The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiago Sarmento as Hotel Manager. In his new role, Sarmento will oversee daily operations and activate strategy on the ground.
Previously, Sarmento served as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the property, Puerto Rico’s only AAA Five Diamond resort and the Caribbean’s only Audubon Gold Signature Certified Sanctuary.
Sarmento has applied his experience in the industry to propel The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort to new heights. Under his supervision, the property’s Starvoice engagement score rose from 87 to 97 points and exceeded the past year’s total revenue by 11.9%.
Sarmento has a long history of excellence in the luxury hospitality sphere and has held DOSM positions at The St. Regis Tianjin, The St. Regis Mexico City and at Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection property, in addition to roles with the Sheraton and the Westin hotels internationally. Sarmento attended Glion Hotel School in Switzerland, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Hospitality Management, and has a command of six languages.
“Tiago has become an invaluable member of The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort team and we are proud to now have him as Hotel Manager. Tiago will surely continue to excel in this new position and we are looking forward to the tremendous contributions he will make,” says General Manager of The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Terry Bechtold.
“It is an honor to continue my journey with The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in this new capacity, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to apply my experience to daily craft, with an amazing team, a St. Regis bespoke experience to all of our guests,” states Sarmento.
