Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour Appoints Flor van der Vaart as General Manager

Flor van der Vaart at the Forefront of Luxury Resort's November 1 Opening

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. October 16, 2017

ST. KITTS, KN. October 16, 2017 - Park Hyatt St. Kitts announces industry visionary Flor van der Vaart as resort's new General Manager. Van der Vaart will lead the executive team to a monumental November 1st opening of the brand's inaugural Caribbean property, and island's first luxury beach resort.

A hospitality veteran, Flor van der Vaart has a passion for the Caribbean, and will now call St. Kitts his home once more. From 2008 to 2011, he served as General Manager of the 400+ room Marriott St. Kitts Golf & Casino Beach Resort. Most recently, van der Vaart served as the VP of Room Operations for Hyatt in the America's corporate division. He played an integral role redefining brand standards through the launch of three new brands: Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Centric, and pioneering guest experience programs. Over the course of two years, with van der Vaart's strategic direction, three teams launched the brand's new Guest Engagement Management tool to 140 hotels across the U.S.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Flor to the helm of the highly anticipated Park Hyatt St. Kitts opening,” said Myles McGourty, senior vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean, Hyatt. “With his extensive leadership background and Caribbean expertise, the resort is poised to thrive in the island's dynamic landscape, making St. Kitts the next 'it' destination for discerning global travelers.”

In his new role as General Manager of Park Hyatt St. Kitts, van der Vaart will oversee all property operations in the resort's current journey to opening, and beyond. Boosting the enriching and uncommon Park Hyatt experience, the 126-room, sustainably-designed property will offer three signature culinary experiences, a world-class destination spa and wellness center, and state-of-the-art event space. For the ultimate indulgence, the three-bedroom Presidential Villa will feature a private infinity pool, wellness area, personal butler and private chef.

“I am so thrilled to be returning to the island of St. Kitts, a truly multi-faceted Caribbean destination. I look forward to infusing the warmth of the Kittian culture into the personalized Park Hyatt St. Kitts vision, to curate rare and intimate experiences that inspire and excite our future guests,” said Flor van der Vaart, General Manager.

About Park Hyatt St. Kitts

Park Hyatt St. Kitts - scheduled to open in November 2017 - will be set within Christophe Harbour on Banana Bay with unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring Nevis. The resort will be home to 126 spacious accommodations, comprising 78 guest rooms and 48 suites, each with a private balcony or terrace. Amenities include beachfront activities, adult and family swimming pools, the Park Hyatt St. Kitts Spa, and The Island Fort by Camp Hyatt for kids. The resort will offer three signature dining experiences: an all-day restaurant, Fisherman's Village ocean-to-table dining for lunch and dinner, and the Stone Barn fine dining experience. The Reception Hall will feature over 7,000 square feet of dedicated event space. For more information visit stkitts.park.hyatt.com or follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Park Hyatt

Park Hyatt hotels provide discerning, affluent business and leisure guests with elegant and luxurious accommodations. Guests of Park Hyatt hotels receive highly attentive personal service in an intimate environment. Located in several of the world's premier destinations, each Park Hyatt hotel is custom designed to combine sophistication with a distinctive regional character. Park Hyatt hotels feature well-appointed guestrooms, meeting and special event spaces for groups, critically acclaimed art, food and beverage program, and signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs. There are currently 40 Park Hyatt hotels in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Beaver Creek, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Busan, Canberra, Changbaishan, Carlsbad, Chennai, Chicago, Dubai, Goa, Guangzhou, Hamburg, Hangzhou, Hyderabad, Istanbul, Jeddah, Maldives, Mallorca, Melbourne, Mendoza, Milan, Moscow, New York, Ningbo, Paris, Saigon, Sanya, Seoul, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Washington, D.C., Zanzibar, Zurich. For more information, please visit parkhyatt.com. Follow @ParkHyatt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #LuxuryIsPersonal.