Regent South Beach Appoints Helena Blat GM

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. October 14, 2008

MIAMI, FL, November 6, 2006. The Regent South Beach, opening December 1, 2006, has added to its experienced executive team with the appointment of a new general manager, Helena Blat. Blat's extensive experience in some of Miami's and New York's most fashionable properties has prepared her for the Regent South Beach's signature balance of luxury and style.

Helena Blat brings an expert knowledge of South Beach's distinct energy, Miami's VIP scene and the demands of affluent clientele. Most recently, Blat served as hotel manager of the 307-room Shore Club where she concentrated on revamping the hotel's VIP focus and implemented its first guest history database. Before this, Blat served as corporate director of operations for Morgans Hotel Group. Blat also served as director of style, followed by director of rooms, at the W Union Square and director of operations at the W New York.

According to Blat, her previous experiences will help her bring the Regent level of luxury to South Beach. "I've learned how to merge the unique energy of a city with classic sophistication to create outstanding guest experiences," Blat said. As the Regent South Beach's general manager, Blat will ensure that every guest enjoys the hotel's exclusive indulgences and the local flair of South Beach.

According to Monica Neumann, vice president of operations for Regent Luxury Brand, "Blat's work with the Shore Club and her intimate knowledge of Miami make her a perfect fit for the Regent South Beach, dedicated, as all Regent hotels are, to participating in the local community and connecting guests with their surroundings. Helena not only brings her management expertise and instinct for style; she brings a knowledge and love of the area that will ensure the Regent South Beach opens as a major, thriving property in the Art Deco District."

More about The Regent South Beach: The hotel combines a modern Art Deco design with the refinement of Regent Luxury Brand standards. Balconies measure a minimum 200 square feet and climb to an expansive 700 feet on the 27 penthouse rooftop terraces. Each individual rooftop terrace is outfitted with a Roman hot tub; wet bar; stereo system; retractable roof; facilities for sunning, dining, entertaining and spa treatments; as well as ocean or city views.

Other noteworthy features include: a stylish glass-panel pool with mosaic waterfalls; Mercedes-Benz(R) S550 sedan house cars; South Beach-inspired spa treatments such as "Hot Tub Detox" and "Body Shots"; penthouse-dedicated 24-hour butler service; direct-dial RSBCOM phones for off-site communication with butler, concierge, house car and guest services; elaborate en-suite dining and entertaining menus; and signature food and beverage venues Table 8 South Beach and Table 8 Lounge, serving market-fresh cuisine. The Regent South Beach also is the only new-build hotel in Miami's historic Art Deco District, designed by world-renowned architects Arquitectonica, with interiors by Lynn Wilson Associates.

For reservations, call 800-545-4000. For additional information and enticement, visit www.theregentexperience.com

The Regent brand is a global leader in the luxury segment of the hospitality industry, encompassing hotels, resorts, residences and cruises worldwide. Renowned for its dedication to customer service, Regent provides discerning guests with personalized and innovative hospitality through The Regent Experience, designed to continuously exceed expectations. Regent Hotels & Resorts properties are developed globally with Singapore-based Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific and Brussels-based Rezidor SAS Hospitality, which is developing Regent Hotels & Resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Regent Hotels and Regent Seven Seas Cruises are both part of Carlson Companies, a world leader in the hotel, cruise, restaurant, travel and marketing industries. For more information on Regent, visit www.theregentexperience.com.