Wednesday, December 3, 2008

December 3, 2008

RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico (Dec. 2, 2008) - In an effort to further develop its sales network within North America, Sandos Hotels & Resorts (http:www.SandosHotels.com) has recently appointed Grace Grillo as Senior Sales Manager for Northeastern U.S. and Eastern Canada.

Grillo and her team, based in New York, will be responsible for regional brand representation; strategic pitching to travel agencies, tour operators, incentive companies, national tourist boards and key industry organizations; and various promotional programs for clients via travel agents, wholesalers, tour operators and consumers.

"With over 15 years in the travel industry, Mrs. Grillo will be an asset to our Sandos Hotels & Resorts team," said Jacques De Paep, director of Sales and Marketing, Sandos Hotels & Resorts. "Grillo's extensive travel industry experience and intimate knowledge of both Canada and U.S. operations will aid our efforts to enhance services and support for our clientele," he added.

Sandos Hotels & Resorts

Sandos Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in Spain, has four products on the Riviera Maya, Mexico, housed in two resort complexes - Caracol complex, which consists of Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort & Spa and the Select Club Beach Resort & Spa and the Playacar complex containing Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa and the Playacar Riviera hotel section - and one resort, the Sandos Papagayo Arena Beach Resort & Spa in the Canary Islands. Future openings are planned in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

For more information contact Sandos Hotels & Resorts at 40302 Otero Road, Magnolia, TX 77354, USA; telephone: 1-866-887-5601 or visit http://www.sandoshotels.com.

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