CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa's David Gauna Appointed As Area General Manager
PUERTO VALLARTA, MX. March 29, 2017 - CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is proud to announce the appointment of David Gauna as the new Area General Manager for Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita and Guadalajara. In his new role, Mr. Gauna will oversee the Westin Puerto Vallarta, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort Puerto Vallarta, St. Regis Punta Mita, W Punta Mita and Westin Guadalajara, while still assuming responsibilities as General Manager for the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort.
“I am honored to have been appointed as Area General Manager and very much look forward to embracing my new position,” said Mr. Gauna. “My family and I love this part of Mexico, so I'm happy to be expanding my role to oversee even more of the region.”
During his tenure in Puerto Vallarta and under his leadership, the resort team has consistently met and exceeded sales and budget goals. Thanks to Mr. Gauna's efforts, CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta has increased guest satisfaction and overall engagement scores since 2014.
Mr. Gauna was recognized in 2015 as General Manager of the year for the CALA Region and was appointed as Business Council Chair for Mexico from 2013-2016. He is a graduate of Instituto Regiomontano de Hoteleria Monterrey, N.L., Mexico with a BBA in Hotel Management and is currently working on his Global MBA from Universidad del Valle de Mexico.
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is situated on a sandy strip along Banderas Bay, against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains. A Pacific beachfront retreat for couples, families and groups, the resort offers 433 rooms, the expansive Ohtli Spa, four restaurants, infinity pool, water sports center, Kids' Club and more than 28,000 square feet of meeting space, with programming highlights that include a special tequila education program. A charming, friendly town with an authentic Mexican vibe, Puerto Vallarta offers a vibrant culinary and arts scene, highlighted by local festivals such as the Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival and the Guadalupe Processions, honoring the town's patron saint. For more information, visit www.puertovallartamarriott.com.
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