Spanish-born Alvaro Berton has taken on the mantle of general manager at
the 17-hectare beachfront property of Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort.
This
is not the seasoned hospitality stalwart’s first rodeo at managing
hotels in Asia. Berton has worked in management roles for Meliá Hotels
International for more than eight years. He served as general manager of
Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta in Indonesia for more than two years. Prior
to that, he was the cluster general manager for Meliá’s Sol Beach House
Bali Benoa All Inclusive, and Sol House Bali Kuta for almost five years.
Before his passion for hospitality took flight, Berton studied a
bachelor’s degree in business and administration at the University of
Seville in Spain and worked as a financial officer at CaixaBank
Financial Group in Seville.
Berton then studied a master’s degree in International Hotel
Management at the University of Seville and worked as assistant manager
at Meliá’s Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Luxury All Inclusive
Resort in the Dominican Republic during his studies.
In February 2014, Berton became the cluster executive assistant
manager and revenue manager for Samabe Leisure Resorts, taking charge of
operations for Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali and Club Bali
Mirage.
Berton’s timely service for Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort comes just as
Vietnam’s tourism industry is experiencing a resurgence after the
pandemic.
“My
team and I look forward to delivering the warm Spanish hospitality,
distinctive passion for service and focus on sustainable tourism that
Meliá is renowned for,” said Berton.
The 152-room and 83-villa resort features three restaurants including
a beach club, three swimming pools, a coffee shop, 20-treatment room
spa with an additional foot massage area and beauty salon, executive
lounge The Level Lounge, ballroom and conference facilities, kids club,
gymnasium, gift shop and more.