Earlier this year, Pursuitist had the pleasure of visiting Acqualina Resort & Spa in Miami. The five-star hotel and resort is currently celebrating their 10th anniversary and has cemented its place in history as one of the top luxury hotels in the United States. We spoke with CEO Deborah Yager Fleming about how Acqualina is […]The post Pursuitist Q&A: Acqualina Resort & Spa’s CEO Deborah Yager Fleming appeared first on Pursuitist.

Earlier this year, Pursuitist had the pleasure of visiting Acqualina Resort & Spa in Miami. The five-star hotel and resort is currently celebrating their 10th anniversary and has cemented its place in history as one of the top luxury hotels in the United States. We spoke with CEO Deborah Yager Fleming about how Acqualina is managing to differentiate itself in a crowded luxury market in this week’s exclusive Pursuitist Q&A. You’ve been there since the very beginning. What drew you to Acqualina"  I came because I’d never opened a property and I wanted to be part of the creation of the story. I met Jules and Stephanie Trump  [no relation to the presidential candidate]  and we instantly bonded. The opportunity to be part of the process from ground zero was really exciting.When we looked at creating this brand, obviously we wanted to create a beautiful setting and have expansive amenities that really set us apart. But beyond the design, we wanted to have exceptional experiences and really di...