FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. and MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Sept. 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Playa Resorts Management, the operational management component of Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V., today announced the appointment of Diego Concha as General Manager for Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall. Both Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, which is exclusively for adults, and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, which is for guests of all ages, opened in December 2014. Both all-inclusive luxury resorts have recently been recognized with AAA’s coveted Four Diamond Award.

“Diego is an international hotelier with an extensive background in managing luxury Hyatt branded resorts throughout the Caribbean as well as globally,” said Alex Stadlin, CEO of Playa Resorts Management. “Diego will spend the month of September at the Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva resorts in Mexico, and officially begin his tenure at Hyatt Zilara & Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall on October 1, 2015. We look forward to welcoming his leadership and operations expertise as we continue to provide the perfect backdrop for guests to enjoy an authentic destination experience in a luxury all-inclusive setting complete with our genuine Service from the Heart™.”

Mr. Concha brings more than 25 years of hospitality management experience to his new position. He joined Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in 1988 at the Hyatt Regency Cerromar, Puerto Rico. He was continually promoted to management positions in food and beverage and ultimately operations. During his successful tenure he has served as General Manager at many Hyatt properties including: Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman, Hyatt Regency Aruba, Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Hyatt Regency Curacao, Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, New Mexico, and most recently, the Grand Hyatt Colombo, Sri Lanka. He also helped to open the Park Hyatt Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Mr. Concha is a native of Colombia and attended university in Colombia and Canada. Mr. Concha can be reached at: [email protected].

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 About Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

Spanning the private coastline on the Caribbean, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall share the same resort grounds and combine to form an unparalleled, all-inclusive resort experience defining the Evolution of All-Inclusive™. Dining takes center stage and is led by an international culinary team that oversees unique offerings in each of the àla carte and buffet restaurants, as well as its authentic Jamaican Jerk beachside shack.

The guest experience begins with complimentary airport transfers and an exclusive lounge at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport. On property guests enjoy a free round of golf at the world-class White Witch and Cinnamon Hill courses, as well as spontaneous moments throughout the resort – everything from beach activities, to thoughtful insight into Jamaican culture and music. Wedding and honeymoon couples will find professional romance staff and a wide selection of locations, including a rooftop wedding venue, assuring the perfect celebration appropriate for a diversity of lifestyles. 

Sophisticated and stylish, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall is an indulgent escape focusing exclusively on adults with its own gourmet dining, lounges and pool area as well as a selection of 234 suites including 32 romantic swim-up suites. Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall caters to guests of all ages with 386 plush suites, including 25 premium swim-up suites.

Guests can book Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall by contacting a travel agent or calling 800.233.1234, or online at www.allinclusive.hyatt.com.

Playa Hotels & Resorts 

Playa Hotels & Resort, B.V. (Playa) portfolio consists of a collection of 14 premier hotels comprising 6,142 rooms that are located in prime beach locations in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. In 2013, Playa Hotels & Resorts created Playa Resorts Management, the operational management component of Playa Hotels & Resorts. Playa owns and manages Hyatt Zilara Cancun, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Montego Bay, Hyatt Ziva Cancun (opening November 2015), Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos (opening September 15, 2015), Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Montego Bay, and Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta. The company also owns and operates 3 resorts under Playa’s brands, The ROYAL and Gran, as well as 5 resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic that are managed by a third party. Under an agreement with an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Playa will pursue the acquisition or development of new all-inclusive resort opportunities under two new Hyatt all-inclusive brands—Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva. Playa will also have certain rights to operate Hyatt-branded all-inclusive resorts in five Latin American and Caribbean countries.

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