Luigi Di Ciaccio has been appointed general manager of the 50-room luxury Casa Colonial Beach & Spa in Puerto Plata. For the past eight years, Di Ciaccio has held general manager positions at two Italian resort properties, Hotel Serapo and La Reserve Hotel and Destination Spa, honing his experience managing destination properties. In his new role, Di Ciaccio is charged with overseeing all hotel operations, including food and beverage outlets-the fine-dining restaurant Lucia, the more casual Veranda and the lobby lounge and bar-a fitness center and the Bagua Spa. Visit [www.casacolonialhotel.com]. (JP)