Dominican Republic’s Tortuga Bay Resort Names New GM

By: - March 13th, 2015

Above: Tortuga Bay

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Dominican Republic’s Tortuga Bay resort has named Roger Belletti its new general manager.

The announcement was made by the Puntacana Resort and Club.

Belletti comes to the property after serving as general manager of the Punta Molino Beach Resort and Spa in Ischia, Italy for the previous three years.

His previous work has included stints at general manager of the JW Marriott Tiberio Palace Capri, among other properties.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Belletti to the Dominican Republic,” said Alberto Abreu, executive hospitality director of Puntacana Resort and Club. “We are a team of entrepreneurial minded and passionate individuals, and I am confident his expertise will further the success we have enjoyed since launching our brand 45 years ago.”

The Tortuga Bay property recently underwent a redesign of its interiors led by the late Oscar de la Renta.

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