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The Lineup at Wai Kai announces new Executive Chef, Nikki Takamatsu

Nikki Takamatsu has been appointed executive chef for The LookOut Food & Drink at The LineUp at Wai Kai, a new year-round waterfront venue for active adventurers anchored by the Wai Kai Wave and the adjacent 52-acre recreational Wai Kai Lagoon. In his new position, Takamatsu will lead the restaurant’s kitchen staff, collaborate with management to set pricing, introduce new culinary techniques and menus and keep up with industry trends. 

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Navneet Verma joins Vakkaru Maldives to elevate yoga and wellness offerings

Award-winning luxury resort Vakkaru Maldives is pleased to announce the arrival of Navneet Verma, as its new wellness team leader. Navneet is a certified yoga instructor and has a Master’s degree in Yoga and Science of Living from Jain Vishva Bharati Institute in India. He also has a post-graduate Diploma in Yoga from Kaivalyadhama, India, one of the oldest pioneering yoga institutes in the world. Additionally, he has various certifications in food and nutrition, Western spa massages, fitness training, aerial yoga, Ayurvedic massage, Yin yoga and sound healing.

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Oscar Gonzalez appointed General Manager at W Punta de Mita in Riviera Nayarit

W Punta de Mita, the newly reimagined beachfront resort on the shores of Riviera Nayarit, is pleased to announce the appointment of Oscar Gonzalez Ibarra as General Manager. With his extensive expertise in luxury hospitality and commitment to delivering unparalleled guest experiences, Gonzalez is poised to lead W Punta de Mita’s reputation as the premier lifestyle hotel in the region.

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Adero Scottsdale Resort appoints Michael Valentino as Director of Sales and Marketing

ADERO Scottsdale Resort – the modern desert sanctuary perched 2,500 feet above the Sonoran Desert and amid Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains – appoints Michael Valentino as Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Michael leads the resort’s sales and marketing division, where he oversees strategies to showcase the best of ADERO, ensuring a one-of-a-kind guest experience.

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Hartmut Ott has been appointed General Manager at Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa announced the appointment of Hartmut Ott as General Manager. Ott will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day management for the award-winning Forbes 12-Star property, consistently ranked top among the nation’s most coveted retreats. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ott will oversee the Forbes 4-star Lucia Restaurant & Bar under the helm of Chef Christian Ojeda as well as the award-winning 5,200 sq. ft., Spa at Bernardus and 73 guestroom property located in Carmel Valley. 

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