LAS VEGAS, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Berry, a veteran hotelier who has managed
several of the world's premier luxury resorts, has been appointed
vice president of hotel operations for Sunseeker Resorts, a
division of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT).
Berry is a key member of the leadership team responsible for
establishing the strategic direction of Sunseeker Resorts and the
company's first property, Sunseeker Resorts Charlotte Harbor, which
is currently under construction in Southwest Florida. In his role, Berry will be
responsible for guest experience, employee culture and daily
management of the Florida
hotel.
Prior to joining Sunseeker Resorts, Berry held a variety of
leadership roles at MGM Resorts International properties. Most
recently, he served as vice president of hotel operations at ARIA
Resort & Casino at CityCenter, which earned the AAA Five
Diamond and the Forbes Five Star awards under his management.
During his tenure at Bellagio Resort and Casino, Berry helped the
hotel maintain its AAA Five Diamond status.
Such industry honors are awarded to hotels and resorts that
provide a premier guest experience, says Micah Richins, executive vice president and COO
of Sunseeker Resorts. Berry undoubtedly will bring that level of
excellence and service to Sunseeker Resorts.
"Paul is one of the hospitality industry's top leaders. He is an
expert at cultivating a culture of excellence, for employees and
guests," Richins says. "He will bring the kind of leadership to the
team that will make Sunseeker Resorts a world-class
destination."
During a career that spans more than 30 years, Berry has also
served as vice president of guest services and director of guest
services for Bellagio, executive assistant hotel manager for
Treasure Island Resort and Casino and assistant executive
housekeeper of The Mirage, among others. He was an integral member
of the opening teams for several major Las Vegas properties including
ARIA, Bellagio, Bellagio Spa Tower, Treasure Island and The Mirage.
"Sunseeker Resorts Charlotte Harbor will be an integral part of
the Southwest Florida community,
providing guests with dining and entertainment options, as well as
excellent employment opportunities for residents," says Berry, who
plans to move to Florida later
this year. "I'm looking forward to becoming part of the
Port Charlotte family."
Allegiant in 2017 announced plans for Sunseeker Resorts,
including its inaugural development – a one-of-a-kind
hotel/extended stay resort in Charlotte
Harbor, on Florida's Gulf
Coast. The project marks an important step in Allegiant's evolution
as a travel company, offering customers more opportunity for
leisure experiences.
The initial phase of the resort will feature approximately 500
hotel rooms, more than 180 extended stay Sun Suite Residences,
meeting and conference space, as well as a variety of restaurants,
bars and retail outlets along a scenic harbor walk.
Located near the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), a base of operations
for Allegiant Air which served more than 1.5 million passengers in
2018, Sunseeker Resorts Charlotte Harbor will be the largest and
most unique resort in the region. The project will have a deep and
lasting impact on Florida's
economy, bringing hundreds of construction jobs, and more than 800
permanent jobs in and around the resort. Sunseeker Resorts
Charlotte Harbor is anticipated to spark an increase of 300,000
visitors annually to the area.
In addition to its service to Punta
Gorda, Allegiant currently operates flights from nearby St.
Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Orlando Sanford
International Airport (SFB) and Sarasota-Bradenton International
Airport (SRQ) – all within a two-hour drive of Charlotte Harbor. In total, Allegiant currently
moves nearly 8 million leisure travelers in and out of Florida every year. This nexus between air
transportation and hospitality will afford easy access to the
resort location, while capitalizing on the direct-to-customer sales
model which has been Allegiant's hallmark in its success as an
industry-leading, low-cost airline with a unique focus on leisure
travel.
Further information, such as projected construction dates, will
be shared when available. Initial renderings of the property
(including video) are available here: http://ow.ly/j9ts30eF6lo.
Allegiant Travel Company
Las
Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an
integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on
connecting customers with premier leisure experiences – from
vacations to hometown family entertainment. Since 1999, Allegiant
Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class
vacation destinations, with all-nonstop flights and industry-low
average fares, as well as hotel rooms and rental cars available
exclusively through the company's website, Allegiant.com. Today,
Allegiant serves more than 450 routes across the country, with base
airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip
ticket. Allegiant's Sunseeker Resorts division is currently under
construction with its inaugural resort property, Sunseeker Resorts
Charlotte Harbor in Southwest
Florida – a unique waterside integrated resort like no
other. A growing group of Allegiant Nonstop family entertainment
centers offer state-of-the art indoor sports and games to thrill
seekers of all ages, while TeeSnap helps golf courses thrive and
enhance customer experience through an innovative suite of
technology tools for course scheduling, point of sale and more. For
more information, visit us at Allegiant.com.
Media Contact:
mediarelations@allegiantair.com
702-800-2020
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