Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, November 2025 — Mariana V has been appointed as Vice President of People & Culture America at Palladium Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading Spanish hospitality companies. With an accomplished career spanning over 15 years in human resources and hospitality management across global hotel brands, Mariana brings extensive experience in organizational transformation, talent development, and culture building to her new role.
Mariana joined Palladium Hotel Group in early 2025 as Corporate Director of Human Resources for the Americas Division, where she led HR strategy and development across the company’s North American and Caribbean operations. Her success in driving engagement, optimizing workforce design, and enhancing the company’s employer brand positioned her for this well-deserved elevation to Vice President of People & Culture America, where she now leads regional HR strategy across multiple destinations and brands under the Palladium portfolio.
Before joining Palladium, Mariana served as Regional Human Resources Director for Mexico at Playa Hotels & Resorts, where she led HR transformation across luxury resort properties, focusing on organizational design, leadership development, and performance management. Her tenure strengthened talent pipelines and built agile HR systems aligned with the company’s rapid expansion across the region.
Earlier, she held leadership positions as Corporate Human Resources & Training Director at Park Royal Hotels & Resorts and Regional Director of Human Resources for the Americas Division at Flight Centre Travel Group, where she played a key role in global DMC operations, talent mobility, and leadership development across multiple countries. Her deep expertise in cross-cultural HR management and employee engagement helped both organizations achieve operational and cultural excellence.
Mariana’s career began with formative experiences at prestigious hospitality brands including Selina, The Westin Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). Across these roles, she honed her skills in performance management, customer experience, and service leadership—laying the foundation for her people-first leadership philosophy that blends empathy with operational precision.
About Palladium Hotel Group
Palladium Hotel Group is a renowned Spanish hotel chain headquartered in Ibiza and Madrid, operating across six countries through nine international brands and managing 50 hotels with over 13,000 employees. Founded in 1960, the group is synonymous with hospitality excellence, innovation, and luxury experiences tailored to diverse traveler preferences.
Its brands include TRS Hotels, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, Palladium Hotels, Palladium Boutique Hotels, Fiesta Hotels & Resorts, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, and Bless Collection Hotels, each offering distinct experiences ranging from family-friendly stays to exclusive adults-only retreats and high-end urban luxury. Palladium’s commitment to training, professional growth, and employee well-being continues to make it one of the most admired employers in the global hospitality industry.
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