Santiago Rivera new GM at Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort and Meliá Caribe Beach Resort

Meliá Hotels by Meliá Hotels International (MHI), the Spanish hotel company with more than 380 hotels around the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Santiago Rivera as General Manager of the newly divided hotels: Meliá Punta Cana Beach, a resort only for adults, and Meliá Caribe Beach, a resort for all types of guests. The appointment of this executive who has extensive experience in the luxury hotel sector comes at a momentous moment for hotels. This December, the new hotels will open their doors with Santiago Rivera in command, offering a large number of new programs, services and amenities designed to meet the different needs of all their customers.

As Álvaro Tejeda, Regional Vice President for Americas at Meliá Hotels International, explains: "The unquestionable trajectory of Santiago Rivera, his great talent and deep knowledge of the brand make him the perfect person to lead these two new hotels. Meliá Hotels International brands and having created a close relationship with our hotels, Santiago will bring a unique background and perspective to this incredible destination. "

Santiago Rivera, who previously ran the Paradisus Cancun hotel, brings more than 15 years of experience in MHI and the luxury hospitality sector to his new position at Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort and Meliá Caribe Beach Resort. Under his leadership, the Paradisus Cancún achieved great success and increased sales and profitability, ensuring at the same time that his guests lived an unforgettable experience. With two graduate degrees in hotel management and strategic administration from Cornell University, Santiago Rivera has obtained great results in other hotels in its portfolio such as Paradisus Los Cabos, Paradisus Playa del Carmen, La Perla and La Esmeralda, among others.