(PARK CITY, UT; January 24, 2012)— The Sky Lodge in Park City is a boutique luxury resort recognized by Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s Hot List, Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” list, and most recently by TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travelers' Choice Awards list.  The Sky Lodge welcomes the newly appointed General Manager, Zachary Frangos. He joins the team in January 2012 with an enormous breadth of experience in the hospitality industry—both in the Rocky Mountain region and at exceptional hotels across the country.

Prior to joining The Sky Lodge, Frangos most recently served as opening general manager of Escala Lodge in Park City, part of the Canyons Resort. In 2006, he became vice president of hotel operations/managing partner at Avenue Communities, where he managed a new “urban resort” condominium concept with five separate locations in downtown Park City. Given Frangos’s knowledge of the area and his experience at some of the best properties in the region, he welcomed the opportunity to join The Sky Lodge.

Frangos has also worked as food and beverage director at several institutions, including Peaks Resort and Golden Door Spa in Telluride, CO, Wyndham Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Department Head in food and beverage at the Hyatt in Cherry Hill, NJ, and as assistant restaurant manager at Manhattan’s legendary Plaza Hotel.

Frangos earned a B.S. in hospitality management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, after earning a culinary arts degree. Looking back, he sees his decision to move from the kitchen to hotel management as a perfect shift for him. “In the hospitality industry, no two days are ever the same, which constantly challenges your creativity,” he says. “I could never imagine myself doing anything else.”

For more information, please visit www.theskylodge.com, or call 435.658.2500. You may also visit the official Facebook and Twitter pages of the property.

ABOUT THE SKY LODGE:
The Sky Lodge honors the traditions of the finest boutique resort hotels throughout the world, delivering a highly personalized experience in an intimate yet fun and alternative setting that consistently exceeds the expectations of even the most sophisticated travelers. With 33 exclusive one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, loaded with traditional craftsmanship and high-tech conveniences, this unique hotel’s unrivalled level of luxury has been recognized by both Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s Hot List, as well as Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” list. Sky Blue, the lodge’s rooftop lounge, has been commended by USA Today’s as “Top 10 Rooftop Bars” and Salt Lake City Weekly’s “Best Rooftop” in its annual Best of Utah edition. The Sky Lodge, managed by Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, offers the finest amenities in Park City, including exceptional dining in the magical setting of the Wasatch Mountains and a Zen-inspired spa, and is located at 201 Heber Ave., in the heart of Park City’s historic Old Town district. For additional information, or to make hotel reservations, call 435.658.2500 or visit www.theskylodge.com. The Sky Lodge is also on Facebook and Twitter.