Destination Hotels Appoints Mark Jennings as Senior Vice President of Operations, East Region
Englewood, CO. June 16, 2015 - Destination Hotels announces Mark Jennings as Senior Vice President of Operations, East Region. In this role, Mark will apply his strong background specializing in the Northeast urban hotel sector to oversee operations of the portfolio's East Coast properties with a continued focus on optimizing performance and executing the brand's strategic growth plan.
Prior to joining the Destination Hotels team, Jennings spent more than 20 years in executive leadership roles for Hyatt Hotels Corporation looking after properties ranging from 500 to over 2,000 rooms. During his last assignment with Hyatt, Jennings served as General Manager of the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, Maryland. Following his tenure with Hyatt, Jennings was recruited by Kimpton Hotels to oversee six properties based in Washington, D.C. During the next seven years, his responsibilities expanded to provide leadership and regional oversight of 17 Kimpton Hotels across the United States. During that time, amongst other accomplishments, Jennings was named "Outstanding General Manager of the Year."
Jennings is an active industry leader and currently serves on multiple Board of Directors including the Executive Committee of Destination D.C. He is also the Co-Chair of the Destination D.C. Convention Committee. When not working or with his family, Jennings enjoys golf and music. He is a classical pianist and has been a First Tenor in the Washington Chorus since 2000.
About Destination Hotels
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, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.
Contact:
Carrie Drost
Destination Hotels
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