MIAMI—Occidental Hotels & Resorts, marketed in the U.S. by Allegro Resorts Marketing Corporation, has named Jason Kycek VP of sales and marketing, USA. Kycek rejoins the resort brand, as he previously spent two years with the Occidental Hotels & Resorts team from 2011 to 2012, serving as senior director of sales for the company’s portfolio of all-inclusive resorts throughout Aruba, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
“We are thrilled to announce Jason Kycek as our new VP of sales and marketing,” noted Jaime Buxó, managing director of Occidental Hotels & Resorts. “I am confident that he will be a strong leader, elevating the overall brand awareness for the Allegro and Occidental Resort portfolios, as well as our five-star luxury property, Royal Hideaway in Mexico. Mr. Kycek’s previous experience in overseeing multiple levels of brands will greatly assist us in penetrating the U.S. markets. Occidental Hotels & Resorts’ properties have experienced wonderful success and improvements over the years and, with his passion, experience and drive, Jason is the ideal leader to help take Occidental Hotels & Resorts to the next level and continue the extraordinary momentum he helped set in motion during his previous tenure with us.”
With an extensive background in the hotel and sales industry, Kycek joins the Occidental team following his most recent post as director of sales & marketing for Capella Marigot Bay in Saint Lucia. He has more than 15 years of experience working in the travel and hospitality industry throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.