SAN ANTONIO – May 8, 2024 – 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.
