Remington Hospitality has announced two key leadership appointments to support the growth of its Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) division: Matthew Grauso joins Remington as vice president of operations – Caribbean, while Benito Benitez has been promoted to vice president of operations – Latin America.
“As we continue to grow our presence across the Caribbean and Latin America, we must bring in proven leaders who understand the unique dynamics of these high-demand resort and urban markets,” said Ben Perelmuter, chief executive officer, Remington Hospitality. “Both Matthew and Benito are seasoned operators with the expertise, discipline, and regional knowledge to drive exceptional results.”
Grauso brings nearly three decades of experience in resort and luxury hotel operations, with 23 years dedicated to Hawaii, specifically on the islands of Maui, Oahu and The Big Island. He served in the construction, development and pre-opening phases of properties across renowned hospitality companies, including Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and Highgate Hotels. Previously, he served as general manager of the ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, where he led the resort’s change of concept into a premier luxury lifestyle destination.
Benitez, who has been with Remington since 2019, has played an instrumental role in supporting the company’s growth across Mexico and Latin America. He has held senior operational roles across a variety of branded and independent properties throughout the CALA region.
“These are two high-caliber leaders with deep operational expertise and a clear understanding of what it takes to perform in diverse markets,” said Jason Kreul, chief operating officer, Remington Hospitality. Matthew’s extensive resort background, paired with Benito’s deep regional knowledge and success within our organization, gives us a powerful team to strengthen our execution and enhance value for owners across CALA. As demand across the Caribbean and Latin America continues to accelerate, Matthew and Benito will position us to not only meet owner expectations—but to exceed them.”
The expanded CALA leadership team will be responsible for overseeing hotel operations, supporting owner objectives and enhancing Remington’s presence in the region.
