Solaris Vail Appoints Bill Marshall GM
November 18, 2011 - Solaris Residences, Vail's newest and premier destination for overnight lodging and luxury living, announces the selection of Bill Marshall as general manager. Marshall will oversee the guest and resident experience at Solaris for the 2011-2012 ski season and beyond.
Since its earlier “soft” opening, the much anticipated Solaris Residences have quickly become Vail's new focal point and town center, rich with shopping, dining, activities and luxury lodging. Abiding by a standard of excellence never before seen in America's most popular ski town, Solaris offers overnight guests and residents alike the ultimate in mountain getaways.
“We're thrilled to announce our selection of Mr. Marshall as general manager,” said Stan Cope, president of Gemini Resorts Management, the resort management company behind Solaris. “Bill's vast experience within the luxury resort industry and proven success driving both FIT and group travel, makes him an ideal fit for Solaris, and a valuable addition to our team.”
Prior to his appointment at Solaris, Marshall served as director of sales and marketing for Capella Telluride, where he, along with the executive team, directed all aspects of the pre-opening resort operations and managed the staff accordingly. Prior to that, Marshall was the director of sales and marketing at The Inn at Lost Creek, a prestigious property also located in Telluride and recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the “Top 100 Best Hotels in the World.”
Before joining the team at The Inn at Lost Creek, Marshall also held director of sales and marketing positions at Telluride Ski and Golf Company; The Resort at Squaw Creek, in Squaw Creek, CA.; Saddleridge at Beaver Creek, Colo.; The Lodge at Vail in Vail, Colo.; and Grand Butte Hotel in Crested Butte, Colo.
Over the past 25 years, Marshall has directed and overseen all aspects of marketing, restaurant, leisure and group sales, as well as created annual budgets, marketing plans, forecasting, yield management and strategic planning in order to achieve the highest average daily rates and occupancies in-market at some of the finest luxury resorts in North America.
About Solaris Residences Vail
Since opening in 2011 for its inaugural ski season, Vail's Solaris Residences have quickly set a new standard in luxury lodging. The new focal point and town center of America's most popular ski town features 79 luxury residences, available for whole ownership and nightly rental; the utmost in fine dining with the recent opening of celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa's eponymous restaurant, Matsuhisa; five star service; and amenities including a private spa, fitness center, luxurious movie theatre with dinner and cocktail service, trendy bowling alley and lounge, complimentary ski valet and much more. For additional information, visit www.solarisvail.com, or call (877) 754-7861.
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