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LOCAL Tuesday 26 February 2019

Aruba Marriott Complex Names New General Manager

PALM BEACH — Karen Chastain to build lasting and mutually
has been named General Man- beneficial relationships with the
ager of the Aruba Marriott Com- community.”
plex. In her new role, Chastain
is responsible for providing stra- Chastain has a strong back-
tegic management of opera- ground in financial leadership
tions at Aruba Marriott Resort & and a proven track record in
Stellaris Casino, Marriott Aruba sales, management and oper-
Surf Club, and Marriott Aruba ations. She is passionate about
Ocean Club. staff development and is highly
focused on ensuring guest sat-
Chastain brings with her more isfaction.
than two decades of senior
leadership experience with the Chastain is a graduate of Ball
Marriott brand and has held nu- State University, and holds a B.S.
merous general manager posi- in accounting.
tions at Marriott hotels across
the United States, most recently About Aruba Marriott:
at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Har- Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris
bor Beach Resort and Spa, FL. Casino opened its door in 1995
and boasts 414 guestrooms.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to In 1999 the Marriott’s Aruba
work on both coasts of the US Ocean Club opened its door
with Marriott, and can’t wait to with 311 guestrooms and in 2004
see what the vibrant island of Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club was
Aruba and the Marriott Com- opened with 900 guestrooms.
plex have in store,” said Chas- The Aruba Marriott family con-
tain. “In addition to taking the sists of about 1100 associates.
helm at one of Marriott’s most The Aruba Marriott Complex
prominent Caribbean proper- is the largest in the Caribbean
ties, I look forward to immers- in terms of total guestrooms as
ing myself in the local culture well total employees.q