The Pyrmont Curaçao Adds Executive Chef, HR Director Ahead of Opening
October 28, 2026
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — The Pyrmont Curaçao Beach Resort, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, has appointed Martijn Liebregts as executive chef and Tirza Garmes as multi-property director of human resources ahead of the resort’s planned late-2026 opening.
Currently under development, the completed all-inclusive, adults-only resort will feature 305 rooms and suites with ocean views in Willemstad’s Pietermaai district. It will also incorporate two restored 19th-century landmark homes within the city’s UNESCO World Heritage site.
As executive chef, Liebregts will oversee the development of seven dining and bar concepts, establish kitchen operations and build the resort’s culinary team. The concepts will include Cerro Bonito, a restored 19th-century seaside property scheduled to open as the resort’s signature fine-dining restaurant in early 2027.
Most recently, Liebregts served as executive sous chef at Sandals Resorts International in Curaçao. His previous roles include culinary positions at Park Hyatt St. Kitts and Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, along with restaurants in Amsterdam and Aruba. He also completed a culinary apprenticeship at Restaurant Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong.
His culinary background includes French and Asian influences as well as Caribbean, Surinamese and Lebanese traditions.
As her responsibilities expand to include The Pyrmont Curaçao, Garmes brings more than 20 years of experience in HR, leadership development and workplace strategy. She most recently served before being
Newly promoted to the role of multi-property HR director, Garmes brings more than 20 years of experience in HR, leadership development and workplace strategy, as well as experience with three hotel openings. In her new role, she will lead the development of The Pyrmont Curaçao HR team, including recruiting and employee development. Prior to her promotion, she served as HR director for Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort.
The Pyrmont Curaçao is expected to open in late 2026 as part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.