General Manager
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
Roger Amidon has served as general manager of Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa since 2012. Marriott International named him “Franchised General Manager of the Year” for its Eastern Region Full-Service Hotels/Resorts in 2015.
Amidon is responsible for the successful operation of Palm Beach County’s only AAA Four-Diamond all-suite beachfront hotel, which, at 305 rooms, boasts a prime location on its own private beach on Singer Island, and amenities including the acclaimed 3800 Ocean restaurant and the elegant Condé Nast Traveler award-winning SiSpa. Under Amidon’s expert leadership, Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island was named one of Marriott International’s “Full-Service Hotels of the Year” in the Eastern Region for 2015.
A longtime Palm Beach resident, Amidon has worked in the hospitality sector since 1983. Joining Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island marked his return to the Marriott brand after serving three years as executive director of the Tourist Development Council of Palm Beach County. As head of the county’s tourism development efforts, Amidon focused on promoting and managing tourism-related agencies and activities in Palm Beach County.
Prior to leading the Tourist Development Council, Amidon served Marriott in roles including area general manager for Marriott Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton Renaissance and Fort Lauderdale Marriott North. His regional tenure included general manager positions for the Delray Beach Marriott and Sheraton at CityPlace.
Amidon spent his early career in the Northeast, where he managed a number of hotels, including independent ski resorts.
Amidon provides leadership and involvement in a variety of industry and community organizations. Current and past positions include: executive director of the Tourist Development Council; chairman of Discover the Palm Beaches; president of the Palm Beach County Hotel & Lodging Association.; president of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (Palm Beach Chapter); and board memberships with Singer Island Civic Association and Loggerhead Marine Life Center, Riviera Beach Business Council, and Coalitions to Senior Leaders and Interns, FRLA State Association, SunFest, South Florida Fair, and Palm Beach Gardens High School Five Star Magnet Advisory Council.
When not working or volunteering, Amidon enjoys golf, fishing, travel with his family and indulging in his passion for classic cars. Amidon and his wife, Tina, have two children and reside in Stuart.
