Enjoy Group Appoints Frederic Cappello as General Manager at El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
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Acclaimed hospitality management company Enjoy Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Frederic Cappello as General Manager of the 121-suite El Mangroove, Autograph Collection, located within the Blue Zone of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula on the Gulf of Papagayo. With an impressive career spanning more than two decades in the luxury hospitality industry, Cappello brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences to his new role.
Frederic Cappello joins El Mangroove following a successful tenure as General Manager at El Silencio Lodge & Spa, a prestigious Relais & Chateaux hotel in Costa Rica’s central highlands, where he was responsible for overseeing the operations of 26 suites and villas in a five-star luxury setting. His leadership and dedication to excellence earned him a reputation for fostering a culture of exceptional service and innovation.
Before his time at El Silencio, Cappello served as Resort Manager at Nayara Springs and Nayara Spa & Gardens, both Relais & Chateaux hotels in Costa Rica’s Arenal region. His extensive background also includes key roles as Food and Beverage Director at several top-tier luxury hotels and resorts across the globe, including Hyatt Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Hotel La Samanna by Belmond, and Lux Belle Mare Island Resort.
Frederic Cappello is a graduate of the prestigious Hotel Management School, Vatel, in Nîmes, France, and is fluent in French, Spanish, and English. His commitment to delivering unparalleled guest experiences, along with his strong leadership skills, will be instrumental in continuing to enhance the unique offerings of El Mangroove.
About El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Located on 17 acres of beachfront forest within the Blue Zone of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection effortlessly blends contemporary design with its lush surroundings, preserving the native Guanacaste and Guacimo trees. This 121-suite resort showcases culinary excellence through its three signature restaurants—Makoko, Matiss, and Malú—offering sustainable, zero-kilometer cuisine inspired by Costa Rican and Mediterranean flavors. For relaxation, guests can enjoy the serene Bearth Spa, featuring outdoor terraces and massage decks amidst the mangroves, or unwind at the exclusive 130-foot freshwater pool facing the beach. Families can delight in the SI&P Zone with four pools and private cabanas. El Mangroove’s Azul Tour Desk arranges ocean adventures, including visits to the Santa Rosa National Park, dolphin spotting, fishing tours, and private boat rentals. Just 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport, El Mangroove offers a seamless blend of natural beauty, relaxed luxury, and sustainability.
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About Enjoy Group
Since 1973, Enjoy Group has innovated, developed, and managed projects in the hospitality industry of the Costa Rica and the Central American region. Deeply dedicated to its guests’ and employees’ experiences, Enjoy Group currently operates in more than a dozen properties, including hotels, restaurants, destinations, and corporate services, making it a leading company in the tourism sector. Enjoy Group is committed to generating a positive impact through commitment to five strategic pillars: company employees and families, environmental protection and responsibility, social and community outreach, ethics and transparency, and adequate supplier management.
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