SOUTH BEACH, FL -- (Marketwired) -- 09/12/14 -- Luxury Miami hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, announces the appointment of Mr. Dennis Jung to the position of Hotel Manager. With more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, the seasoned international hotelier will lead and oversee the operation of the 375 room hotel in Miami, FL. The oceanfront restored 1953 Art Moderne building, in the famed Art Deco district, is located at the epicenter of South Beach.
Mr. Jung's tenure in the luxury hotel industry has led him to exotic locations around the globe, working in 6 cities, across 3 different continents. He began his hospitality career as a Night Auditor at a 285 room hotel in Frankfurt, Germany. After 10 years and 8 employment positions in the Rooms Division -- holding executive positions in Munich, Switzerland, Shanghai, and Beijing -- Jung decided to Join The Ritz-Carlton family in 2010.
Most recently Mr. Jung held the position of Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow. In Moscow, Jung began as the Executive Assistant Rooms Manager, and would eventually expand his role to The Director of Hotel Operations followed by Hotel Manager. His hard work and talent served vital as the Opening Team Trainer at The Ritz-Carlton properties located in Hong Kong, Vienna, Dubai, and Herzliya, Israel, in addition to serving as Project Zenith in Berlin and Hotel Arts Barcelona.
Jung earned a degree in International Hospitality from Hotelfachschule Heidelberg in Germany and also studied at Cornell University.
The hotelier, born in Germany, speaks 4 languages including German, English, French and Mandarin. Jung is excited to add Spanish to his roster as he absorbs Miami's culture with his wife and their two children. "South Beach is one of the world's most glamorous and exciting resort towns," said Jung. "Having worked in pure business hotels in the past, it was very exciting to accept a new and different opportunity in a property with great history and legacy."
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is located at One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL. For additional information visit ritzcarlton.com/southbeach or call (786) 276-4006.
About The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is an oasis of luxury and bliss located in the epicenter of South Beach -- The restored Art Moderne building in Miami's famed Art Deco district exudes an air of modern sophistication and refined elegance. The resort features 375 newly-renovated guest rooms that draw inspiration from the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Miami's golden sandy beaches and the vigor of South Beach. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach lies on Miami's most famous beach and is located just steps from Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road -- a 10-block pedestrian esplanade with world renowned shopping, dining, nightlife and people-watching. Its centerpieces include the only Ritz-Carlton Spa featuring exclusively La Maison de Beauté Carita, a multi-million dollar art collection, The DiLido Beach Club - the only oceanfront restaurant on South Beach, VIP oceanfront cabanas, 24-hour Fitness Center, grand ballroom, meeting rooms, and elevated outdoor pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. For additional information about The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach please call (800) 241-3333, the hotel directly at 786-276-4000, a travel professional or visit The Ritz-Carlton web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.
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