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General Manager Joe Najjar, at the helm of La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino, for twenty years
La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino celebrated a remarkable milestone as General Manager Joe Najjar concluded 20 years of dedicated leadership at the resort.
Najjar a veteran hospitality executive with over 30 years of international experience, particularly in Aruba and with major hotel brands like Wyndham, Radisson, and Marriott, began his career in food & beverage management, working in Aruba in the 1990s before advancing to senior leadership roles abroad, including general manager positions in Colorado and Puerto Rico.
He returned to Aruba in 2005–2006 to become General Manager of La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino. At the time, the property faced significant operational and financial challenges, including the need for major renovations and restructuring – separating the two entities of La Cabana and the then Villas, rebranded as Eagle Aruba. Najjar led efforts to stabilize and modernize the resort, improving operations, controlling costs, and enhancing the guest experience.
Under his long tenure, the resort underwent major renovations, strengthened its reputation as a leading timeshare destination, and earned multiple industry awards, including recognition for overall performance and his personal leadership.
Najjar is known for a hands-on leadership style focused on employee development, service quality, and sustainability. He has also played a broader role in Aruba’s tourism sector, serving in leadership positions within industry organizations and contributing to community initiatives.
Najjar’s career is defined by strong operational leadership, long-term stewardship of La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino and a significant impact on Aruba’s hospitality industry.
