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Jack Murray has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at the InterContinental Dallas

Jack Murray will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the hotel. Murray’s prior experience includes Director of Sales and Marketing positions at Dallas’ own Adolphus Hotel, Hotel ZaZa and the Fairmont Dallas. In these roles, Murray’s responsibilities included managing catering sales, conference services and revenue management. He also executed marketing plans, directed public relations efforts and implemented guest loyalty programs.

the InterContinental Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Aref Sayegh has been appointed as Assistant General Manager at the InterContinental Dallas

As the Assistant General Manager for InterContinental Dallas, Sayegh will work alongside GM Scott Blakeslee to oversee all operational phases of hotel and revenue management. Prior to joining InterContinental Dallas, Sayegh was the General Manager of the Atlantic Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At this four-diamond property he was responsible for developing the hotel’s budget, managing the sales and marketing teams and liaising with the board of directors and hotel owners. Before working for the Atlantic Hotel, Sayegh held a variety of positions at Ritz-Carlton properties in Jupiter and Naples, Florida, including GM of the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Director of Residences and Community and Food and Beverage Director.

the InterContinental Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Kimberly Hutcherson has been named President at the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its 2011 Board of Directors. The board is made up of:

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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Andrew Pena has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at the Dallas Marriott City Center

Andrew Pena has been named director of sales and marketing of the new Dallas Marriott City Center and in that role will help oversee the renovation of the first Marriott property in Downtown Dallas. The hotel, located at 650 North Pearl Street, was formerly the Westin City Center. Pena, who brings more than 20 years of hotel experience to the position, previously held a similar position when the property was the Westin City Center, which gives him first hand knowledge of the hotel’s layout and changes needed to transform it into the Marriott brand. Prior to his current role with Dallas City Center Marriott, Pena held positions with other Marriott properties, Renaissance and Westin hotels.

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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Scott Blakeslee has been named General Manager at the InterContinental Dallas

As General Manager for InterContinental Dallas, Blakeslee will oversee all operational phases of hotel and revenue management. Blakeslee, the former Vice President of Strategic Business Development for one of the most exciting and well-known brands in the United States, Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, is well qualified to achieve the projections for InterContinental Dallas’ financial performance, positive cash flow for operations and low employee turnover. During his tenure at the Palms, Blakeslee oversaw the newest addition to the Palms experience, Palms Place Hotel & Spa, a 47- story, 599-luxury suite and penthouse masterpiece. Prior to his post at the famed Palms Place Hotel & Spa, Blakeslee served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at The Harmon Hotel, Spa and Residences in Las Vegas where he was responsible for managing all aspects of public relations, marketing, business development, revenue management and direct sales.

the InterContinental Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States