Marilia Pergola has been appointed Vice President of Operations (CALA) at Hotel Equities Group, LLC

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May 15, 2025 - 01:58
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Marilia Pergola has been appointed Vice President of Operations (CALA) at Hotel Equities Group, LLC
Marilia Pergola has been appointed Vice President of Operations (CALA)

Hotel Equities (HE), today announced the appointment of Marilia Pergola as Vice President of Operations for the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region. Pergola will be based in the company's Miami corporate office.

As Vice President of Operations - CALA, Pergola will lead operational strategy and execution across HE's expanding portfolio in the region. With deep expertise in revenue management, brand compliance, financial performance, and pre-opening excellence, Pergola is poised to drive operational success, build strong owner relationships, and elevate guest experiences throughout the CALA region. Pergola's appointment signals a major step in HE's commitment to building an in-market leadership team that delivers elevated support and tailored solutions for owners and partners.

Pergola has over 20 years of experience in hotel operations with deep market expertise, including the past 8 years at Marriott International, where she most recently served as Senior Director of Operations - Owner & Franchise Relations for the Caribbean & Latin America. She managed a portfolio of over 100 full-service and select-service hotels, led franchisee engagement efforts, and spearheaded critical integration projects, including the loyalty merger of Starwood Preferred Guest with Marriott Rewards and the operational transition of City Express. During her tenure, she achieved an industry-leading 86% owner satisfaction score, demonstrating her effectiveness in delivering value to ownership groups.

HE's CALA portfolio is currently comprised of nine properties and nearly 1,000 hotel rooms under development in the region, including locations in Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Mexico, St. Thomas, and Trinidad & Tobago. As HE's CALA footprint continues to grow, the company is actively investing in infrastructure and corporate resources to ensure best-in-class support for its properties.

For more information on partnering with Hotel Equities, visit hotelequities.com/cala.