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Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Welcomes Marcel Kloet as General Manager
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | January 9, 2024
Marcel Kloet Joins Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Bringing Two Decades of Luxury Hospitality Experience to the Reserve Estate Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico (January 9, 2024) - Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve reinforces its commitment to delivering unparalleled service and luxury with the appointment of Marcel Kloet as General Manager. As a seasoned professional in the luxury hospitality industry with a track record of success, Marcel Kloet brings over twenty years of experience holding leadership positions at renowned establishments across Europe, Australia and Asia. He will serve at the helm of the exclusive ultra-luxury property i...
Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Appoints Viorica Coman as Director of Spa
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | December 6, 2023
Coman will lead Spa Botánico, overseeing new partnerships and programming Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico (December 6, 2023) - Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to welcome Viorica Coman, as Director of Spa Botánico. Coman brings over 20 years of experience working in luxury spas to the role, where she will oversee operations, the development of new offerings and partnerships and training for the award-winning, five-acre sanctuary. Coman began her professional career in medicine, studying cancer, before pivoting to the world of wellness. Inspired by her personal passions in connecting with nature and outdoor pursuits, Coman mo...
Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Appoints Jose Ballester as Executive Chef
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | May 3, 2022
DORADO, PUERTO RICO – May 3, 2022 – Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Jose Ballester as Executive Chef. Chef Ballester is returning to Puerto Rico with more than 20 years of experience with Marriott International, most recently holding the position of Multi-Property Executive Chef for Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan, and The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui in Thailand. Throughout his career, he has worked in all areas of the culinary field at various Marriott brand hotels, including The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan; JW Marriott, Santo Domingo; and The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. â...
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Appoints Ana Henriques as New General Manager
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | February 16, 2022
Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico – February 16, 2021 — Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Ana Henriques as General Manager of the storied Reserve property. Ana is a veteran of luxury hospitality and brings with her more than 10 years of professional experience in Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotels. Ana began her hospitality career in 1991 in her home country of Portugal, working in Cost Control as well as Food & Beverage. After a few years, she transitioned to Sales & Marketing, eventually growing into the Director role. In 2005, Ana joined Ritz-Carlton Hotels as Director of Sales & Marketin...
Knighthead Funding Originates $61 Million Loan to Refinance Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico
Knighthead Funding LLC | March 17, 2021
Greenwich, CT (March 17, 2021) – Knighthead Funding has provided a $61 million first mortgage loan secured by Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico. The five-year, floating-rate, non-recourse loan from Knighthead Funding refinances maturing debt. As the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve Hotel in the Americas and one of only five in the world, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is one of the most luxurious properties under the Ritz-Carlton Reserve flag.  Opened in 2012, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is situated in the exclusive gated neighborhood of Dorado Beach, on the former Laurence Rockefeller estate...
