DALLAS, TEXAS (JUNE 20, 2018) – The Renaissance Dallas Hotel by Marriott announces it has appointed Chris Pilavakis as General Manager.

Pilavakis brings more than 28 years of hotel management experience to the Renaissance Dallas Hotel, located downtown near Dallas Market Hall.

Most recently, Pilavakis served as general manager of Dallas Marriott City Center. Prior to that position, he worked in Orlando where he held many leadership positions including General Manager at Marriott Village at Lake Buena Vista, Resident Manager at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Director of Operations at Marriott’s Grand Vista Vacation Ownership Resort, General Manager at Marriott’s Harbour Lake Vacation Ownership Resort, Director of Operations at Marriott’s Grande Vista Vacation Ownership Resort and Front Office Manager at Orlando World Center Marriott.

An active member of the Dallas community, Pilavakis serves on the board for Visit Dallas and for the Hotel Association of North Texas.

“It’s an honor to have Chris’s expertise and leadership at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel,” said Kevin Schwab, Area Vice President of Marriott International, South West. “Chris has proven success at driving group business as well as leisure, and is an avid seeker of authentic local adventures and hidden gems which he enjoys sharing with guests to enhance their experiences”.

The Renaissance Dallas Hotel is an ideal destination for both business and leisure travelers alike, with 484 guestrooms, 30 suites and more than 51,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is located at 2222 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas.

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