Milton Sgarbi Appointed GM at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences in Florida
Bal Harbour, Florida - September 29, 2014 - The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Milton Sgarbi as General Manager for the prestigious oceanfront resort. Sgarbi has over 20 years of domestic and international experience helming the world's most coveted resorts across three different Continents. He brings a wealth of experience and passion for hospitality to his position at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami's premiere destination at the intersection of art, fashion and design.
As General Manager, Sgarbi is in charge of operating the hotel and residences for the AAA Five Diamond Resort, while providing guests with the unmatched service and bespoke experiences that are synonymous with the St. Regis brand. He will also manage all facets of the property, from operational duties to finance.
"I am honored to become part of such a revered property, distinguished by its' ideal address, exceptional service and uncompromising level of luxury," Milton Sgarbi said. "I look forward to joining the world-class team of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and to working with them to enhance its already pristine reputation."
Sgarbi joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2000, in Italy, as the General Manager for the Hotel Romazzino, a Luxury Collection Resort. His next assignment took him to French Polynesia, as the opening General Manager for The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, obtaining the recognition of Best Resort in The World by Travel Weekly and Best Hotel in The South Pacific by Virtuoso already on the first year of operation. Most recently, he held the position of opening General Manager for The St. Regis Princeville Resort, introducing the unparalleled level of services to the first property of the St. Regis brand in Hawaii.
Milton earned a degree from University of Caxias do Sul, Superior Hotel School, Brasil, and post-graduate certificate from The Hague Hotel School, Hague, Holland. Sgarbi is fluent in Italian, Portuguese, English and French.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort features 227 elegant rooms and suites, including 70 one and two-bedroom suites, which rise 27 stories above an expansive stretch of beach on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership with interiors by celebrated design firm Yabu Pushelberg, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences is a structure of masterful design and incomparable details. This exclusive enclave and Miami Beach's only AAA Five Diamond Resort is directly across from the celebrated Bal Harbour Shops and mere minutes from the energy of South Beach and Miami. The signature St. Regis Butlers offer service beyond expectations and a 14,000 square-foot Remède Spa provides exceptional experiences, a modern fitness center, comprehensive Wellness Program, Sushi Lounge, The St. Regis Kids Club and Ocean Front Day Villas. For more information please visit www.stregisbalharbour or call 305-993-3300.
About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at over 30 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. From Bal Harbour to Bangkok, Saadiyat Island to Shenzhen, the St. Regis brand caters to a new generation of luxury travelers and continues to thoughtfully build its portfolio in the most sought after destinations at the heart of today's grand tour. Plans for the brand to expand its legacy include much-anticipated St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Asia, where St. Regis has announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Haikou, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, Macao, Qingshui Bay, Sanya Haitang Bay and Zhuhai. Additionally in Europe and the Middle East, St. Regis will continue to expand in Amman, Dubai and Istanbul. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com, for the privilege of residential ownership, please visit www.stregis.com/residences, and to learn how the brand celebrates the art of play visit www.stregis.com/familytraditions. Connect with St. Regis on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.
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