ST. PETERSBURG, FL – October 26, 2020 – The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club announces the hiring of Tabish Siddiquie as general manager. In his new role, Siddiquie will oversee daily operations for the historic 361-room resort while also serving as the primary strategic business leader of the property.
As the resort’s general manager, Siddiquie will be responsible for all aspects of daily operations, including sales and revenue generation, marketing, guest and employee satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, and the membership club. Siddiquie will be actively involved in the St. Petersburg community, building strong relationships with local officials, businesses, and guests to continue The Vinoy’s legacy as an iconic pillar on downtown St. Petersburg’s welcoming waterfront.
“It’s a privilege to join the talented team at The Vinoy,” said Siddiquie. “The resort has a storied history of providing top-tier hospitality to the Tampa Bay area, and I look forward to honoring its legacy while ensuring the hotel meets the demands of today’s savvy traveler and the resort’s club members.”
Siddiquie’s appointment reflects his impressive 20-year track record successfully running exceptional properties across the globe. Most recently, he served as the general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Denver, which attained its highest ever revenue and profit under Siddiquie’s leadership. Prior to his time in Denver, Siddiquie honed his hospitality skills around the world at luxury hotels and resorts such as The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, The Ritz-Carlton Almaty in Kazakhstan, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. This will not be Siddiquie’s first time on Florida’s Gulf Coast, as he oversaw food and beverage at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, including the hotel’s members club and golf course, from 2008 to 2011.
A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management in Goa, India, Siddiquie holds a diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology. He is fluent in multiple languages including Hindi, Urdu, Konkani, and basic Russian. Siddiquie, his wife, Kristen, and their two children reside in St. Petersburg. Tabish enjoys tennis, the outdoors and exploring great food and restaurants.
