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Kyra Fox has been named Director of Sales at Hotel Teatro

Hotel Teatro, Denver’s luxury boutique hotel, today announces the selection of Ms. Kyra Fox as director of sales. With an extensive sales and marketing background, Ms. Fox most recently worked with Starwood Hotels and Resorts where she served as senior sales manager at the Sheraton Denver Downtown. Prior to managing sales at Sheraton Denver Downtown, Ms. Fox was the director of group sales at the Sheraton Premiere at Tyson’s Corner in Washington D.C. and senior sales manager at the Westin Crown Center Hotel Kansas City, both Starwood hotels.

Hotel Teatro
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Abdullah Vural has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Boasting more than 24 years of globe-spanning experience in the hospitality industry, Vural began his illustrious career with the luxury brand in 2002. Over the course of nine years, he has continued to mark professional achievements within Food and Beverage, Operations, Finance and Sales Departments on the property level, as well offer his savvy to the Americas in a corporate vice president capacity. Vural brings with him an impressive history of impactful engagement with ownership groups, senior management, customers and employees via innovative service strategies and brand initiatives. Further, he has helmed many property openings on behalf of The Ritz-Carlton, including those in Los Angeles and Lake Tahoe, and served as the interim general manager at destination resorts, such as California’s Half Moon Bay and Arizona’s Dove Mountain.

Ritz-Carlton
Beaver Creek, Colorado, United States
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Stephen Cummings has been named General Manager at Loews Denver Hotel

“In his 12 years with Loews Hotels, Stephen has demonstrated the kind of leadership that will help Loews Denver gain both market share and visibility in the Denver area,” said John Thacker, Regional Vice President of Operations, Loews Hotels. Stephen joins the hotel after holding the Executive Assistant Manager position at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Throughout his tenure at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 1999 to 2006, he held the roles of director of rooms, director of food and beverage and executive chef.

Loews
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Bill Sipple has joined HVS Capital Corp (HVSCC) as Managing Director

HVS Capital Corp (HVSCC) announced that Bill Sipple has joined the firm as Managing Director. HVSCC is the investment banking division of HVS, the leading global hospitality consulting and services firm. The core areas of service at HVSCC are financing, investment sales, capital advisory, and the Special Hospitality Assets Group, focusing on the full-service, resort, extended-stay, limited-service, fractional ownership, and golf sectors. Sipple, who will be based in the firm’s Denver headquarters office, is one of the foremost experts in the hospitality industry, with 30 years of experience in hotel finance, development, branding, valuation, and operations. He succeeds Michael Sullivan as Managing Director. Sullivan will remain with HVSCC as a director responsible for the origination of debt, equity, and investment sales engagements.

HVS
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Anne Frye has been appointed as Director of Sales at the Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek

Anne V. Frye brings over eleven years of business-to-business sales experience to her new post at the Courtyard, most recently working at the Doubletree Hotel Denver North where she increased both the hotel's occupancy and average daily rate. With over seven years of experience in the hospitality industry, Frye's energy and enthusiasm ignites excitement within this Denver Washington Park hotel's sales staff which works diligently with business and social planners in hosting an array of events.

the Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Cole Mansfield has been appointed as General Manager at the Warwick Denver

Warwick Denver Hotel has announced the promotion of Cole Mansfield to the position of General Manager effective immediately. Mansfield joined Warwick Denver in 2008 as the Director of Rooms before stepping into the role of Interim General Manager last July. Mansfield has been instrumental in overseeing the final stages of the $25 million renovation that included the hotel’s guest rooms, lobby and second floor conference spaces.

WIH
Denver, Colorado, United States
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John Egelhoff has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Madeline

Manhattan Hospitality Advisors, Inc. (MHA) has announced the appointment of John Egelhoff as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Madeline and the Inn at Lost Creek in Telluride, Colorado. In his new position as Director of Sales & Marketing, Egelhoff will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for Hotel Madeline and the Inn at Lost Creek. He brings much to the table including two decades in similar capacities at highly rated luxury properties across the U.S.

Manhattan Hospitality Advisors, Inc.
Telluride, Colorado, United States
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Pam Smith has been appointed as Director Of Leisure Sales at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa announced today the addition of Pam Smith as the new director of leisure sales. Smith most recently worked at the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa as the director of leisure sales. In addition to her previous roles at the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa as director of leisure sales and director of sales, Smith also worked as manager of tour & travel at Copper Mountain Resort. During her professional career, Smith has been awarded both Peak Performer and Diamond Performer awards, Sales Manager of the Year and Chairman’s Club by Destination Hotels & Resorts. These accolades are awarded to sales managers who achieve their sales quotas and exceed 115% of their annual sales goal. A graduate of the University of Denver, Smith is married with two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, running, skiing and biking in her spare time.

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa
Beaver Creek, Colorado, United States
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Daniel Barr has been named General Manager at Hotel Madeline and the Inn at Lost Creek

Manhattan Hospitality Advisors, Inc. (MHA) has announced the assumption of management of two 5-star luxury hotels in Telluride, Colorado. Effective February 1, 2011, the recently renamed Hotel Madeline and the Inn at Lost Creek became the newest members of MHA's international hotel portfolio, along with 66 luxurious condominiums for sale. Both properties will continue operations uninterrupted throughout the 2011 ski season and beyond.

Manhattan Hospitality Advisors, Inc.
Telluride, Colorado, United States
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Jim Turner has been named General Manager at Hotel Teatro

Turner brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience to Hotel Teatro. Most recently, Turner was the director of operations for the Colorado Chautauqua Association, where he oversaw everything from historic cottage rentals, meeting and retreat venues, public events and programming, to maintenance of the 26-acre campus. Prior to that, Turner worked for Destination Hotels & Resorts for more than 12 years, where he was the general manager of properties including the Lion Square Lodge in Vail, the Doubletree Denver Southeast and the Doubletree Hotel at the San Francisco Airport, before moving to the Destination Hotels corporate office, where he served as senior vice president of operations.

Hotel Teatro
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Syd Sexton has been appointed as Area Director of Sales, Catering at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver and The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

The Ritz-Carlton, Denver and The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch are honored to announce the seasoned leadership of Denver-based Syd Sexton, to spearhead catering sales and strategic business development on behalf of the renowned hotels – both of which bear the coveted AAA Five Diamond rating. Ms. Sexton’s illustrious career in hospitality and most recently, as president and co-owner of a high-profile, Mile High City-based event production/catering company creating multi-faceted events for up to 10,000 guests and managing a team responsible for more than $5million in annual revenues, spans an acclaimed cross-section of businesses and brands aligned with the caliber of the Ritz-Carlton. Having achieved a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston in Texas, Sexton’s comprehensive relative experience also includes internal Hotel Management and Apprentice Chef training programs. A resident of Denver for more than 23 years, when not directing dynamic sales strategies, Syd is most proud of her two children, Alexandra (17), senior at Chaparral High School, and Tim, (21), a senior at Colorado State University. An avid runner, she has completed seven full marathons across the country, enjoys honing her culinary skills and is continually challenged by the game of golf.

The Ritz-Carlton, Denver and The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Amanda Acosta has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Hotel Telluride (Destination Hotels & Resorts)

Amanda Acosta has been appointed the new director of sales for The Hotel Telluride. Destination Hotels & Resorts took over management of Colorado’s 59-room boutique hotel in 2009. Acosta previously served as assistant director of sales and marketing for The Peaks Resort and Spa and the sales and a national sales manager for The Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, Fla. She earned a degree in media and communication management from Appalachian State University in 2005. The Hotel Telluride is located in the heart of the historic mountain town and is consistently rated by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top ski hotels in the magazine’s annual “Best Places to Ski & Stay” reader’s poll.

The Hotel Telluride (Destination Hotels & Resorts)
Telluride, Colorado, United States
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Tammy Page-Boettner has been appointed as Associate Director of Sales at Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Prior to joining Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Boettner spent more than eight years as the director of national sales for the Rocky Mountain region at the Broadmoor, and in 2009, while there, was selected as an employee of the year by the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association. Preceding her work with Broadmoor, she held the position of associate director of sales for Wyndham Hotels International, as well as senior sales manager for the Antlers Adam’s Mark.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Hans Willimann has been named General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Vail

Prior to his post in Vail, Willimann held the position of general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, starting before the Hotel’s opening in March 1989. Under his leadership, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago quickly became one of the country’s top hotels, setting a new standard of excellence in the city. Willimann’s reputation for finely-tuned attention to detail made every aspect of the guest experience memorable – from personal, gracious service, and dining excellence, to impeccably imagined surroundings. This focus garnered the hotel and its team numerous accolades, including both the Mobile Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond awards, after less than three years of operation. During Willimann’s tenure, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago was consistently recognized with many prestigious international and national awards. Willimann joined Four Seasons in 1979 as executive assistant manager of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. From 1981 to 1989 he held several senior management positions including general manager of Four Seasons Inn on the Park Houston, and Four Seasons Hotel Boston, before transferring to Chicago. Willimann is fluent in Swiss-German, German, French, English and conversational Spanish. He graduated from the École Hôtelière in Lausanne and attended the Commercial School in Zurich, as well as the Swiss Mercantile College in London. During his 20-year tenure in Chicago, Willimann contributed greatly to the community and his involvement earned him the affectionate title of “Mayor of Chicago.” He was recognized by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association with the “Hotelier of the Year” and the “Ambassador of Hospitality” awards in recognition of his achievements and contributions over the past two decades.

Four Seasons Resort Vail
Vail, Colorado, United States
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John C. Rovie has been named Director of Sales at The Broadmoor

Mr. Rovie comes to the Five Star, Five Diamond Colorado resort after serving five years as the director of sales for the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. After attending Arizona State University, Mr. Rovie began his hospitality career with Westin Hotels & Resorts. At the Westin Hotel in Vail, Colorado, he held the positions of director of banquets, front office manager and food and beverage manager. That was followed by several years at the Westin Hotel, Seattle where Mr. Rovie served as director of catering and assistant director of food and beverage. In 1993, he returned to Arizona as the director of catering for the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. In 1995, Mr. Rovie was named the Fairmont’s National Sales Manager, then Senior Sales Manager and then Director of Group Sales before moving to the director of sales position at the Biltmore in 2005.

The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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John Chandler has been appointed as Director of Revenue Management at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Chandler most recently served as the Task Force Director of Revenue at the Four Points by Sheraton Denver and as the Revenue Manager at the Sheraton Denver. He previously held management positions in sales, revenue and operations at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Denver and with the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Opened fall 2008, The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek is Colorado’s only Silver LEED certified hotel. Nestled on the banks of the Eagle River, The Westin Riverfront features 4,200 square feet of meeting space with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning Beaver Creek views. Other amenities include Spa Anjali, which offers a complete menu of mountain-inspired treatments, the Riverfront Club fitness center, an outdoor lap pool, three riverside hot tubs, a Westin Kids Club and a full business center. The resort also features Restaurant Avondale, Vail Valley’s newest dining destination by acclaimed chef/owner Thomas Salamunovich.

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Beaver Creek Mountain, Colorado, United States
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Robert Kisabeth has been appointed as General Manager at the new Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown Convention Center

Robert Kisabeth, a seasoned hospitality leader with two decades of experience, has been named General Manager of the new Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown Convention Center. In this role, he will be responsible for all aspects of operations, marketing, sales and management of the 403-suite property, set to open in December 2010. More than 200 staff will be hired. This will be his 11th General Manager position, and third hotel grand opening. He also opened the 255-suite Embassy Suites Charleston Convention Center and the 400-suite Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas. He has been with Windsor Management Services, the hotel’s management company, since 2008. Kisabeth is a graduate of the Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business and currently serves on the Hospitality Alumni Association as an Appointed Board Member.

the new Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown Convention Center
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Rowland C. Cheeks has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Cheeks joined the Cheyenne Mountain Resort team from Littleton, Colorado-based Kinsley & Associates, a leading meeting and convention management company, where he was Director of Sales & New Business Development. Previously, he was Associate Director of Sales, Disney Resort Destinations, overseeing a team of seven sales associates. His diverse experience includes opening the Los Angeles office and serving as National Account Manager for Conferon, Inc./Experient, a leading provider of meeting services; Senior Sales Manager, Hyatt Regency Long Beach; and Sales Manager, Hyatt Los Angeles Airport. Cheeks is currently on the Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Meeting Planners International (MPI), and is active with both the Meetings Industry Council (MIC) and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). In his spare time, he epitomizes the Hometown Hospitality community service initiative of Benchmark Hospitality International, which operates Cheyenne Mountain, by devoting time to support the Make A Wish Foundation and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Recently, he accepted the challenge to bike from Denver to Ft. Collins as part of the MS150 (for Multiple Sclerosis).

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States