CLEVELAND, OH (January 20, 2015) – Sage Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management and investment companies in the nation is pleased to introduce the new general manager of The Westin Cleveland Downtown, Bob Megazzini. In his new position, Megazzini will lead the 484-room, contemporary, art-driven hotel in operations and guest services.

Megazzini has an accomplished background in the hotel industry and brings more than 30 years of management leadership. Previously, he held positions as General Manager of the Marcus Hotels and Resorts property, The Cornhusker Marriott, and at multiple property locations with Marriott International, including the Cleveland Marriott Downtown, Livonia Marriott and Marriott’s Griffin Gate Resort.

“We are very excited to welcome Bob to the Westin Cleveland team,” says Arthur Berg, Senior Vice President of Operations for Sage Hospitality’s Premier & Lifestyle division. “Bob brings a wealth of hospitality experience and knowledge of the Cleveland market to The Westin Cleveland Downtown and is a wonderful addition to the property.”

Megazzini’s career has been distinguished by exemplary skills in owner and asset manager relationships, strategic revenue growth, profit maximization and strong associate engagement. He has been recognized for community and civic leadership and earned accolades including: JW Marriott Eagle Leadership Award, Ohio Lodging Association GM of the Year Cleveland, Ohio Lodging Association GM of the Year Ohio, Marriott Business Council Leadership Award and Financial Leadership Award Marriott Western Region. He sits on the Executive Committee of Cleveland Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors and was appointed leader of the Sales Committee in 2012.

Megazzini graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with Bachelor Degree of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration. Community involvement includes: Marriott’s Business Council Guidance Team Member, Board Member Cleveland Junior Achievement, Executive Committee Member Positively Cleveland Board, Advisory Member Cleveland Tourism First Impression Committee and Children’s Miracle Network Advisory Council.