Jim Waldvogel has been appointed as General Manager at The Lofton Hotel

Marcus Hotels & Resorts has appointed Jim Waldvogel as general manager of The Lofton Hotel, effective immediately. Waldvogel brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience, with more than 26 years of his career serving in various leadership positions at other hotels in the Minneapolis area for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. In addition to his new role, he continues to serve as managing director and general manager of the company's Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington property. Under his leadership, Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis has earned Hilton's prestigious Award of Excellence four years in a row. Previously, Waldvogel served as general manager of Marcus Hotels & Resorts' formerly managed property, Crowne Plaza Northstar in Minneapolis. Waldvogel is an active community leader and volunteer in the Twin Cities area, having served on the boards for various local nonprofit organizations and convention and visitor bureaus.