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Appointment General Management

Robert Henley has been appointed as General Manager at University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

John Q. Hammons
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Robert Henley
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts today announced Robert Henley is returning to the company July 22 to serve as general manager of the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, Mo. One of the key priorities upon his return is to oversee a multistage, multimillion-dollar renovation of the hotel. Located at 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center is owned and operated by Springfield-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States. The company also operates the Springfield Expo Center. Henley is a nearly nine-year veteran of John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts and served as general manger of the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center from January 2012 – April 2013. Under Henley’s direction, hotel revenues grew by 20 percent in 2012, relationships were strengthened with the community, and the hotel’s profile has improved as a part of the downtown arts district and Walnut Street.
General Management USA & Canada United States Missouri Springfield
John Q. Hammons
Investment CompanyHotel Group

Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, LLC is the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites, including: Embassy Suites Hotels, Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott brands. With 65 hotels strategically located near demand generators, such as state capitals, universities,...