(18 October 2023 – Dubai, UAE) Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”), the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resort and Residences, the ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts, Rare Find, a diverse collection of unique resorts in captivating destinations, and new fitness lifestyle brand SIRO, focusing on holistic health and wellbeing, have announced new executive appointments in North America for One&Only as the brand continues to grow and develop in new sought after destinations in one-of-a-kind natural locations throughout the world. These appointments underscore the brand’s commitment to strategic growth, while highlighting the importance of the North American market.
One&Only Resorts has promoted Sergio Pereira as Regional Managing Director of Americas, overseeing strategic development for the brand’s portfolio in North America. Sergio joined Kerzner International in 2017 as Resort Manager at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco, before being appointed General Manager for the resort in 2019 and then promoted to oversee One&Only Palmilla in 2021. In this new role, Sergio will continue leading the team at One&Only Palmilla, while also ensuring that all hotel operations, sales and marketing, and hotel initiatives in the region are carried out to the highest level of Kerzner brand standards. Additionally, he will be responsible for representing Kerzner International in the Americas, while providing mentorship and direction to all General Managers and Executive Leaders at properties in the region, including One&Only Mandarina and One&Only Moonlight Basin, in addition to One&Only Palmilla. Sergio’s commitment, dedication and passion for One&Only, will ensure the continued elevation and success of the region as he steps into his new role as Regional Managing Director of Americas.
Serge Ditesheim has been appointed as General Manager at One&Only Moonlight Basin, currently under development in Montana set to welcome guests in Winter 2024/2025. The first One&Only resort to open in the United States promises a wild sense of adventure amidst the breath-taking mountains of Montana. Located between the iconic Lone Peak and the Spanish Peaks with access to Big Sky’s world-class skiing, One&Only Moonlight Basin will be the first alpine resort for the ultra-luxury collection. Serge is joining the resort from One&Only Mandarina in Mexico, where he oversaw the successful opening of the resort in 2019 and its positioning as one of the most desirable resort destinations in North America, driving remarkable success and industry recognition, with inclusion in the prestigious Travel + Leisure’s Readers’ 25 Favourite Resorts in Mexico in 2023 and most recently The World’s 50 Best Hotels list as the Best Resort in North America. Prior to joining Kerzner, he held multiple General Manager positions in Vietnam, and the West Indies while working for Aman Resorts and Azerai Resorts. A seasoned hospitality leader with a deep understanding of One&Only brand values, Serge Ditesheim possesses the experience and knowledge to lead the pivotal opening of One&Only Moonlight Basin for the brand.
Leading One&Only Mandarina as General Manager is Nicolas Cejas, who began his journey with Kerzner International in 2021, when he joined One&Only Palmilla in Mexico, as Hotel Manager. In the new role, Nicolas is responsible for the overall operation of the award-winning all-villa beach resort set in Mexico’s most awe-inspiring coastal rainforest in Riviera Nayarit, while developing and leading the team and introducing unforgettable guest experiences. Nicolas began his career in international hospitality in 2001 with Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Marriott International, working his way up from a bellman to opening Latin America’s first St. Regis in Punta Mita, Mexico in 2013. His career spans various departments and key positions, including Front Office Manager, Director of Rooms, Hotel Manager, and Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms, working with notable brands including St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton. Nicolas will continue to build on the successful accomplishments and long-lasting impressions One&Only Mandarina has left on the hospitality industry in Mexico.
As One&Only continues its strategic development in North America the brand is delighted to celebrate and promote three exceptional leaders who have been instrumental in driving the success and achievements of the resorts in Mexico. These appointments come at a pivotal time of growth for Kerzner International, as One&Only anticipates upcoming openings in key destinations including One&Only Aesthesis in the Athenian Riviera, One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai, One&Only Kea Island in Greece, and One&Only Moonlight Basin in Montana. These resorts will continue to redefine the One&Only portfolio, offering unforgettable luxurious experiences in remarkable destinations, as well as introducing the brand’s first vertical resort in Dubai. Most recently, Kerzner has introduced Rare Finds, a collection of hotels and resorts that bring the essence of a destination to the forefront promising soulful experiences. The brand’s first resort, Bab Al Shams, launched in Dubai in 2023 preserving its legacy as the longest running desert escape in the UAE and keeping with the brand’s focus on discovering a destination in a truly authentic way. Additionally, Kerzner has also announced SIRO, a new hospitality concept conceived with fitness and wellbeing at the core. SIRO will be an immersive lifestyle destination, blending the boundaries between hospitality, fitness and wellness through a fresh perspective and energising experiences. The first SIRO will open at One Za’abeel in Dubai in late 2023.
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