Melrose Georgetown Hotel Introduces Mark Peppas as DoSM
WASHINGTON, DC - February 20, 2014 - Melrose Georgetown Hotel - a reinvented Georgetown hotel that defines distinct innovative service in a stylish, chic ambiance - proudly names industry veteran Mark Peppas as director of sales & marketing. With nearly 30 years of hospitality and sales experience, Peppas will lead the Melrose Georgetown Hotel sales and marketing efforts.
“Mark has a renowned track record for success and his extensive portfolio of experience will undoubtedly set Melrose Hotel in the right direction,” said General Manager Jale Hashimi. “We are elated to have Mark as a key player on our executive team.”
Prior to his position at Melrose Georgetown Hotel, Peppas served as the director of sales & marketing for Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. Displaying exceptional leadership, Peppas was awarded Director of Sales & Marketing of the Year North America by Sofitel Luxury Hotels Worldwide. Previously, Peppas was the director of sales & marketing of The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center hotel, where he helped drive optimum performance levels during three ownership and flag changes while achieving Sales Team of the Year Award.
“The Melrose Georgetown is a unique lifestyle-boutique hotel in the nation's capital and I am delighted to join the team. With the new contemporary design, from top to bottom, including the Presidential Suite with its roof top setting, only makes this little gem shine brighter on Pennsylvania Avenue,” said Mark Peppas, director of sales & marketing.
As a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Associate of Science in Hotel Management, Peppas makes an effort to be involved with the local community through numerous educational and cultural programs.
The reinvented Melrose Georgetown Hotel defines distinct, innovative service in a stylish, chic ambiance. 240 spacious rooms and suites are filled with contemporary, D.C.-inspired artwork and clean-lined furnishings in a bold palette of grey, navy and cream, creating lustrous accommodations. Signifying the hotel's guiding principals, the Griffin emblem represents Melrose Georgetown Hotel's prevailing, inventive and effectual experience and is woven throughout the hotel space, decor and service offerings.
For more information on Melrose Georgetown Hotel, visit melrosehoteldc.com or call (800) 635-7673. Follow Melrose Georgetown Hotel on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for special offers and hotel happenings.
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