06-05-2025
Curtis J. Crider has been appointed President & CEO at Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association
The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) has named Curtis J. Crider as its new president & CEO, effective May 2025.
Crider has dedicated more than three decades to shaping the region's luxury service, food & beverage, and hospitality industries. He most recently served as chairman, president, and managing director of Jungle Island Resort, where he led all operations and helped launch Joia Beach, Miami's first private beach club and restaurant. His executive leadership drove revenue growth, boosted employee satisfaction, and elevated the brand.
He also developed plans for an 18.6-acre eco-adventure park and hotel, featuring 300 guest rooms, a rooftop restaurant, pool bar, and 14,000 square feet of retail and meeting space.
Previously, Crider spent over 15 years with Sonesta Hotels, serving as general manager of the Sonesta Coconut Grove, a luxury AAA Four Diamond hotel, and resident manager at the Sonesta Beach Resort & Spa in Key Biscayne.
Crider is a Miami resident and holds a degree from St. Petersburg College. He is active in the community, serving on the boards of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, GMBHA Executive Board, and was vice president of the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce. His accolades include the City of Miami's Community Involvement Award, Business of the Year Award and General Manager of the Year.
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Curtis J. Crider is a graduate of College in St. Petersburg, Florida - United States
