SEATTLE, Wash. - April 22, 2013 – Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. (NHHR) – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – announces the appointment of Robert Sawyer as Director of Accounts to Gateway Canyons, located southwest of Grand Junction in Gateway, Colorado. In this role, Sawyer will be responsible for the Southwest, Texas, Southeast and Northeast markets.

“We’re excited to welcome Robert Sawyer to the Gateway Canyons team,” said Rudy Sharp, Vice President and Managing Director of Gateway Canyons Resort. “With his history of success in the hospitality industry, Robert has proven himself as an expert in the field of hotel sales, with an impressive track record of goal-oriented performance.”

Boasting nearly two decades of sales experience within the hospitality industry, Sawyer joins the Gateway Canyons team most recently from Ravella at Lake Las Vegas, where he served as Account Director. In this role, Sawyer fostered new accounts, created and implemented quarterly sales and marketing plans in addition to negotiating sales contracts. Previously, Sawyer served as Director of Sales and Marketing for Le Meridian Dallas North, where he garnered new business while building upon existing client relationships. Sawyer’s meticulous sales experience also comes from his time with other hospitality clients, including: Fountainebleau Hilton Resort & Spa, The Breakers Palm Beach, Magnolia Hotel in Dallas, InterContinental Dallas Hotel and Galactic, Ltd.

Cradled in the shadow of the Palisade rock formation and fringing the Moab Desert, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks unveils Gateway Canyons Resort, created to nourish guests’ curiosity through intellectual stimulation and adventure within a naturally intriguing environment. Boasting luxury accommodations and breathtaking views within the spectacular red rock canyons of western Colorado, Gateway Canyons Resort – part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection – caters to the most discerning traveler with savory dining options at Entrada Restaurant, wellness-focused treatments at The Spa, private tours aboard luxury aircraft, with privileged access to more than 100 years of automotive history at the Gateway Colorado Auto Museum, a generous network of riding trails surrounding the resort’s first-class equestrian center, The Stables, in addition to a variety of self-selected experiential activities offered through the Curiosity Adventure program and on-site Adventure Center.

With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” Noble House Hotels & Resorts reflects the appearance of individuality. Identifying each property for its culture and appeal, Noble House is unwavering in its dedication to create and manage unique, quality properties that reflect and make profound contributions to their communities, staying true to the local history, culture and ambiance that defines each region.

For more information, visit Noble House Hotels & Resorts at www.noblehousehotels.com

About Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., is a privately held hotel ownership and management company in business for more than 30 years.  Founded in 1979 by Patrick R. Colee, Noble House began as a commercial property development group, but for the last 25 years, the company has concentrated exclusively on hotel ownership and management. The Seattle, Washington, based company owns and manages boutique hotels and resorts spanning the four coastal corners of America., including the newly refurbished Riviera Palm Springs, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, The Edgewater in Seattle, Washington, and Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I. For more information or to book reservations, visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com.