Bay Street appoints new chief executive

Mario DeBattista has been appointed chief executive officer of Bay Street tourist complex.

He will be responsible for the day to day running of the complex, operations and creating synergies between the different operators in the complex including the hotel, retail, entertainment and various food and beverage operators. Other key areas include business development, customer service and identification of new avenues of operation.

Mr DeBattista has worked in the hospitality industry for over 32 years, with direct exposure in food and beverage, front office management and senior management positions.

He was general manager of the Suncrest Hotel after holding various positions within the Corinthia Group of Companies and Corinthia Hotels International: he was hotel manager of the Corinthia Hotel St George's Bay and Marina Resort, general manager of the Jerma Palace Hotel, general executive manager of Corinthia Elksar, in Sousse, Tunisia, and general manager of the Corinthia Chich Khan, in Hammamet, Tunisia.