RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO (June 27, 2018) – Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, an upscale resort nestled in the heart of Mexico’s Caribbean beachfront, is pleased to announce the appointment of hospitality veteran Pascal Dupuis as General Manager. In his new role, Dupuis will manage all aspects of the luxury resort and its day-to-day operations including the 214 guestrooms and suites, Naum Wellness & Spa, four diverse restaurant concepts as well as 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space. He will also focus on the training, learning and development of the staff.
“I am excited to join the team at Andaz Mayakoba and to be a part of this authentic, luxury brand,” said Dupuis. “With my extensive experience in luxury hospitality, my passion for the industry and the people, and my strong leadership skills, I am confident I can help take the resort to new heights. I have a talented team behind me and I look forward to establishing myself here in Mexico and immersing myself in the region and culture.”
A hospitality veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Dupuis began his career in his home country of France when working as a receptionist at the Negresco Hotel in Nice. After working at several other French hotels, Dupuis moved to London in 1993 where he quickly climbed the ranks in the hotel industry, holding managerial positions at properties including Le Méridien Piccadilly, The Sheraton Park Tower and St. Martins Lane, before returning to France as the General Manager of Hotel De La Tremoille in Paris. Dupuis has served as General Manager at some of the leading resorts in the world including the One&Only Le Touessrok in Mauritus, The Leela Kempinski Goa, where he brought the resort back to its five-star standard to make it the most successful resort in India, and The Leela Palace Chennai, which he opened. Prior to joining Andaz Mayakoba, Dupuis served as General Manager for two properties within the Address Hotel & Resorts brand including The Address Dubai Marina, where he immensely raised the hotel and restaurant’s position in the market within the first six months of joining the team, and The Address Boulevard Dubai, where he oversaw the successful opening.
Pascal now resides in Mexico with his wife and daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, go-karting, watersports, traveling and cooking.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Pascal’s caliber leading the operations at Andaz Mayakoba,” said Myles McGourty, Senior Vice President, Latin America & Caribbean, Hyatt. “Pascal brings a new energy to the resort with innovative ideas, passion, excellent interpersonal skills and a results-driven mindset. We look forward to see where he can take the resort from here and are gearing up for continued success.”
For more information on Andaz Mayakoba, please visit https://mayakoba.andaz.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html.
