BOCA RATON, Fla.
Waterstone Resort & Marina, Curio – A Collection by Hilton appointed Jim Haughney as the general manager.
Haughney will dedicate his talents to bringing the 139-room resort to a new level of intuitive hospitality, authentic service and revenue growth.
“We are honored to officially welcome Jim to the Waterstone family. His extensive background and considerable experience within our Spire Hospitality family creates the perfect alignment with the needs of Waterstone Resort & Marina,” said Bill DeForrest, president and CEO of Spire Hospitality, the management company for Waterstone Resort & Marina. “With Mr. Haughney at the helm, we are ensured continued growth and success for this pristine resort and marina.”
Haughney’s vast resort management experience includes almost 20 years with Hilton Hotels. He has worked with The Griffin Group (Merv Griffin), Interstate Hotels and Resorts, Crescent Hotels and Resorts, and most recently served as vice president of operations with Orange Lake Resorts in Florida. Haughney began is career in the hospitality industry at the Waldorf Astoria in New York in food and beverage before moving on to hold multiple general manager positions in the Southeast.
“I am thrilled to join the team at Waterstone team,” said Haughney. “This is a special product overlooking Lake Boca and the Atlantic Ocean. We have a very strong team in place and with their assistance, I look forward to guiding the resort in a new and exciting direction.”
Waterstone Resort & Marina, Curio – A Collection by Hilton is a new, waterfront resort that offers 7,500 square feet of meeting space, including the 4,650-square-foot Atlantic Ballroom that can accommodate up to 200 guests.
