The Resort at Pelican Hill® today announced the appointment of Robert Marusi as director of sales and marketing, overseeing leisure travel sales, group meetings business and Villa luxury extended stay sales. Prior to joining Pelican Hill, Marusi headed sales and marketing for the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Bermuda. Previously, he held global sales account management and destination sales executive roles with Marriott International. His hospitality career began in restaurant food and beverage operations, including serving as restaurant director on the leadership team for the opening of the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Marusi holds a Bachelor of Economics from University of California, Santa Barbara.