Rita Healy has been appointed the hotel manager of the Fairmont Southampton resort.Ms Healy, who will direct rooms, food and beverage and leisure operations, for the 593-room hotel, has experience of working in management roles at several other Fairmont hotels in the US.She was previously the hotel manager at The Fairmont Turnberry Resort and Club, a 392-room resort in Miami, where she oversaw the operation of the hotel, food and beverage outlets, Willow Stream Spa, beach and pool, landscaping and golf course.Before that, Ms Healy served as director of operations for the five-diamond Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Washington. While in this position, the property was named Fairmont’s 2006 Hotel of the Year in recognition for its guest satisfaction, operation and financial performance.Ms Healy began her career at The Fairmont Scottsdale, a 650-room, five-diamond property in Arizona. There she held a number of positions including director of front office operations, front office manager, associate director of conference services, national sales manager and conference planning manager.“Rita joins The Fairmont Southampton with a wealth of experience in all areas of hotel operation,” said Norman Mastalir, managing director and general manager of The Fairmont Southampton.“Each of her positions whether in conference services, sales, front office or resort operations makes her the perfect fit for our resort in Bermuda. We are confident that Rita will be a tremendous asset to our operation, and we look forward to having her as a part of our team.”Ms Healy holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel-Motel/Restaurant Management from Minnesota State University and is a certified meeting professional.