The Ritz-Carlton, Denver Appoints Mark Aldridge DoSM
DENVER, CO - October 31, 2011 - The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, along with General Manager, Andrew Rogers, is pleased to announce the veteran leadership of Mr. Mark Aldridge to spearhead all Sales and Marketing initiatives and strategies at Denver's only hotel bearing the coveted AAA Five-Diamond rating.
“Mark not only brings international hotelier experience and a deep knowledge of the luxury hospitality industry, -- but it also certain to be a vibrant and well-respected leader here at The Ritz-Carlton,” shared Rogers. “We are thrilled to welcome him to Colorado.”
Prior to relocating to the Mile-High city, Mark served as Director of Sales and Marketing for The Waikiki Beach EDITION, the first luxury lifestyle hotel partnership between Ian Schrager and Marriott International. Previous to leading the opening efforts in Hawaii, he was Director of Sales and Marketing for the London Marriott Grosvenor Square. During his tenure in London, Mark also held several positions within the region's sales office where he was instrumental in the area's growth of market share.
Hailing from Australia, Aldridge marks his debut in Denver boasting a 12-year career with Marriott International, which began in his native homeland at the Renaissance Sydney Hotel. Mark is a graduate of The William Blue International Hotel Management School, where he obtained his Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management and a Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver is a two-time recipient of the coveted AAA Five-Diamond award, the first and only in the Mile-High City. Primely situated downtown, the hotel's location offers easy access to the theatre and business districts, 16th Street Mall, Coors Field and the famed LoDo area. The property boasts 202 guestrooms - the most spacious in the city including - 47 suites and 32Club Level rooms, highlighted by a sophisticated Ritz-Carlton Suite. The cosmopolitan destination also features the Forbes Four-Star winning Ritz-Carlton Spa, Denver and ELWAY'S Downtown, the hotel's signature restaurant boasting USDA prime steaks and a sushi bar.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Maryland, currently operates 77 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)
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