The Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s Newest Hire

By: - September 16th, 2015

CJ’s top luxury all-inclusive

By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

The Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast has appointed Natalie Smith as its East Coast Sales Representative.

In her new role, Smith will take on the responsibility of overseeing the development and implementation of sales along the East Coast of the U.S. for the luxury hotel which is among the top Riviera Maya resorts.

Smith joins Grand Velas Riviera Maya with a background of sales and marketing experience.

In the past she has served as Business Development Manager at Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resort, based in Miami, as well as Southeast Sales Manager at Big Five Tours and Expeditions in Stuart, Florida.

The resort was recently named by Caribbean Journal as the number one luxury all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean for 2015.

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