SAN DIEGO, CA – July 15, 2024 – Fairmont Grand Del Mar announces the appointment of Nenad Praporski as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Praporski returns to Fairmont Grand Del Mar, overseeing operations at the award-winning resort and leading multiple department teams to ensure its continued success.

Most recently, Praporski was the General Manager at Fairmont Austin where he achieved the “Luxury Hotel of the Year” award for Accor NCA Region. Praporski was previously Executive Director of Rooms at Fairmont Grand Del Mar from 2010-2015 and is thrilled to make a return to the property as General Manager.

“Nenad has an impressive background and track record in the industry. We are thrilled to welcome him home to Fairmont Grand Del Mar,” shared Ted Selogie, Regional Vice President and General Manager at Accor. “Our goal is to consistently exceed guest expectations and enhance guests touch points throughout the resort. With Nenad at the helm, we are confident that we will continue to deliver outstanding service and unparalleled experiences for all our guests.”

Praporski started his career at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand in Las Vegas before becoming the Front Office Manager at Grand Hyatt New York. Along with Fairmont Austin and Fairmont Grand Del Mar, his resume also includes positions at Hyatt Regency Long Island and Wynn Palace in Macau. In his free time, Praporski enjoys sports, fitness, economics, and reading. He looks forward to settling into San Diego with his family and experiencing all that the vibrant city has to offer.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is located at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court in San Diego, California. For more information or to make a reservation at the award-winning property, please visit Fairmont Grand Del Mar or call 858-314-2000.