The Royal Palm Hotel, Galapagos has announced the appointment of a new General Manager – Mr. Diego Andrade Murtinho who joins the hotel this month.
A native Ecuadorian with 20 years’ experience in Retail, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, Mr Andrade joins The Royal Palm Hotel from his position as National Director of Sales for the Oro Verde Hotels, a renowned Ecuadorian group of lodging service providers with more than 600 rooms in 4 cities in mainland Ecuador.
“Mr Andrade will oversee our boutique highland hotel and exclusive Villa Escalesia, which is managed by the Royal Palm team; bringing new ideas, lots of energy and a dynamic change to the team at our exclusive property. His commercial experience, contacts within Ecuador’s leisure-tourism sector and a clear operational strategy, will ensure our future objectives and business growth for the Royal Palm” says Sir John Madejski, owner of the Royal Palm.
A native Ecuadorian with 20 years’ experience in Retail, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, Mr Andrade joins The Royal Palm Hotel from his position as National Director of Sales for the Oro Verde Hotels, a renowned Ecuadorian group of lodging service providers with more than 600 rooms in 4 cities in mainland Ecuador.
“Mr Andrade will oversee our boutique highland hotel and exclusive Villa Escalesia, which is managed by the Royal Palm team; bringing new ideas, lots of energy and a dynamic change to the team at our exclusive property. His commercial experience, contacts within Ecuador’s leisure-tourism sector and a clear operational strategy, will ensure our future objectives and business growth for the Royal Palm” says Sir John Madejski, owner of the Royal Palm.
“I am very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead; this is one of the world’s most unique destinations with unrivalled natural beauty!” says Mr. Andrade; “I have a great team here at the hotel and together we will work towards taking the guest experience to a whole new level.”
The Royal Palm is a family-owned boutique hotel set in its own 195 hectare (482 acres) private estate in the lush Miconia forest Highlands of Santa Cruz. Combining elegant colonial style with traditional island design, the property complements the natural environment, creating privacy, space and quiet seclusion for its residents. Opening in 2001, the accommodations were extended in 2008 to include 4 more casitas in addition to the existing accommodation of 4 Casitas, 3 luxury villas and 10 highland villas, including 2 Highland Family Villas; the largest luxury villa is named in honour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales who stayed in 2009. The Royal Palm has a relaxed and informal charm about it, making it the perfect base for both land and sea exploration of these Enchanted Islands.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- A native Ecuadorian with 20 years' experience in Retail, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, Mr Andrade joins The Royal Palm Hotel from his position as National Director of Sales for the Oro Verde Hotels, a renowned Ecuadorian group of lodging service providers with more than 600 rooms in 4 cities in mainland Ecuador.
- His commercial experience, contacts within Ecuador's leisure-tourism sector and a clear operational strategy, will ensure our future objectives and business growth for the Royal Palm” says Sir John Madejski, owner of the Royal Palm.
- The Royal Palm is a family-owned boutique hotel set in its own 195 hectare (482 acres) private estate in the lush Miconia forest Highlands of Santa Cruz.
