Margaritaville Welcomes Carlo Sernaglia as New Concept Chef To Its Executive Team

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. June 28, 2016

ORLANDO, FL. June 28, 2016 - Margaritaville Holdings LLC, today announced Carlo Sernaglia has been hired as concept chef. Effective immediately, Sernaglia will oversee all corporate food and beverage initiatives and developments, working closely with the company's licensees to ensure brand standards are fully integrated and developing new concepts with the Margaritaville executive team.

“We are thrilled to welcome Carlo to the Margaritaville family,” said John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville Holdings LLC. “Carlo's extensive background in menu development, combined with his success in new restaurant concept openings, make him a tremendous asset. His ability to tap into emerging dining trends is outstanding and we believe he will help merge this forward thinking with the laid-back Margaritaville lifestyle, providing our guests with even more delicious ways to tastefully dine in paradise.”

Prior to joining Margaritaville, Carlo spent several years in a consulting position for the company, working alongside the leadership team to develop and launch new concepts like JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, which is accessible to Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort guests and locals seeking a laid-back luxe dining experience. JWB, named after James (Jimmy) William Buffett himself, offers impeccable service and intimate spaces ideal for romantic dinners or small group gatherings.

Previously, Carlo served as restaurant chef for the new signature restaurant concept, Cioppino, at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne in Miami, Fla. With extensive background in new restaurant openings, he has successfully overseen the operations and menu development for Altamar in Miami, as well as his own concept, Vagabondi. Much of his success has been attributed to his education internationally, having served several positions in Italy and Venezuela. For information, visit http://www.margaritaville.com/.

About Margaritaville

Margaritaville is a global brand inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author, Jimmy Buffett, whose songs evoke a passion for tropical escape and relaxation. Comprised of consumer products, restaurants, retail shops, hotels, resorts and Radio Margaritaville on Sirius/XM, Margaritaville, which features live broadcasts of Jimmy Buffett concerts, delivers a tropical experience where anyone can enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of their favorite destination regardless of their current latitude. Since launching its first restaurant location in Key West, Fla. in 1987, Margaritaville has expanded to some of the most popular U.S. destinations including Orlando and Las Vegas. Margaritaville resorts and hotels can be found in Pensacola Beach, Fla., Bossier City, La. and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., with a AAA Four-Diamond oceanfront resort in Hollywood Beach, Fla. New resort destinations recently announced include Biloxi, Ms., Orlando, Fla. and Grand Cayman. The Margaritaville portfolio also includes Margaritaville Vacation Club properties in St. Thomas USVI, and San Juan, PR. The Margaritaville at Sea experience with Norwegian Cruise Line launched in November 2015 on the brand new Escape ship. Consumers can also escape everyday through a collection of Margaritaville consumer products including apparel for men and women, footwear, frozen concoction makers, home decor and more. Additionally, the brand's food, beverage and spirits lines - including Margaritaville tequilas, rums, LandShark Lager and Island Tea - deliver authentic, tropical escapism to fans around the world. Margaritaville, a state of mind since 1977.

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