcancunresort.com
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