George Rendell joined Meyer Jabara Hotels as Senior VP of Architecture & Construction
It’s been said, “the shortest route to success is with someone who has led the way.” When Meyer Jabara Hotels created its new Senior VP of Architecture & Construction position, they hoped for a seasoned hospitality professional with a great reputation, a dedication to customer service and a spirit to serve owners, guests and associates to fill the post. Today, the award-winning East Coast ownership and management company is pleased to announce that George Rendell is now spearheading the effort. As Senior VP of Architecture & Construction, Rendell will lead all areas of project management, including fostering hotel and client relationships and reviewing new projects and opportunities for acquisitions. Meyer Jabara Hotels has been owning or managing hotels for 35 years. The company portfolio includes 22 hotels, representing 4,000 guestrooms across 10 states. Year over year, the Meyer Jabara Hotels portfolio continues to grow by 15 percent through acquisitions, new construction projects, and third-party management contracts. Year after year, more than half of all hotels in its portfolio win awards. The company’s success is attributed in large part to having the best associates and business partners in the industry. Rendell comes to Meyer Jabara Hotels with nearly 30 years of hospitality experience. Most recently, he spent the last decade serving as Vice President, Architecture and Construction for HEI Hotels & Resorts in Norwalk, Conn., where he was responsible for overseeing projects ranging from lobby refreshes to multi-million dollar brand conversions and property repositioning. His expertise spans renovations, property improvement plans, brand approval and design reviews, budget and schedule delegation, general contractor direction and on-site project management. The majority of Rendell’s hospitality career was spent with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. where he held corporate titles such as Project Director and Project Controller in White Plains, N.Y., and the property title of Controller at Sheraton Hotels in Hartford and Stamford.
