Eyal Goldberger joins David Citadel Hotel following years working with the international Hyatt chain, where he served as regional General Manager overseeing three major properties in Miami and south Florida.
JERUSALEM – David Citadel Hotel, a 385-room-and-suite five-star hotel located in the bustling city center of Jerusalem and overlooking the magnificent Tower of David and the historic Old City walls, announces the appointment of Eyal Goldberger as the property’s new General Manager.
Hailing from Florida, Eyal brings with him twenty years of experience managing high-end hotel operations across all departments for both corporate and boutique properties. Eyal joins David Citadel Hotel following years working with the international Hyatt chain, where he served as regional General Manager overseeing three major properties in Miami and south Florida. Prior to his new role, Eyal was the General Manager of Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale where he spearheaded the opening of the property.
“We wanted to give our children the experience of Israeli culture, the benefit of learning Hebrew, and the opportunity to fall in love with the Israeli sense of community, national pride and belonging,” says Eyal Goldberger. “My goal is to enhance the sense of community and family among guests and employees alike.”
“The appointment of Eyal Goldberger will bring a fresh approach and creative perspective to usher in a new era of the guest experience offered by David Citadel Hotel," says Katerina Brokes, Vice President of Sales of David Citadel Hotel and Mamilla Hotel. “Together with our expertly trained staff, innovative culinary venues, plush rooms, and all of the bells and whistles of a five-star hotel, Eyal will achieve a great deal of success at the helm of the property now and in the many years to come.”
In the earliest stages of his career, Eyal graduated in Hospitality Management from FIU (Florida International University) and started out as a front desk manager with the Marriott chain at Stanton South Beach. Eyal then moved into food and beverage, where he developed an enthusiasm for creative activation, concepts, and marketing. He also gained extensive knowledge and experience across hotel departments including Director of Operations within Marriott and Starwood Hotels.
When he is not being creative and enhancing guest experiences, Eyal loves the great outdoors, with cycling and long-distance running among his favorite pursuits. He is married with two children, ages 2.5 and 4.5.
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