STAUNTON, VA (March 21, 2018) – The Blackburn Inn, a boutique hotel slated to open late spring 2018 in the historic Downtown Staunton neighborhood, announced today the appointment of two new members to its property team. The Blackburn Inn welcomes John Maly as General Manager and Blake Fisk as Director of Sales. The pair will lead the opening of the newly renovated, 49-room luxury boutique hotel and ensure the continued success of the property, overall.
Maly will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel and contribute fresh ideas for local, community partnerships and ongoing initiatives that create unique guest experiences for locals and travelers alike. Maly began his career in hospitality more than 14 years ago after receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to his new role, Maly contributed to the success of multiple properties, overseeing million-dollar renovation projects, increasing hotel profitability, and improving overall consumer satisfaction. Maly began his journey in Dallas, Texas at the Four Seasons Resort and Club, later going on to manage The Lodge at Turning Stone. Most recently, Maly served as the General Manager of The Ivey’s Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he successfully led opening operations for the property, including employee hiring and training, development of revenue strategy, and creation and execution of the bar and lounge program.
Fisk brings a demonstrated passion for hospitality to The Blackburn Inn. Her experience has prepared her to lead the property’s strategy for maximizing revenue and business opportunities in her new role. Fisk earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration Management with an emphasis in Hospitality from Georgia Southern University in 2014. She began her career as an intern at Georgia’s Sea Island Resort, later moving on to the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center where she acted as a Sales Manager. Most recently, Fisk served as Resort Sales Manager for the Keswick Hall and Golf Club, maximizing revenue through direct sales and group business in the Richmond and DC markets.
The Blackburn Inn was originally designed in 1828 and has merged its historic architecture with modern designs and amenities to offer visitors the very best of Staunton, VA. For more information, visit http://www.blackburn-inn.com/
