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Ben Tutt named General Manager at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

Fifth generation hotelier joins the management team at historic San Juan hotel.

SAN JUAN, PR – International Hospitality Enterprises (IHE), a leader in the development and management of award-winning hotels in Puerto Rico, has named Ben Tutt General Manager of the revered Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. Located on prime beachfront in the chic Condado District of San Juan and recently completing a $200 million renovation, this historic hotel represents the finest of Caribbean luxury, boasting Puerto Rico’s first and only Hammam, multiple pools, and Michelin-starred dining by Chef Juan Jose Cuevas.

In this new role, Tutt will oversee all hotel operations for the 319 room property including staff management, recruitment and development, training, scheduling and preparation of annual budgets, communication with guests and outside vendors, and building community relations. 

As a fifth generation hotelier, Tutt provides a true lifetime of experience in the hotel industry. Tutt’s involvement in the hospitality industry started as an apprentice chef under Master Chef Hank Trujillo at age fourteen. Most recently, he worked at Vail Resorts as General Manager of The Lodge at Vail, overseeing many properties under the Vail and Gold Peak property management portfolio.

“Ben’s dedication to the hospitality industry has exposed him to a variety of experiences within hotel management, making him a great leader for this team,” said Jose Suarez, president of International Hospitality Enterprises. “His unique approach will help drive Condado Vanderbilt to higher levels of success in the years to come.”

“I have a passion for grand hotels with significant history, so I am thrilled to be joining IHE at such a distinguished property,” said Tutt. “I believe Condado Vanderbilt is in a position to help lead the renaissance of Puerto Rico Tourism, and I look forward to working with this team to ensure a time of great prosperity for all.”

Prior to working with Vail Resorts, Tutt was the General Manager of La Posada de Santa Fe, Managing Director of The Reef in Bermuda, and spent part of his early career in Puerto Rico as General Manager during the opening of the Wyndham Martineau Bay Resort and Spa on the Island of Vieques.

Tutt completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado Boulder and received a Master’s degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

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