The directors of the Bay Street Tourist Complex have recently appointed Mario DeBattista to the post of Chief Executive Officer. Mr DeBattista has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in this field for over thirty two years, with direct exposure in food and beverage, front office management and senior management positions.

In his new role, Mr DeBattista will be responsible for the day to day running of the complex, operations and creating synergies between the different operators in the complex including the hotel, retail, entertainment and various food and beverage operators. Other key areas, include, business development, customer service and identification of new areas of operation.

Prior to his appointment Mr DeBattista was general manager of the Suncrest Hotel. Prior to this post Mr DeBattista held various posts within the Corinthia Group of Companies and Corinthia Hotels International. These include amongst others hotel manager of the 5 star Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay and Marina Resort, general manager of the Jerma Palace Hotel, general executive manager of Corinthia Elksar, Susse Tunisia and general manager of Corinthia Chich Khan, Hammamet, Tunisia.