THE groundbreaking ceremony for the $38 million global hotel brand, Crowne Plaza Resort, in Garapan on Tuesday is part of the long-term commitment of CNMI businessman Jerry Tan and his family to the islandsâ tourism industry and economy.
The hotel formerly known as Fiesta Resort & Spa will undergo renovations, and a new tower will be constructed at the site in the future.
It was in May 2020 when Tan Holdingsâ Asia Pacific Hotels Inc., which operated Fiesta Resort, signed a long-term deal with the InterContinental Hotels Group. The agreement includes rebranding Fiesta Resort into Crowne Plaza Resort, an international hotel brand.
IHGâs Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, according to its regional general manager, Thomas Mayrhofer, has 429 hotels worldwide.
The Saipan Chamber of Commerce 2021 board members are Velma Palacios of IT&E, Das Krishnan of Fiesta Resort & Spa, Janice Tenorio of IT&E, Marcia Calvo of Calvo s Insurance, Joseph Guerrero of Naked Fish Bar & Grill, Shayne Villanueva of Aon Insurance, and Mike Johnson of Deloitte. Not pictured are Alex Sablan of Tan Holdings and Glen Hunter of The Shack. Joseph Guerrero is the chamberâs new president.
Photo by K-Andrea Evarose S. Limol
Atkins Kroll announced the appointment of Wendi Herring to president of Atkins Kroll Guam and Atkins Kroll Saipan.
“We are certainly pleased to appoint an adept and experienced executive as president, and we are also delighted to announce Atkin Kroll’s first female chief executive,” said Alex Hammett, Inchcape PLC managing director of developing markets.
The appointment takes effect Jan. 18, 2021.
“Wendi is a dynamic hospitality expert with over 20 years of experience in progressive international hotel and resort operations. She demonstrated success in managing major hotel properties in Guam and the CNMI. She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and local intelligence to this position, Hammett said.
Atkins Kroll Inc. announced Thursday the appointment of Wendi Herring as president of Atkins Kroll Guam and Atkins Kroll Saipan.
âWe are certainly pleased to appoint an adept and experienced executive as president, and we are also delighted to announce Atkin Krollâs first female chief executive,â said Alex Hammett, Inchcape PLC managing director of developing markets.
The appointment takes effect on Jan. 18, 2021.
âWendi is a dynamic hospitality expert with over 20 years of experience in progressive international hotel and resort operations. She demonstrated success in managing major hotel properties in Guam and the CNMI. She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and local intelligence to this position.
Members Of U.S. Congress With Insular Affairs Oversight Visit CNMI Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 00:00
Governor Inos to host delegation with ‘island dinner’
By Haidee V. Eugenio
SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, August 15, 2014) – Visiting members of the U.S. House of Representatives with oversight on insular areas will be treated to an island dinner on Sunday night, with Gov. Eloy S. Inos and other local officials hosting the welcome reception at the beach side of Fiesta Resort & Spa.
U.S. House Natural Resources Committee chair Doc Hastings of Washington and Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs chair John Fleming of Louisiana are among those expected to be a part of the so-called congressional delegation, accompanied by the CNMI’s own delegate, Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP).