Bali Tourism News

The Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali appoints Douglas Ariza-Giammaria as Hotel Manager

February 2nd, 2009

The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali takes great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. Douglas Ariza-Giammaria as Hotel Manager effective as of 15th December 2008.  Douglas arrives at The Laguna Resort & Spa after spending two and a half years as Director of Rooms for The Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel, managed by the Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts Group.

A seasoned hotelier, Douglas brings a wealth of hospitality and management experience to the resort. Douglas started his hotel career in 1995 in Banquets at the UH Hilton in Houston, Texas.  During his tenure with the Starwood Company, he has held senior capacities in Rooms, Revenue Management, Food and Beverage and Sales and Marketing. During his career he embraced the challenge of relocating to distinct destinations around the globe. Senior roles have taken him to the St. Regis Houston of North America, The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Greece, The Great Wall Sheraton, Beijing-China and The Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel.

Douglas has a Bachelor’s degree from the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management University of Houston, where he also pursued his Masters in Hospitality Management at the same institution. Douglas is known for his hands-on management style within the work place that is based on approachability and open communications. He is passionate about motivating his team and recognising their achievements. Fluent in Spanish and English, Douglas also speaks Greek and Italian. He is looking forward to experiencing the island’s art and culture during his time in Bali.

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