Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Puerto Vallarta, MX – November 25, 2014 – Playa Resorts Management, the operational management component of Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V., today announced the appointment of Alexandre de Brouwer as General Manager for Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, which is scheduled to open in December (www.allinclusive.hyatt.com). The new all inclusive resort is at the site of the former Dreams Puerto Vallarta, and is the culmination of an approximate $20 million expansion, renovation and repositioning that is intended to reinvent this resort destination in a way that brings effortless indulgence to the all inclusive vacation experience.
“Alexandre is a highly respected hotelier with extensive experience throughout Mexico, and we welcome his leadership,” said Chief Executive Officer Alex Stadlin, Playa Resorts Management. “His commitment to service and excellence exemplifies our promise of service from the heart, as our team collectively works to create the perfect all inclusive experience.”
Mr. de Brouwer brings more than 30 years of hospitality industry leadership. He joins Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta from the Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa where he was general manager. A native of Brussels, Belgium, Mr. de Brouwer studied Hotel and Tourism Management at the Centre International of Glion sur Montreux in Switzerland. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences in Hospitality Management with a specialty in food and beverage, meeting and conventions and catering. He began his hospitality career in Europe, and went to Cancun in 1986 where he held various management positions with Camino Real and other leading resort brands. Over the past 25 years, he has enjoyed a successful career throughout Mexico and Brazil. Mr. de Brouwer is fluent in Spanish, French and English. He can be reached at Alexandre.deBrouwer@Hyatt.com.
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