WILLEMSTAD, CURAƇAO ā€“ JULY 2023 ā€“ CuraƧao Marriott Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Farstad as General Manager. Farstad will manage an incredible team of associates, be responsible for the resortā€™s daily operations to ensure an excellent guest experience, and a superior hotel offering.Ā Ā 

Bringing almost 15 years of hospitality experience, Farstad offers a wealth of tourism knowledge to CuraƧao Marriott Beach Resort and is instrumental in spearheading the tactical business direction of the property and strengthening Marriottā€™s core values.Ā Ā 

ā€œIā€™m looking forward to combining my hospitality experience with the already established brand and associates at CuraƧao Marriott Beach Resort,ā€ said Farstad. ā€œAs an expert in external stakeholder relations, corporate communications, and traditional media, I intend to enhance these facets of the resort to increase profits and further validate us as the most marketable accommodation on the island.ā€Ā 

Under Farstadā€™s leadership, his hotels have been recognized on several occasions, including when the TPS Marriott Sudbury won the 2019 Revenue Performance Team of the Year from the Hotel Association of Canada. Most recently, Farstad collaborated in creating the not-for-profit tourism organization Saskatoon Destination Marketing Hotels and their partnership with the newly branded ā€œDiscover Saskatoonā€ to increase travel and revenue for the city. Ā Ā