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Cheeca Lodge & Spa Appoints Scott Burnett as New Executive Chef
Cheeca Lodge & Spa | May 16, 2023
ISLAMORADA, FL. (May, 2023) -- Cheeca Lodge & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Burnett as Executive Chef. As the Executive Chef of the historic resort, Burnett will oversee Cheeca Lodge’s restaurants, including Atlantic’s Edge, Mia Cucina, Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, 25 South, and Cheeca’s poolside Tiki Bar. Burnett will spearhead the creation and execution of menus, direct culinary activities, and oversee Cheeca’s team of culinary staff. Dedicated to bringing the latest in gastronomy to the resort, Burnett will work to blend the newest trends with Florida Keys-classics. A native of Ocala, Florida, Burne...
Cheeca Lodge & Spa Expands Footprint With New Meeting & Event Center and Luxury Oceanfront Suites
Cheeca Lodge & Spa | June 2, 2022
Slated to debut September 2022, the historic resort will soon be home to a 10,000 square foot meeting and event center and 43 new, luxurious oceanfront suites ISLAMORADA, FL (June 2, 2022) - Cheeca Lodge & Spa, the iconic 27-acre independent, luxury resort has announced major resort enhancements including a 10,000 square foot event center, to be named The Islamorada Ballroom, and 43 newly constructed oceanfront suites. In combination with the existing 6,300 square feet of meeting and event space the resort will now offer more than 16,000 square feet of meeting and event space and a total of 244 guest rooms and suites. The Islamorada Ba...
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Appoints Raúl Villagrán as Director of Sales and Marketing
Cheeca Lodge & Spa | October 5, 2018
CANCUN, MEXICO - OCTOBER 5, 2018 - Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun is pleased to announce Raúl Villagrán as the resort's new Director of Sales and Marketing. In this dynamic role, Raúl's primary responsibility is to lead the resort's sales and marketing team and encourage its continued growth and success. Additionally, he will spearhead strategic initiatives to further expand business and enhance international awareness of this renowned luxury oceanfront property. "We are thrilled to welcome Raúl to our seasoned staff of hospitality professionals," said Alberto Gurrola, General...
Cheeca Lodge & Spa In Islamorada Appoints Phillip Lowd as Executive Chef
Cheeca Lodge & Spa | March 8, 2018
Islamorada, FL (March 8, 2018) – Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Florida Keys, recently announced the appointment of Chef Phillip Lowd as the Executive Chef of the property's reimagined signature restaurants, Atlantic's Edge and Nikai Sushi Bar, as well as the newly debuted Neapolitan Italian Bistro, Mia Cucina. With over nine years' experience on property, where he formerly served as Banquet Chef prior to the hotel's closure, Chef Lowd will spearhead culinary operations, stepping into his new role with the property's post-Hurricane Irma reopening on March 30th, 2018. An alumnus of New York Palace Hotel's 2-Michelin star res...
Cheeca Lodge & Spa Welcomes Kurt Steinberg as Executive Chef
Cheeca Lodge & Spa | November 21, 2016
Islamorada, FL, (November 21, 2016) – An icon 70 years in the making, Cheeca Lodge & Spa welcomes Kurt Steinberg as Executive Chef to oversee the resort's food and beverage program. With nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Steinberg has an extensive background in resort dining and will combine his coastal influence and distinct presentation abilities with the local cuisine of the Florida Keys. A Starwood Hotels veteran, Steinberg spent nearly 15 years in the kitchen for the global brand around the country, and most recently served as Executive Chef at the Hyatt Regency Newport in Rhode Island. Prior to t...
Cheeca Lodge & Spa Website Relaunch Boosts Revenues by over 80%
HeBS Digital | May 26, 2016
Situated in Islamorada, Cheeca Lodge & Spa is a tropical paradise, perfect for every type of getaway. The property worked with HeBS Digital to relaunch their website with the goals of improving user experience, increasing page visits and increasing both bookings and revenue from their desktop and mobile sites. The result is a user-friendly, visually appealing newly launched site, optimized for the three screens and focused on driving direct bookings. As a way of promoting the new site and generating user interest and awareness, the property launched a multichannel campaign with a Limited-Time Offer Interactive Application. After the...
Cheeca Lodge & Spa Appoints Robert LaCasse as General Manager
Cheeca Lodge & Spa | May 24, 2016
Islamorada, FL (May 24, 2016) – Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada's historic luxury resort destination, is pleased to announce Robert "Bob" LaCasse as General Manager. LaCasse joins the property with more than 25 years of experience and will usher the legendary resort through its milestone 70th anniversary year. In his new role, LaCasse will oversee all resort operations and lead the hotel staff to continually exceed guest expectations and instill a lasting impression of Cheeca's warm island hospitality. "It's an honor to join Cheeca Lodge & Spa during such an exciting time in the hotel's history," said LaCasse. "I look forwa...
Florida Keys’ Cheeca Lodge & Spa Welcomes New Executive Chef Daniel Dalton
Cheeca Lodge & Spa | August 5, 2015
Islamorada, FL, (August 5, 2015) – Cheeca Lodge & Spa, an Islamorada treasure since 1946, has tapped Daniel Dalton as Executive Chef to oversee the 214-room resort's culinary program inclusive of three distinct restaurants and catering services for groups and special events. With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Dalton has an extensive background in resort dining and will combine his sophisticated palate and distinct presentation with the local cuisine of the Florida Keys. Most recently, he served as Executive Chef at The Sporting Life Bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. In previous roles, he worked under famed ...
