Sandos Hotels & Resorts has added two new executives to its team, with the appointments of Alex Gray as the director of leisure sales for its North American sales team and Javier Morales as their new business development manager for Southeast – USA.
Prior to joining the company, Gray held various positions within organizations including product manager for Apple Leisure Group, U.S. sales manager for Palladium Hotel Group, sales manager for Melia Nassau Beach All-Inclusive Resort and director of leisure sales for Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Resort.
In his new position, he spearheads the development and exploration of new areas of opportunity for Sandos Hotels & Resorts.
“We are delighted to welcome Alex Gray to the Sandos family,” said Arturo Lopez Nieto, corporate director, sales, Sandos Hotels & Resorts. “His exceptional industry knowledge and proven track record of success make him the perfect fit for this role. With his leadership, we are confident that we will continue to elevate our leisure sales efforts and create unparalleled experiences for our guests.”
Gray added, “I am honored to be a part of such a prestigious hospitality brand. Sandos has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional experiences to guests, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and success. By capitalizing on new opportunities and nurturing existing partnerships, we will strive to exceed expectations and set new benchmarks within the leisure sales segment.”
Morales has an extensive career in the industry, including serving as director of sales and marketing at Air Jamaica, leisure sales manager at the Doral Golf Resort, E-commerce manager at Marriott Caribbean and Mexico Resorts, Caribbean product manager at Certified Vacations, Latin America destination manager at the Palm Beach Conventions and Visitors Bureau, sales manager at the Florida Marlins Baseball Club and business development manager – Florida for Dolphin and Majesty Cruise Lines.
In his new role, he is responsible for developing and advancing brand recognition and sales in the region. Additionally, he will work closely with travel advisor professionals to foster strong partnerships and drive growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Javier Morales to our team,” said Lopez Nieto. “His extensive experience and track record of success make him the perfect fit for this role. We are confident that Javier’s strategic mindset and exceptional relationship-building skills will further elevate our brand presence and drive success in the Southeast – USA market.”
Added Morales, “I am honored to be a part of the Sandos family and to contribute to the growth of such a prestigious hospitality brand. I look forward to collaborating with travel advisor professionals and leveraging my experience to bring Sandos Hotels & Resorts to new heights in the Southeast – USA region.”