The Grand Geneva Resort Announces Additions To Leadership Team
June 26, 2013 - The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is proud to announce its recent recognition as Independent Hotel Partner of the Year by HelmsBriscoe, the global leader in meeting procurement for a variety of corporate, association, and government clients. Associates of the organization voted to honor the resort with this prestigious accolade as a result of the ongoing success of the Tim Cup Invitational, an annual networking and charity event held at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and co-hosted by Marcus Hotels & Resorts and HelmsBriscoe. To date, the partnership has raised over $105,000 for eight charities around the country. The 2012 event hosted 188 hoteliers and 76 HelmsBriscoe associates from around the world to support organizations including United Way of Greater Milwaukee, St. Joan of Arc Parish School, the Ronald McDonald House of Milwaukee, Nevada Cancer Research Institute, Clean the World and UNICEF.
“Tim Lamont, founder of the annual Tim Cup Invitational, created the event as a way to link HelmsBriscoe associates with hoteliers, while raising money for charities. The Tim Cup Invitational continues to grow and we enjoy hosting this two-day event at the Grand Geneva each year. We look forward to continuing our partnership in the years to come,” said Chris Anderson, senior vice president, sales, marketing and brand development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts.
This accolade coincides with exciting new changes within the Grand Geneva's leadership team, strengthening the resort's commitment to providing its guests with superior customer service. Recent additions include Leslie Johnson, who was appointed to the position of director of sales and marketing; Uroyoan Vazquez, who joined the team as the resort's new director of food and beverage; and Gerald Rappaport, who was named general manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, also managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts.
“From business to leisure, and everything in between, the Grand Geneva strives to create memorable travel experiences for all of our guests,” said Scott Shoenberger, senior vice president, operations and acquisitions for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “We are very excited and fortunate to welcome such experienced individuals into their new roles as we continue to push the envelope as the leading travel destination in the Midwest.”
Highlights of the newly-appointed posts include:
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Leslie Johnson - A team member with Marcus Hotels & Resorts for the past five years, Johnson most recently served as the general manager of Timber Ridge. In her new position, Johnson will apply her knowledge and expertise in overall hotel operations to create a successful, coordinated marketing campaign for both the Grand Geneva and Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark. Her wide-reaching network of colleagues and experience will lend itself to cultivating new relationships with business and event partners for the property.
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Uroyoan Vazquez - Following his life-long passion for elevated food and service, Vazquez comes to the Grand Geneva from his most recent post as food and beverage director for Grand Resorts at Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. A native of Puerto Rico, Vazquez manages the Grand Geneva's culinary team and dining facilities, including the resort's award-winning Geneva ChopHouse Restaurant and Ristorante Brissago.
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Gerald Rappaport - With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Rappaport rejoins Marcus Hotels & Resorts after a brief hiatus, having previously dedicated 22 years of his career to the Milwaukee-based company. At Timber Ridge, Rappaport oversees the day-to-day operations for the lodge and its 50,000 square foot indoor/outdoor aquatic playground, Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information, or to reserve accommodations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please call 866.636.4502 or visit www.timberridgeresort.com.
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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.
Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
About Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
The family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is located in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property offers a collection of 225 expansive one- and two-bedroom suites that are equipped with whirlpool baths, private balconies and spacious living rooms. Full kitchenettes, which boast full-sized refrigerators, stove-top burners, dishwashers and double sinks, provide complete comfort for families. The lodge also offers its signature 50,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor aquatic wonderland, Moose Mountain Falls - the area's only Waterpark - as well as a 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square-foot ballroom, and a family barbeque restaurant. For more information or reservations, call toll free 866.636.4502 or visit www.timberridgeresort.com. Follow Timber Ridge on Twitter, or “Like” it on Facebook for flash updates, special offers, and more.
About Marcus Hotels and Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations. The company's portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
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