NAPLES, Fla., Dec. 08, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noble House Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the appointment of M. Scott Thomas as Club Director of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort -- the only true beachfront, boutique resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast. In this role, Thomas will be responsible for managing the Club’s day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of Naples’ most exclusive private club, including everything from Club dining and member events, to weekly live music, continuing LaPlaya’s legacy of providing high-caliber member experiences.
“We are thrilled to announce M. Scott Thomas as the new Club Director of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club,” said Elizabeth Grillos, Vice President of Marketing with Noble House Hotels & Resorts. “Thomas’ years of experience driving operational excellence and his in-depth knowledge of all phases of building high-performance teams that provide invaluable resources, leading to robust revenue growth, make him a valuable asset to the team, as well as a key piece to sustaining unforgettable experiences for all our members and guests.” As an accomplished hospitality leader with 25 years of professional experience, Thomas has an established history of success serving as food and beverage director, general manager and director of operations with numerous luxury hotels/resorts and private clubs -- such as Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, Calif., Cheyenne Mountain Resort and Country Club of Colorado and Sonnenalp Hotel, Resort and Golf Club in Vail, Colo. However, Thomas joins LaPlaya most recently from Stratton Mountain Resort and Country Club in Vermont, where he served as Food and Beverage Director, as well as General Manager of the resort’s elite private club, overseeing a total of 10 venues while achieving annual revenues of $14 million+. Known as Naples’ most exclusive private club set in an intimate oasis of comfort, sophistication and casual elegance, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club provides members superior services and exceptional amenities within a tropical island atmosphere that reflects the true essence of the Naples area. From savoring fine cuisine on the members-only Private Club Level, lounging in poolside cabanas or on the private, sparkling white sand beach, to experiencing the distinctive character of the Bob Cupp-designed 18-hole golf course, indulging in pampering pleasures at the exotic SpaTerre, enjoying the luxury of boating from the Club’s exclusive boat slips on Vanderbilt Bay or staying fit at the state-of-the-art fitness center, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club offers a unique, one-of-a-kind experience that fulfills and exceeds the expectations of each Club member and guests. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort bespeaks posh and panache down to the smallest detail, note the Balinese-style spa, marble bathrooms and personalized beach butler service. LaPlaya holds a coveted spot on the Conde Nast Traveler “Gold List,” on Travel + Leisure ’s “World’s Best Hotels” list and is named one of the “Best Hotels in Naples” by U.S. News & World Report , as well as being ranked no. 12 on their “Best U.S. Resorts List.” The stylishly simple escape features crisp blue cabanas alongside cascading rock-waterfall pools, beach fire-pits, a thatched-roof tiki bar, beach butlers, ultra-exclusive David Leadbetter Golf Academy complete with the private 18-hole Bob Cupp designed golf course, exotic SpaTerre (salon and spa), delectable oceanside fine dining and “toes in the sand” dining at BALEEN, stunning sunsets and more. For more information on LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, call 800.237.6883 or visit www.laplayaresort.com. To engage with the resort socially, visit Facebook.com/LaPlayaBeachResort or find us on Twitter at @LaPlayaNaples. For more information on LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club, call 239.254.5002 or email membershipdirector@laplayaclub.com or scotter@laplayaclub.com .
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