Dennis Hernandez Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at The Embassy Row Hotel, D.C.

. May 25, 2015

Washington, DC. - May 25, 2015. Dennis Hernandez, an accomplished hospitality sales veteran with 30 years of experience has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for the newly renovated Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel, in Washington, D.C.

In his role, Hernandez is responsible for the development and management of all marketing and sales efforts at the Dupont Circle property, overseeing strategic brand partnerships and niche market alliances. With a strong background in the boutique hotel sector, Hernandez brings desirable lifestyle expertise to the notable property following the completion of its $15 million floor-to-ceiling renovation in March 2015.

"We're pleased to have Dennis join The Embassy Row Hotel family," says General Manager Shawn Jervis. "His intimate knowledge of the boutique hotel market and countless industry relationships will help us provide a true lifestyle experience for our guests, authentic to Washington, D.C., which is one of our top priorities."

Hernandez joins The Embassy Row Hotel after serving as CMO of Pure! Marketing Agency. He previously served as Director of Sales & Marketing for The Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs, The Standard, Downtown LA, and The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. Prior to that, he worked as the Director of Entertainment and Revenue Management for Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts.

A third generation descendant of Puerto Rico, Hernandez studied at Cornell University. He returns home where born and raised in Washington, D.C., from Hollywood, California and is elated to be back home and a part of the "new" landscape of D.C.'s diverse communities.

About The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel

Surrounded by embassies and charming row homes in the historic neighborhood of Dupont Circle, The Embassy Row Hotel is Washington, D.C.'s only lifestyle hotel. Providing guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse culture and bustling, trend-setting scene of the nation's capital, The Embassy Row Hotel concluded a multi-phase, $15 million renovation in March 2015, debuting 231 deluxe guestrooms with design nods to the neighborhood, over 8,000+ sq. ft. of new meeting and event space, and a lifestyle-driven lobby experience anchored by new restaurant, Station Kitchen & Cocktails. Reinforcing the urban resort concept, the hotel also features The Rooftop, a seasonal bar complex boasting one of the city's only heated swimming pools with sweeping views of D.C. and Virginia. For more information on The Embassy Row Hotel, visit www.embassyrowhotel.com.

About Destination

Destination Hotels (Destination) is the largest owner and operator of independent hotels, resorts and residences in the United States. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Destination is an industry leader with more than 40 years of hospitality management and development experience. Located in premier destinations, the portfolio is continuously growing with more than 40 luxury and upscale properties from coast to coast. The award-winning company operates 20 golf courses, 19 full-service spas, six IACC-certified conference centers and 105 bars and restaurants. The privately owned company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based investment, development and real estate firm. For more information on Destination Hotels & Resorts, visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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