Malliouhana Resort, a leader in Anguilla’s luxury tourism industry and the first five-star hotel, has appointed Maria Daniel as the resort’s Director of Sales. In this role, she will manage the sales teams for the storied Caribbean resort and continue to maintain and build relationships with key corporate accounts and serve as the leader of the overall sales team.

With more than 20 years of hotel experience, Daniel brings extensive knowledge and a robust history in the luxury hospitality industry. As an experienced Director of Sales, Daniel has established an impressive background across a variety of esteemed hotels, having previously worked with prominent brands including The Ritz-Carlton, The Viceroy, and SH Hotels and Resorts. Among her coveted achievements is her role as one of a few associates to open all three, five-star Ritz-Carlton hotels in Miami, Florida.

According to George Vlachopoulos, Managing Director of Malliouhana, “Maria is an accomplished luxury hospitality sales director with international and multi brand experience.” He continues, “Maria brings a wealth of sales experience, which aligns perfectly with our goals and our plans for growth and visibility, as Malliouhana celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024.”

Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration and Management from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil in Guayas, Ecuador. In addition to her professional experience, Daniel is inspired by the spirit of wanderlust, and has conquered the Swiss Alps and the Dolomites in Italy.

Located on Meads Bay and Turtle Cove beaches on the west end of Anguilla, Malliouhana Resort offers guests 63 elegantly appointed rooms & suites that blend the warmth and gracious hospitality of the Caribbean with stylish spaces that create a sense of togetherness. A toes-in-the-sand restaurant, Leon’s at Meads Bay, joins Celeste and Bar Soleil overlooking white-sand beaches, along with the iconic two-tiered infinity swimming pool and the Spa at Malliouhana.