A veteran in the global hospitality industry, Nicholas Gold started his career in his native London as a restaurant manager more than two decades ago before moving on to hotels in Europe, Florida, Arizona and even Puerto Rico where he opened the luxury Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. He has managed some of the most prestigious hospitality properties in the U.S. including Enchanment Resort & Mii amo Spa in Sedona, Arizona and Amangiri Resort in Canyon Point, Southern Utah. Now, he resides in Playa del Carmen where he is the general manager of the hip and lively Thompson Playa del Carmen.
Name: Nicholas Gold
Age: 50
Title: General Manager
Married/Single: Complicated
Kids: 2
City you live in: Playa del Carmen
My favorite thing about Playa del Carmen is: the incredible positive energy.
A typical day in my life includes… taking time to appreciate the view from the Thompson rooftop.
I was born in… London, England
I’m listening to… Public Image Ltd.
My Family… Sons: Marcos, 25 and Carlos, 23
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be… Richard Branson.
One thing I cannot live without… sun.
When I was younger, I wanted to be… a cavalry officer.
I’m inspired by… my children who are both fabulous human beings. A credit to their mother.
The one person who motivates me is… my girlfriend, Annie Mariel Arroyo Phd.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be… teaching people to breathe.
The perfect day would be… an incredible meal and a great massage.
My first job… dishwasher.
My favorite escape… books.
My life… a work in progress.
I’m currently working on… changing my eating habits.
Always… decide to be fabulous when you wake up.
Never… say 10 words when 3 will do.
My Pet Peeve(s)… people not getting to the point.
My Biggest Dream… to create and own an iconic hotel.
Favorite Quote… “Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.” — Marcus Aurelius