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Destination Hotels & Resorts Names Steve Sackman
Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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| Englewood,
Colo. – July 11, 2011
– Destination Hotels &
Resorts,
the third largest independent hospitality management company in the
United
States, announces the promotion of Steve Sackman to regional vice
president of
sales and marketing. Mr. Sackman provides global strategic direction
for nine
properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts Eastern region. Mr.
Sackman
will also continue to support the business objectives and business
development
strategies to acquire new properties for the portfolio in this region.
In
addition, Mr. Sackman is responsible for recruitment and leadership
development
of sales and marketing leaders in the Eastern region. Steve Sackman, a 21 year veteran of the hospitality industry, joined the company in January 2006 as regional director of sales and marketing. Previously, Mr. Sackman was director of national sales for Aramark Harrison Lodging, and held a variety of sales and marketing leadership positions over 10 years with Hilton and Doubletree in the Times Square-New York Market. Mr. Sackman presently serves as 2nd vice president on the board of directors for the North American chapter of the International Association of Conference Centers and was recently elected to the IACC Global board of directors. Mr. Sackman also serves as the Executive Board liaison for both the Sustainability task force as well as the marketing committee. He is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree. About Destination Hotels & Resorts Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,200 guest rooms, 13 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com. |
| Contact:
Amber Connor Turner PR 44 Cook Street, Suite 650 Denver,CO80206 303.333.1402(o) 303.324.3577 (c) |