Clearwater Beach, Florida (July 2, 2024) – JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, part of Marriott’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has announced the appointment of Manuel Magana as General Manager. A highly accomplished and results-driven hotel executive with 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Magana brings a rich skill set to the property which opened in May 2023.
Magana has a storied tenure and success with Marriott; his journey began as a Room Service waiter at the JW Marriott Mexico City and evolved into roles in HR and Food & Beverage, and quickly advanced to management roles. During his time in Mexico City, Magana played a pivotal role in the openings of the JW Marriott Hotel Quito in Ecuador and the Panama Marriott Hotel, contributing his expertise to the pre-opening Food & Beverage Task Force team.
Magana brings a global experience and perspective from his roles around the world in locations like Renaissance Prague Hotel in the Czech Republic, Marriott Casa Magna Cancun Resort, and JW Marriott Miami. His leadership was instrumental in achieving the AAA Five Diamond award for the JW Marriott Cancun Resort and the Hotel of the Year and Food & Beverage Financial Excellence awards.
Most recently, Magana served as the Multi-Property General Manager for the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa and the Westin Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. Under his leadership, these properties saw record revenue growth, significant ADR improvements, and prestigious awards such as the AAA Four Diamond distinction and 2021 hotel of the year.
“This is an exceptional team to join and I am honored to be appointed General Manager of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa,” said Magana. “The opportunity to apply my goal-driven and alliance-building experiences to this new hotel destination is incredibly inspiring. I look forward to using my expertise to create fulfilling and meaningful beachfront adventures for every guest.”
Magana continues his successful hospitality career with his new role as General Manager of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa where he will oversee the resort’s daily hotel operations, maintain quality standards and ensure guest satisfaction. Magana has a proven track record of successfully managing and enhancing the performance of upscale hotels and resorts. He is a strategic leader with a strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, maximizing operational efficiency, and driving revenue growth.
For more information about JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, please visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tpajw-jw-marriott-clearwater-beach-resort-and-spa/overview/.
