Gender

Male

Location

Puntarenas

Birthday:

July 11

Intro

Peter van Hussen, VP of Project Management and Marketing Latin America Peter possesses extensive experience in tourism, hospitality, real estate development and management, and government relations. Prior to joining AWE, Peter was the owner and operator of Boutique Hotel Canciones del Mar, Playa Jaco, Costa Rica for 12 years. During those years, Peter also worked as General Manager for Daystar Properties, one of the largest developers of Costa Rica. Daystar has a portfolio of over 500 condos under ownership, planning and construction. Peter’s role was to oversee, manage, and expedite the development, building and, market and sales processes of Daystar. Prior to his role with Daystar, Peter’s gained extensive Tourism experience spanning over 20 years, including everything from general manager, operations manager, food and beverage manager, and reception manager in the hospitality industry. Peter also has worked in the cruise ship business for Carnival Cruise Lines as First Purser. As President of the local Chamber of Tourism , Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce for the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica, and a past member of the Costa Rican National Board of Hotel Owners, Peter has developed extensive business, government and community relationships. Moreover, Peter brings a wealth of experiences in government affairs, lobbying and politics in Latin America. Being an environmentalist and social responsible individual, Peter has coordinated many environmentally and socially responsible programs in Costa Rica with the local and central Government. Peter is currently the President for a Costa Rican trust for the conservation of the Central Pacific Region and the National Park “Coco island.” Peter has lived in 5 countries and speaks 5 languages including Dutch, French, Spanish, German, and English. Also, Peter has studied at the School of Tourism in Breda Holland and also studied at the Hotel school HOSTA in Switzerland under a Cornell administration BA program and has been a marketing teacher for the Inter Americana University in Heredia, Costa Rica.

Relationship Status

Open

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