The Kimpton Hotel Zamora, St. Pete Beach, Appoints Paul Romero as Director of Sales & Marketing
ST. PETE BEACH, FL. February 14, 2017 - The Kimpton Hotel Zamora is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Paul Romero as the Director of Sales & Marketing of its boutique, urban oasis on St. Pete Beach. In this role, Romero will work to spearhead Zamora's marketing initiatives and sales plans for the hotel, oversee group, catering and banquet activities and work with the revenue team to increase total revenue and sales.
Romero joins The Kimpton Hotel Zamora with more than seven years of hotel industry experience, most recently serving as a Senior Sales Executive at Hilton St. Petersburg. He also held previous roles as Director of Sales & Catering at Chesapeake Hospitality in Philadelphia, Sales Manager at Tampa Marriott Westshore and General Manager at Country Inn & Suites, Tampa Airport.
“We are thrilled to welcome Paul to The Kimpton Hotel Zamora family,” said Eric Jellson, Area Director of Marketing & Strategy, Kimpton Hotels of Florida & Cayman Islands. “With his local hospitality management experience, we are confident Paul will bring a fresh perspective and contribute innovative ideas that will bring Kimpton's Hotel Zamora to the next level.”
Romero earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University in Villanova Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. When he isn't leading Zamora's sales and marketing initiatives, Romero enjoys participating in local football, basketball and softball leagues and is an avid New York Jets fan.
The Kimpton Hotel Zamora is reminiscent of a modern day Mediterranean palace, that is both breathtakingly modern and historically inspired by the architecture of its namesake Spanish province, reflected throughout the hotel's public spaces and expansive suites with balconies overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico. Zamora's unique rooftop event space features 360-degree views of the Bay and Gulf of Mexico, ideal for boutique weddings and intimate corporate events. Castile Restaurant & Lounge is ideal for locals and guests to experience contemporary cuisine influenced by the culinary traditions of Spain, Mexico and the Mediterranean. For more information on The Kimpton Hotel Zamora, visit http://www.thehotelzamora.com/.
About Kimpton Hotel Zamora , St. Pete Beach
Kimpton Hotel Zamora opened in 2014 and is the first new boutique hotel to be built in St. Pete Beach in 20 years. The Kimpton Hotel Zamora is a white-washed Mediterranean palace with 72 suite-only accommodations, a rooftop bar, 900 square feet of event space, and views overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Inspired by the architecture of its namesake Spanish province, the hotel's striking Romanesque façade and stylish dining fits right in with the laid-back leisure of Florida's fashionable Tampa Bay. For reservations and information visit http://www.thehotelzamora.com/ or call (727) 456-8900.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travelers feel genuinely cared for through thoughtful perks and amenities, bold, playful design and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local. Kimpton is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly-regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a FORTUNE magazine “Best Place to Work” six times since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates over 60 hotels and 70 plus restaurants, bars and lounges in 30 U.S. cities. In January 2015, Kimpton was welcomed into the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands, bringing together two special cultures and sets of values to create the world's largest boutique hotel business. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
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