CHICAGO (APRIL 22, 2014) – Spire Hospitality, one of the nation’s leading and most respected hotel management companies, announces Jeff Zelkin as general manager of Embassy Suites Hotels Colorado Springs. Responsible for consistent delivery of product quality and service, Zelkin brings more than 13 years of management and leadership to the property and the Spire Hospitality team.

Most recently, Zelkin served as opening general manager at Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village, where he assisted in ranking the hotel in the top 10 percent of over 213 other Embassy Suites Hotels and Resorts for Quality and Service from 2008 to 2013. Prior to Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village, Zelkin acted as assistant general manager with Commonwealth Hotels, where he grew REVPAR by 7.8 percent during his tenure.

“I am thrilled to come on board at Spire’s Colorado Springs property,” said Zelkin. “I’m looking forward to leading the team here to create an even better property for our guests.”

Having received his Associate of Occupational Studies degree at the Culinary Institute of America, Zelkin served in roles of executive chef, executive banquet chef and sous chef for Marriott Hotels & Resorts. His Marriott experience jump-started his career as executive chef for numerous resorts such as Gardiners Resort on Camelback and Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Scottsdale. Zelkin’s vast industry experience led him to the position of revenue and reservation manager for the Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Scottsdale, where he successfully increased occupancy index, rate index and REVPAR for three consecutive years.

“Jeff’s extensive portfolio of experience will undoubtedly set Embassy Suites Hotel Colorado Springs in the right direction,” says Bill DeForrest, CEO & president of Spire Hospitality. “We are delighted to have him on board.”

Owned by AWH Partners, LLC, a privately held real estate investment, development and management firm, Spire Hospitality is a leading provider of management services for hotel owners and investors. With a nimble organizational structure and deep bench of executive talent, Spire Hospitality provides owners and investors with unparalleled, personalized attention.

For more information on Spire Hospitality, visit www.SpireHotels.com or call (847) 498-6650.