Willem is a seasoned hotelier who brings a wealth of international and Caribbean experience, said Ja

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group , one of the world s largest oahu hawaii vacation rentals and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Willem Plegt as general manager of the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino Spa . Plegt, who assumes his new role March 26, replaces Rob Smith, who was recently named general manager of the Radisson Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis .
Willem is a seasoned hotelier who brings a wealth of international and Caribbean experience, said Javier Rosenberg, chief operating officer, Radisson, Americas, and executive vice president of owned and managed hotels, Americas. I am confident his leadership will strengthen the Radisson Aruba s position as the island s leading resort, offering impressive service and facilities on the island s best beach.
Plegt most recently served as general manager of the Palisade Palms in Galveston, Texas where he developed and implemented management structure oahu hawaii vacation rentals for the newly-built property. He began his career with InterContinental Hotels and Resorts in 1984 at the Inter-Continental New York Barclay. He served oahu hawaii vacation rentals in numerous oahu hawaii vacation rentals management roles at properties oahu hawaii vacation rentals around the world including Houston, Miami, oahu hawaii vacation rentals San Juan, Puerto Rico, London, Berlin and Amsterdam.
In addition, Plegt served as an executive board member of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors oahu hawaii vacation rentals Bureau. A Dutch national, he holds a bachelor s degree in Hotel Management from the Hotel School in The Hague, The Netherlands.
About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group born in early 2012 is one of the world s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels, a global footprint spanning 81 countries and territories, a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson , Park Plaza , Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns Suites By Carlson SM and Hotel Missoni). In most of the group s hotels, guests can benefit oahu hawaii vacation rentals from the loyalty program Club Carlson SM , one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 80,000 people.
Contacts Ben Gardeen, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | +1 (763) 212-8129 | bgardeen@carlsonrezidor.com Christiane Reiter or Renu Snehi, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | +32 2 702 9222 or +32 2 702 9241 | christiane.Reiter@carlsonrezidor.com or renu.snehi@carlsonrezidor.com