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Lesley Carey Appointed President of Palmer Hospitality
Group and John Sears
Appointed Vice President of K Hotels Under Palmer Hospitality
Group
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| BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 3, 2008 - Palmer Hospitality
Group announces the executive appointments of Lesley Anne Carey and John
Sears. PHG is comprised of four hospitality divisions focused on four-
and five-star boutique hotels: Management, Consulting, Acquisition &
Development, and K Hotels Sales and Marketing.
About Palmer Hospitality Group
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| Also See: | Kerry Hotels Comes of Age; �The Next Generation� in Boutique Hotel Sales and Marketing Has New Name and Image / October 2007 |
With
a strong history of commitment and success in the hospitality industry,
Lesley Anne Carey has been newly appointed as President of Palmer Hospitality
Group. Carey brings to PHG over 18 years of experience with 4 and 5 star
luxury boutique hotels and resorts internationally. In her new role as
President of PHG, Carey oversees the four divisions with an emphasis on
branding and global development. Currently, her projects span the globe
- from Southeast Asia to Eastern Europe to South America. Carey previously
held senior operational positions at The Orlando Hotel, Los Angeles; The
Lodge at Rancho Mirage; The Crescent Hotel, Beverly Hills; La Mancha Private
Villas & Spa Resort, Palm Springs; Chateau Elan Winery & Resort,
Atlanta; The Argyle Hotel, West Hollywood. Her specialties are in hotel
operations, renovation, repositioning and brand development, management,
food and beverage, marketing and sales, budget planning and profit/loss
controls.
John
Sears brings over 18 years of hospitality industry experience to his new
role as Vice President of K Hotels, the sales and marketing division of
Palmer Hospitality Group. In his new position, Sears will be responsible
for implementing key programs to drive revenue for K Hotels' members. Prior
to joining Palmer Hospitality Group, Sears was president of Boutique Hotel
Advisors and then EVP Marketing and COO of Boutique Hotels & Resorts
International. During his extensive hospitality career, Sears has been
heavily involved in the acquisition, repositioning, opening, and resale
of hotels, resorts, clubs and conference centers worldwide. As a result
he has developed a wide and deep network of relationships with boutique
hotel owners, managers, consultants and service providers both in the U.S.
and abroad.