Sandos names Raúl Villagran as director of NA sales

Sandos Hotels & Resorts has named Raúl Villagran as its new director of North American sales. 

Villagran's career spans more than 25 years in the Caribbean, Mexican, and Central American hospitality industry. 

He most recently was the director of sales and marketing for an iconic five-star Cancun resort, and previously at Nassau's largest all-inclusive resort. 

His more than impressive track record of success throughout his career includes working for some of the best-known hotel brands in the industry, including Posadas, Melia Hotels International, IHG and Starwood.

In addition, he oversaw and expanded wholesale business development to Bermuda, The Bahamas and theCaribbean for three major U.S leisure vacation brands, including Delta Vacations. 

"Sandos Hotels & Resorts is extremely enthusiastic to welcome Raúl to the Sandos Family and benefit from his many years of experience as a leader in the hospitality industry," the company said. 

The brand hops to further the loyalty of its guests so that they can reach new markets and exhibit the multiple destinations part of the chain.

Raúl Villagran can be reached at rvillagran@sandos.com. 

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