Clearwater Beach, Florida (September 11, 2024) – Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, an upscale resort located just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico and Pier 60, welcomes Ildebrando Salazar as Director of Sales and Marketing. He joins the hotel from Texas where he most recently was part of the opening team for Hyatt Regency Conroe.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ildebrando Salazar to the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach family,” said Ernesto Fernandez, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach. “Ildebrando’s extensive experience paired with his passion and dedication to providing exceptional experiences for guests makes him an invaluable part of the team, and I know he will thrive in this new position.”
In his new role, Salazar will provide support and guidance to the hotel’s sales team to ensure unforgettable meetings and events for group guests. He will also oversee the resort’s marketing including digital, print and local strategies to help further drive awareness to the premier travel experience available at the hotel.
With more than 15 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, Salazar began his career as a front office agent at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio. He quickly realized his passion for creating unforgettable experiences and lasting vacation memories and decided to pursue a career in the industry.
While in San Antonio, Salazar held various roles at Hyatt Regency Hill Country and the downtown Grand Hyatt San Antonio property, ranging from housekeeping manager to sales manager. In 2017, Salazar moved to the Woodlands, TX where he joined the Woodlands Resort & Conference Center. Following his time in Texas, Salazar was hired as Associate Director of Sales at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. He spent four years in Florida where he fell in love with the state’s lifestyle and culture.
In 2022, Salazar moved back to Texas to join the opening team at Hyatt Regency Conroe as Director of Sales, Marketing and Events. In this role, he played an integral part in the successful launch of the property, and building a strong and thriving sales and marketing team.
“I am honored to join the incredible team at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach,” said Salazar. “I look forward to being a part of a great community of hospitality professionals on the most beautiful beach in the country. My family and I are very excited to start this new chapter in paradise.”
Originally from San Antonio, TX, Salazar attended the University of Texas at Austin where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Government.
For more information or to book a stay at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, please call (727) 373-1234 or visit HyattRegencyClearwaterBeach.com
