LOS ANGELES, CA, December 23, 2014 – Accomplished hotel Revenue professional Edward Vitelli has joined the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, located in the heart of the city’s financial, sports and entertainment epicenter, as the Director of Revenue for the 496-room property.
“Edward will be an asset for us for the hotel as we undergo a major rejuvenation designed to make our hotel a convenient and comfortable destination for business and leisure travelers alike,” said General Manager Jonathan Litvack.
Vitelli’s background in the hospitality industry includes holding several posts with several prominent properties. Prior to joining the Sheraton Los Angles Downtown, he was the Director of Group Strategy for seven hotels in New York City, including the Sheraton New York Times Square, W New York, W New York Times Square, W New York Union Square, W New York Downtown, Westin Grand Central and the St. Regis.
Previous experience includes serving as Director of Revenue Management at the W New York Downtown and as Assistant Director of Revenue Management at Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. Earlier in his career, he held management positions with Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin properties.
Vitelli graduated from the University of New Haven with a Master of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics, earned in 1993.
The Ratkovich Company, in partnership with National Real Estate Investors and the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, recently announced a $45 million transformation of the hotel as part of the massive development of The Bloc.
Over the next few months, the hotel will be completely renovated with a modern design inspired by downtown Los Angeles’ glamorous and elegant Art Deco architectural past. The multi-million dollar metamorphosis will include all of the hotel’s 496 guestrooms and suites, the hotel’s lobby, and all of its ballrooms and meeting room spaces. The hotel’s outdoor spaces will be reimagined with lounge space, cabanas and a rock garden, allowing guests to enjoy the Southern California sun in comfort and style. The Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel’s restaurant menu and space will be redesigned to feature exclusive culinary concepts, all just a few steps away from The Bloc’s forthcoming collection of retail, restaurants and open spaces.
The Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles Hotel, part of the Starwood Hotel and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. family, is located at 711 South Hope Street in Los Angeles, California. http://www.sheratonlosangelesdowntown.com.
For more information on Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.sheraton.com or Facebook. Follow Sheraton on Twitter.
