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Julie DeLeon has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton San Antonio Hill Country

A career sales professional with 25 years of hospitality experience and 10 years within the San Antonio market, DeLeon has held several sales leadership roles for global hotel brands including Hilton. Most recently, she was the director of sales and marketing at Homewood Suites by Hilton Lackland AFB/SeaWorld in San Antonio, where she oversaw the property's corporate and leisure sales strategy. Prior to that, she was also the director of sales and marketing at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport. DeLeon has previously held sales roles at Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown and Hyatt Place San Antonio/Riverwalk. DeLeon is a graduate of SST Travel School and attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

HRI Hospitality
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Appointment

Troy Benavides has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton San Antonio Hill Country

San Antonio native Benavides brings decades of experience in the hospitality industry, previously serving in leadership positions in San Antonio with the historic Sheraton Gunter Hotel, Hilton Palacio del Rio on the famed RiverWalk, and Hilton San Antonio Airport. Additionally, he has served in many General Manager and Area roles throughout the Unites States where he achieved a long record of accomplishment positioning hotels to become market leaders. He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's degree in business administration with dual majors in management and marketing.

HRI Hospitality
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Appointment

Vince Waddill has been appointed as Director of Event Management at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa promotes Vince Waddill to the Director of Event Management role. In his new position, Waddill will be responsible for overseeing the event management and event operations teams, as well as acting as a facilitator with key hotel partners.Since 2015, Waddill has served the role of Director of Event Planning at the resort.Waddill began his career with Marriott in 1990 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa as a banquet server and soon became a senior banquet captain. In 1997, he relocated to San Diego and served as the senior banquet manager, opening the Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa. While in San Diego, he transitioned into event planning as an event manager. In 2002, Waddill relocated to San Antonio and served as the senior banquet manager at the Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk Hotels where he later took on the role of event manager. He then worked as Director of Knibbe Ranch before joining JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.In his 32 years of hospitality experience, Waddill has consistently delivered industry leading results in customer satisfaction, associate engagement, and financial performance. He has held the professional designation of Certified Meeting Professional since 2005 as well as Certified Tourism Ambassador of San Antonio.

Marriott
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Development Renovation

Marriott San Antonio Airport Opens in Texas Following Redevelopment

Leading the revitalization of San Antonio's airport corridor, the Marriott San Antonio Airport Hotel opens to guests today, Thursday, April 14, 2022. After a massive re-imagining that took the original building down to the studs and reconfigured the entirety of the space, the new urban oasis is ushering in a new era of local gathering spots, meeting spaces, event options and guest rooms. Hotel offerings include an expansive Great Room with ample space to mingle and network; a trendy indoor-outdoor bar; an outdoor pool with unique water features; and a substantial amount of dining, meeting, social and event space.

Marriott
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Kip Reuman has been appointed as Destination Sales Executive at The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Kip Reuman has accepted the position of Destination Sales Executive which completes the resort's sales team.Kip Reuman previously served in the role of the resort's Director of R oom Operations and looks forward to shifting his focus to group sales. His responsibilities include showcasing the resort to group customers such as meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, travel companies, tour operators, and corporate events. Reuman has held many titles within the Marriott family of brands and others, from Front Office Manager to General Manager. His energy and enthusiasm make him a natural fit for his new role as Destination Sales Executive for the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.

Marriott
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Appointment

Nina Shokrian has joined The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as Senior Marketing Manager

The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce new member has joined their sales and marketing team. Nina Shokrian joins the team as Senior Marketing Manager.Nina Shokrian comes to the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and S pa with over 20 years of marketing experience, with expertise in helping businesses strengthen their branding and marketing portfolios. Shokrian is an expert in client services and thrives on finding creative solutions to any challenge.

Marriott
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Appointment

Susan Dickson has been appointed as Director of Travel Industry Sales at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

As demand for leisure travel steadily increases, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa announces Susan Dickson as Director of Travel Industry Sales, a new position within the resort's sales discipline. Dickson will be the first Director of Travel Industry Sales at the resort and steps into the new role after joining JW Marriott San Antonio as Associate Director of Sales in May 2019.The position focuses on proactively driving leisure transient sales with an emphasis on tour and travel, special corporate accounts, and wholesale, as we ll as targeting the Mexico and South American markets.

Marriott
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Development Pipeline

Accor To Operate The Anticipated Lifestyle Hotel, Artista San Antonio Under The Morgans Originals Portfolio

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced a strategic agreement to manage and operate Artista San Antonio with San Antonio-based developer Harris Bay, set to open in July 2023. The hotel will operate under Accor's newest lifestyle brand, Morgans Originals. Built on the heritage of lifestyle hospitality, Morgans Originals properties provide much more than a conventional hotel experience, offering the very best in food, mixology, design and atmosphere. This news comes on the heels of Accor's latest phase of expansion following its acquisition of sbe's hotel brands and its planned joint venture with Ennismore, which will see the creation of one of the world's largest and fastest growing lifestyle operators.

Morgans Originals
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Development Rebranding

Scarlett Hotel Group & Trailbreak Partners Plan New InterContinental Hotel For San Antonio

Scarlett Hotel Group (SHG) announced today that the company has purchased the former Wyndham San Antonio River Walk, located at 111 East Pecan Street in San Antonio, as part of a joint venture with Trailbreak Partners. The new owners have closed the property to begin implementing plans for a $50 million overhaul of the hotel which will be transformed to a luxury, full-service, four-star, 390-room InterContinental hotel in early 2023.

InterContinental
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Development Pipeline

Canopy By Hilton Opens Tomorrow On San Antonio’s Iconic Riverwalk

This week Hilton (NYSE:HLT) announces the opening of Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk located in the vibrant city of San Antonio on the iconic Riverwalk. The 195-room hotel officially opens Thursday, April 22 and is the first Canopy by Hilton in San Antonio. Together with its new restaurant and bar, this welcome addition to the neighborhood mixes colorful old-world vibes with the city's rejuvenated art, entertainment and culinary scene.

Canopy by Hilton
San Antonio, Texas, United States