DENVER, CO (March 16, 2017)Destination Hotels announces the appointment of Freddy Hernandez as Area Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Quirk Hotel, YVE Hotel Miami and the newly-introduced Royal Isabela. In his new role, Hernandez will oversee all Marketing & Public Relations operations from planning and developing communications strategies to cultivating media interest in all three hotels. With an extensive background in communications and digital marketing, Hernandez brings immense experience to his new position.

Prior to joining Destination Hotels, Hernandez was the acting Director of Marketing & Public Relations at The Hall South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, previously a Joie de Vivre brand property. Prior to that Hernandez held digital and marketing management positions with Eden Roc Miami Beach, Fairmont Turnberry Isle and Fairmont Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen Mexico.

Quirk Hotel, located in Richmond, VA, is a boutique, art-centric hotel which opened in September 2015. Offering a carefully curated, artistic experience that showcases distinctive art throughout the property’s 74 guest rooms and suites, artisan restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace and conference rooms, Quirk Hotel is a destination for both visitors and locals alike. YVE Hotel Miami is the first hotel in a new brand concept that caters to the smart, young and sophisticated traveler. The hotel provides guests with a strong destination experience that is permeated throughout their stay. Royal Isabela is situated on 2,000 acres of oceanfront land in northwest Puerto Rico. A property new to Destination Hotels, the family-owned property features beautifully-designed, luxury Casitas and privately-owned residences, along with a renowned 18-hole golf course.