Tague brings more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry tand extensive knowledge of the New Orleans hospitality market to his new role. He began his career in the industry business, as part-time office assistant in the Human Resources department of the Fairmont Hotel New Orleans attending the University of New Orleans. After completing his degree from the College of Business, in the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration, he advanced his position at the Fairmont to that of Manager Trainee and Staff Relations Manager. Subsequently he was Housekeeping Manager with the New Orleans Marriott before reaching the Doubletree New Orleans in 1999. 

A native of the New Orleans area, Tague's is a member of the Human Resources advisory committee of the New Orleans chapter of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. 

Expotel recently announced a new corporate initiative under the banner of �Shared Values. Shared Vision.� Of his Human Resources responsibilities supporting that goal Tague said, �I truly enjoy making a difference for employees.  This business depends heavily on our associates and their ability to make a positive impact on our guests.  It is my job to make sure our company makes a positive impact on our associates.�