Hilton has announced the appointment of John Trovato as General Manager of The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking a new chapter in the property’s continued evolution as one of South Florida’s most iconic oceanfront destinations. 

In his new role, Trovato will oversee all operations across the 1,000-room resort, which includes multiple dining venues, expansive meeting and event spaces, and one of the region’s most dynamic beachfront settings.

He will drive performance across key business verticals, uphold standards of excellence, and spearhead the property’s ongoing transformation as it transitions and elevates to Signia by Hilton, with the full transformation set to be completed in May 2026.  

A true hospitality veteran with more than 30 years of experience managing full-service hotels, luxury resorts, and conference centres across major US markets, Trovato brings a proven record of operational leadership, strategic innovation and team engagement.

Prior to joining The Diplomat, he served as managing director for Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton, where he led a $100 million property-wide renovation and guided both properties through a successful brand repositioning to Curio Collection by Hilton. 

“John’s leadership philosophy centered on empowering people and cultivating a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence make him the ideal person to guide The Diplomat through its conversion to Signia by Hilton,” said John Parkinson, area vice president, Hilton. “The resort has long been a cornerstone of South Florida’s hospitality landscape, and we’re thrilled to have John leading its next era.” -TradeArabia News Service