MAHO, SINT MAARTEN (January, 21, 2026) — Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Mazet as General Manager, effective immediately. Mazet will oversee operations and strategic leadership for the resorts, bringing more than three decades of international hospitality experience across luxury and all-inclusive properties worldwide.
Mazet is a seasoned hotel executive with extensive experience leading resorts in complex, high-profile markets throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and North America. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Secrets St. Martin in the French West Indies, where he was responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, driving guest satisfaction, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Throughout his career, Mazet has held senior leadership roles with globally recognized hospitality brands including Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Waldorf Astoria, One&Only, Sandals Resorts, Viceroy, Peninsula Hotels, and AMR Resorts, with deep expertise in both European Plan and all-inclusive business models.
“Bernard is a proven leader with a deep understanding of both luxury and all-inclusive resort operations,” said Saro Spodaro, President and CEO of The Maho Group. “His global perspective, strong operational discipline, and commitment to building high-performing teams make him exceptionally well-suited to lead Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten as we continue to elevate the guest experience.”
A graduate of École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), Mazet holds an MBA in Hotel Management and Administration and has completed executive education programs at Cornell University and Harvard Business School. He is fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Italian, with intermediate proficiency in Russian, enabling him to effectively lead diverse, multicultural teams.
In his new role, Mazet will focus on strengthening operational performance, fostering a culture of service excellence, and supporting the continued evolution of Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten as a premier Caribbean destination.
“I am honored to join Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten at such an exciting moment for both Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Sonesta Ocean Point,” says Mazet. “Together, these two distinctive resorts represent the breadth of what today’s Caribbean travelers are seeking—from vibrant, all-ages experiences to elevated, adults-only luxury. I look forward to working closely with our teams to enhance service excellence, elevate the guest journey across both properties, and continue positioning Sonesta as a leader in all-inclusive hospitality in St. Maarten.”
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ABOUT SONESTA RESORTS ST. MAARTEN:
Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten is home to two premier all-inclusive resorts: the adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort and the family-friendly Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa. Located just minutes from Princess Juliana International Airport on St. Maarten’s southwest shore, the resorts offer a distinctive blend of island charm, modern accommodations and exceptional service, making Sonesta a leading hospitality employer and destination in the Dutch Caribbean. For more information, please visit www.sonestastmaarten.com.
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