The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico, Appoints GM

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. June 18, 2012

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico — June 18, 2012 — The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico, is delighted to announce Mr. Terry Bechtold as General Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Bechtold is a proven leader in the luxury marketplace, bringing a wealth of experience to his newest position in luxury hotel management at the magnificent Caribbean property. In his new role as General Manager, he will manage all property operations for Puerto Rico's only AAA Five Diamond resort, while providing guests with the unmatched service and customized experiences that are synonymous with the St. Regis brand. He is also responsible for leading the resort's sales and marketing efforts as well as recruiting and managing the property's 400 associates.

Mr. Bechtold's career spans over two decades and includes posts at some of the world's finest hotels and resorts. He joins St. Regis most recently from The Westin Park Central in Dallas, a Starwood hotel, where he was General Manager. Under his management, The Westin Park Central received the Best in Class Award in North America for two consecutive years, and was recognized as the most improved performing property in the FelCor/Starwood portfolio.

“I am thrilled to be joining The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, particularly with the property's recent Five Diamond recognition from AAA, an incredibly prestigious accolade from one of North America's premier hotel rating programs. I am delighted to return to Puerto Rico, to a resort that has forever changed the destination by bringing a new level of luxury to the island,” Mr. Bechtold stated.

Prior to working at The Westin, he was the General Manager at the Resort at Singer Island in Florida, now called the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa. During his time at the Resort at Singer Island he oversaw the de-branding of the hotel and smoothly coordinated the exit of the Starwood brand.

Mr. Bechtold began working at Starwood Hotels in 2005 when he became the General Manager of the Diplomat Country Club and Spa in Hallandale, Florida. Prior to Starwood, his career in the hospitality industry began in 1986 where he worked various positions at numerous hotels across the country, including director of food and beverage, director of banquets and catering manager. Following his position at The Diplomat, Mr. Bechtold was the General Manager of Le Meridien Sunny Isles Beach until 2009. He earned his BS in Business Accounting from San Jose State University and also holds a Certificate in Hotel Management from the Lycee Technique Hotelier in France. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking and mountain bike riding. He is married with three children.

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is set on 483 pristine acres in the first and only Gold-certified Audubon Signature Sanctuary in Puerto Rico. Designed by acclaimed architectural firm Hill Glazier, the resort boasts 139 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, including 35 suites with private terraces offering spectacular ocean views as well as 25 private St. Regis Estate Homes. The magnificent resort offers St. Regis' legendary Butler Service and features a 10,000 square foot Remède Spa and an ocean-front golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in addition to Jean-Georges' Fern. Combining Puerto Rico's timeless natural beauty and rich colonial history, The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort's arrival on the shores of Puerto Rico has forever changed the landscape of luxury travel in the region.

For more information, please contact: Meg Connolly, Meg Connolly Communications, 212.505.8200 or [email protected].

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, the St. Regis brand of hotels and residences is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for the brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires and the Riviera Maya. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, New Delhi and Zhuhai. In Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Amman, Cairo and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention to detail through signature St. Regis Butler Service, coveted locations and luxurious design. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com and for the privilege of residential ownership, please visit www.stregis.com/residences.