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Cambria Hotels Opens in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska

Franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the Cambria Hotels brand continues its expansion with the opening of a hotel in Omaha, Neb. The 128-room upscale Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown is the first Cambria hotel to open in the state of Nebraska, joining the brand's growing presence in key Midwestern cities, such as Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Madison, Wis. The Cambria brand pipeline also includes hotels in Cincinnati, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.

Cambria Hotels
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Lisa Josoff has been appointed as Director of Sales Midwest Region at Palace Resorts

With a diverse portfolio and over 20 years of industry experience, Josoff brings strong sales and marketing background, a deep familiarization with the meetings and incentives segment, result-driven passion for generating new opportunities, and a documented track record. Prior to joining the Palace Resorts team as a Director of Sales for the Midwest Region, Josoff worked at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide where she held the position of Global Account Manager and led high caliber profile accounts to success. Prior to that, she worked with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, as a National Account Manager. Josoff has also worked in a wide variety of industries and has developed a unique background, with companies such as Yahoo!, HelmsBriscoe, Travel and Transport among others.

Palace Resorts
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Brent Hockenberry has been named Executive Chef at Omaha Marriott Downtown

The soon to open premier full-service Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District today announced that it has named Brent Hockenberry as executive chef. In his new role, Hockenberry will oversee and manage all food and beverage operations within the 333-room hotel, including catering, banquet and in-room services. The Omaha Marriott Downtown, which will be managed by nationally recognized hotel owner and management company, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is scheduled to open in summer 2017.

Marcus Hotels
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Kristy Phalen has been appointed as Sales Account Executive at Omaha Marriott Downtow

Bringing 10 years of hotel management and sales experience to her new role as sales account executive, Phalen will support all sales initiatives at the hotel. Prior to joining the Omaha Marriott Downtown, Phalen served as assistant general manager at the Sheraton Omaha and general manager of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Omaha. She has also held several account management roles with Marriott National Group Sales. Phalen currently serves as the president of the Nebraska Hotel & Lodging Association. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Marcus Hotels
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Laurie Nielsen-Singer has been appointed as Sales Account Executive at Omaha Marriott Downtow

In her new role as sales account executive, Nielsen-Singer will manage all group sales and event planning activities, and will oversee revenue and bookings at the hotel. She brings 22 years of experience in hotel management, group sales and event planning to the Omaha Marriott Downtown, including previous senior sales manager positions with the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel and Hilton Omaha Hotel. Prior to these roles, Nielsen-Singer also served as the director of group sales at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas and destination sales manager at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, California. Nielsen-Singer received a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Denver.

Marcus Hotels
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Megan Gilligan has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Omaha Marriott Downtown

Serving as the Omaha Marriott Downtown’s new director of sales and marketing, Gilligan will oversee all sales efforts, marketing and public relations initiatives for the full-service hotel. Gilligan brings more than 14 years of experience in marketing, sales, catering and hotel management to her new role. Prior to joining the Omaha Marriott Downtown, Gilligan served as director of event sales at the La Vista Conference Center Complex in Omaha, which includes the Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Hotel & Conference Center, as well as the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. In this position, she managed all food and beverage revenues, corporate and association conferences, events and tradeshows and oversaw the property’s sales and event staff. Prior to this position, she served as catering sales manager for the Hilton Omaha, where she was a part of the pre-opening sales team during the construction phase of the hotel. Gilligan received a bachelor’s degree in studio arts from the University of Nebraska Omaha, and was named a “40 Under 40” by the Midlands Business Journal in October 2016.

Marcus Hotels
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Steve Hilton has been appointed as General Manager at Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that Steve Hilton has been named general manager of the 333-room Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District hotel, scheduled to open in summer 2017. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is a minority investor and will manage the 12-story high-rise hotel. Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hilton spent 13 years in general manager roles for John Q Hammons Hotels & Resorts in Springfield, Mo., serving most recently as general manager of Embassy Suites Convention Center and Courtyard by Marriott Omaha La Vista, both in Omaha, Neb. Prior to that role, he served as general manager of Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Neb. and Embassy Suites Charleston Convention Center in Charleston, S.C. Hilton’s more than 20-year hospitality career also includes general manager positions at Westin Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, S.C., Sheraton Capital Center in Raleigh, N.C. and Westchase Hilton and Towers in Houston, Texas.

Marcus Hotels
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Amy Pittman has been appointed as General Manager at EVEN Hotel Downtown Omaha

Anant Operations (http://www.anantops.com) announced that Amy Pittman has joined EVEN HOTEL DOWNTOWN OMAHA in the position of General Manager. Ms. Pittman comes to us with many years of experience in the Omaha market. She has a history of leading her management teams to be market leaders in both service and revenue. Ms. Pittman is an active member of the Omaha Metro Hospitality Association and has been involved in the Omaha/Council Bluffs hotel community since 2002. She will take the lead role in hiring and training the EVEN team for the opening of the hotel in the second quarter of 2016.

IHG
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Elly Lamp has been appointed as Sales Manager at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, the #1 hotel in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, today announced the addition of Elly Lamp as sales manager. Lamp will be responsible for leading sales strategies and initiatives for the hotel, managing all group room bookings and business accounts, and maximizing all revenue streams. She will focus on maintaining relationships with local colleges and universities and serve as a resource for staff and administrators at higher learning institutions in the Lincoln area. Lamp brings over nine years of hospitality experience to The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. Most recently, she served as sales manager for John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts in Lincoln. Prior to that position, she worked as convention services manager for The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she was responsible for event planning, sales bookings and maintaining corporate relationships for the AAA Four-Diamond property. Lamp has served in other sales and event planning roles at the Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center in St. Louis, Mo. and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Lamp graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She recently served as vice president of the Lincoln Lodging Association and is certified in Marriott Green Meetings, Event Operations, Wedding Planning, Food Allergens and Event Planning.

Marriott
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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David Scott has been named Recipient of the 2014 CEO Light & Warmth Award at Hilton Worldwide

John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) today announced one of its brightest stars, David Scott, has received the 2014 CEO Light & Warmth Award, Hilton Worldwide’s highest accolade for any Team Member. Scott serves as director of sales at the 257-suite Embassy Suites Omaha – La Vista / Hotel & Conference Center in Nebraska, which he helped to open in 2008. The hotel was ranked as the number one Embassy Suites hotel in the world in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Springfield, Mo.-based JQH is the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States.

John Q. Hammons
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Bob Megazzini has been named General Manager at The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced longtime hospitality veteran Bob Megazzini has been appointed general manager of The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Neb. In his new role, Megazzini will oversee all operations of the newly revitalized 300-room property and further strengthen its reputation as the premier downtown hotel in Nebraska’s capital city.

Marcus Hotels
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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Gordon Humbert has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Omaha

Humbert brings over three decades of hospitality experience to his new role. A native of California, he began his hotel career in 1978 at the Westin Miyako Hotel in San Francisco, holding various food and beverage positions before joining Hilton San Francisco Union Square as convention services manager in 1981. He subsequently held management positions of ascending importance in convention services and catering at Hilton Los Angeles Airport, The Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, and Hilton Minneapolis, where he was appointed resident manager. In 2002 Gordon was then named general manager of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove. While at this property, Humbert was responsible for the development of Esplanade Lakes by Doubletree, a spectacular banquet facility adjacent to the hotel. He also managed a complete renovation of the property.

Hilton
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Amy Davis has been promoted to General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

Amy Davis has been promoted to general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area in Omaha, Nebraska. This will be Davis’ first general management position with White Lodging. Davis brings over 10 years of general management experience to her new position. She most recently led the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites and Hampton Inn in Council Bluffs, Iowa as dual general manager. Davis also had responsibility as general manager of the company’s outside catering company, Main Events Catering. Davis started her hospitality career at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in 1999 as a front desk associate but quickly worked her way up to guest service manager and then assistant general manager. She received her first general manager opportunity at a Holiday Inn in 2003.

White Lodging
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Page Rust has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Downtown

First Hospitality Group, Inc., (FHG) announced today the hiring of Page Rust as director of sales and marketing for the company’s soon-to-open Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Downtown. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and COO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.Rust possesses more than 20 years of operational and sales experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining FHG, Rust served as the director of sales at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Omaha. She also worked in a number of management capacities at the Holiday Inn Omaha Old Mill, including serving as director of revenue, human resource manager, front desk manager and assistant general manager.

First Hospitality
Omaha, Nebraska, United States