Alaia Belize Autograph Collection, one of the largest waterfront resorts on the principal island of Belize, announced seasoned professional
Scott McArdle as its new general manager. In his new role, McArdle will be responsible for daily operations at the hotel to assure optimum performance, guest satisfaction, and that the property upholds the high-quality standards of the Marriott brand.
With more than 10 years of luxury hospitality experience and working with branded resorts, McArdle served as the General Manager at Virgin Hotels and Place Hotels in Edinburgh, Scrub Island Resort Spa & Marina in British Virgin Islands, and Perle Oban Hotel & Spa in Glasgow. He has extensive experience in managing five-star and four-star boutique hotels under the Autograph Collection by Marriott, such as The Glasshouse in Edinburgh. Additionally, McArdle has gained a wealth of experience in the Caribbean market working as a hospitality management consultant for Sunswept Resorts in Saint Lucia throughout the pandemic.
Spanning over 20+ acres and the first in San Pedro Town to sit on more than 1,000 feet of beachfront access, Alaia Belize is a 155-unit complex operating as the first true four diamond resort on Ambergris Caye. The eco-luxury development is the first-everMarriott International property in the country, upholding the high-quality standards of the brand and dynamic marks of the Autograph Collection – celebrating the founder’s passion, thoughtful design, inherent craft and connection with the locale.
