CEO and Partner

Deborah Yager Fleming is a dynamic and magnetic leader bringing more than three decades of hospitality experience to the building and refinement of luxury hotel brands. As the CEO and Principal of Acqualina Resort & Residences, she has assisted the property in obtaining the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award and the AAA Five Diamond Award. Deborah joined Acqualina Resort & Residences in March 2004 as part of the pre-opening team. In January 2011, she became a partner in the hotel with ownership interest. In her role, she oversees the hotel’s Executive Committee and the development and execution of the brand’s long term strategies. In addition, she serves as President of AQ Property Management, LLC, the company managing the residences, The Mansions at Acqualina and AQ 3 Property Management LLC, the company managing The Estates at Acqualina. Deborah also serves on the Executive Committee of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. Deborah was awarded the prestigious Leading Hotels 2021 ‘Uncommon Vision’ award. Additionally, she received nominations for HOTELS ‘Independent Hotelier of the World’ Award in 2020 and the ‘Hotelier of the Year’ in the 2016 Virtuoso ‘Best of the Best’ Awards.