Sandos Hotels & Resorts Appoints New Corporate Director of Sales
The all-inclusive brand welcomes Javier Polanco to its executive team.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico – July 2025 – Leading all-inclusive hospitality brand Sandos Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the appointment of Javier Polanco as its new corporate director of sales. As the brand’s newest executive addition, Polanco brings with him over two decades of leadership experience and industry insight to the Sandos family, which he will leverage to further the company’s mission of providing exceptional guest experiences rooted in sustainability, authenticity and customer value.
With an outstanding background specializing in hospitality, sales strategy and digital distribution, Polanco’s impressive career ranges from working with internationally acclaimed brands, like Expedia, to holding leadership roles at properties throughout Riviera Maya, diversifying his industry understanding and expertise.
Most recently, he served as Palladium Hotel Group’s country sales & marketing director, where he spearheaded the company’s commercial strategies for their Mexico portfolio. Prior to that, he successfully led the e-commerce division and OTA operations at Haven Riviera Cancun. Over the course of his 13 years with the brand, Polanco also notably played a pivotal role at Expedia, Inc., managing key hotel partnerships with top international chains, specifically in the Mexican and Caribbean, for the leading influential tech platform. He spent his early career working with Meliá Hotels International, where he quickly grew to hold multiple senior roles, such as director of e-commerce & distribution for Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean, and commercial director for group sales & leisure travel.
Polanco’s proven strategic vision, digital acumen and passion for delivering results will be instrumental in strengthening Sandos Hotels & Resorts’ success in global markets, making him an exciting new addition.
About Sandos Hotels & Resorts
Sandos Hotels & Resorts is a resort industry leader offering memorable stays to every one of its guests at one-of-a-kind iconic resorts. Today, the company has a total of ten resorts set among the best beach destinations in Spain and Mexico, with resorts for families and adults alike in search of an unbeatable vacation getaway.
