JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Adds Director of Catering & Events

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa recently welcomed Kelbert Fleming as director of catering and events. With nearly 30 years of experience, Fleming brings his leadership talents, large conventions and meetings expertise and in-depth knowledge of the culinary and hospitality industry to the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry team.

A Florida International University alumnus, Fleming began his career as catering and convention services manager at Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami. Most recently, he held the position of director of catering and event management at The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in Hollywood. In this role, he successfully led the property’s catering and events team, oversaw banquet and catering operations and developed revenue-driven initiatives. Prior to The Diplomat Beach Resort, Fleming served as the regional director of meetings and events at Performance Hospitality Management in Fort Lauderdale, and as director of catering and event management at Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood.

In a press note, Fleming said that he looks forward to bringing his expertise to JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. Located in Florida’s Aventura, the resort is tucked away on 300 acres between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The resort has 685 guestrooms and suites, and is known for its two championship golf courses redesigned by Raymond Floyd. Other facilities include a wellness spa, water park, children’s camp, a range of F&B venues, including celebrity chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak restaurant, and 121,000 square feet of meetings space.

For more information, visit www.jwmarriott.com/miami-turnberry-resort-and-spa.

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