Wischermann Partners Appoints Lukus Kindlesparker General Manager of The Westin Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN. December 8, 2016 - Wischermann Partners, Inc., is thrilled to announce today the appointment of Lukus Kindlesparker as General Manager of The Westin Nashville. Combining his extensive background with luxury hotels along with a strong knowledge of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International brands, Lukus will bring over 15 years of hotel expertise to Nashville to spearhead the operation of the 453-room property.
“Lukus' background working with world-class brands, such as W and Westin, make him the perfect fit to further cement The Westin Nashville's position in the market as the best in the city.” says Paul Wischermann, President and CEO of Wischermann Partners, Inc.
With an extensive career in the hospitality industry, spanning almost two decades, Lukus Kindlesparker joins The Westin Nashville from his previous role as General Manager of W Atlanta Midtown, a 466-room, 30,000 square-foot property in the heart of Atlanta. During his tenure, Lukus was recognized as one of Atlanta's top 100 leaders in the hospitality industry by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, implementing programs for over 200 full time employees that executed brand vision while fostering an environment of inclusion. Prior to W Atlanta Midtown, Lukus served as General Manager of Atlanta's Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection as well as W Atlanta Perimeter. He holds a B.S. in Consumer and Family Sciences from Purdue University.
“The Westin Nashville has already set the bar for the city's hospitality scene,” says Kindlesparker. “I'm looking forward to keeping up the momentum in one of the nation's most vibrant cities and providing our guests with not only the service and comfort they expect, but an experience that is truly Nashville.”
Conveniently located near the city's entertainment district and adjacent to the Music City Center, The Westin Nashville is specifically created to be a reflection of the city's energy and Southern sophistication. Designed by David Mexico Design Group and Bullock Smith and Partners, each of the hotel's 453 guest rooms features custom artwork and design details inspired by the city and region. Included are three penthouse/style entertainment suites, three hospitality suites and eight executive suites, each distinctly designed with its own character and motif. Catering to a wide range of guests from leisure travelers to business conventions, The Westin Nashville boasts 20,000 square feet of adaptable event space, including pre-function areas and 12 dynamic meeting venues. The Vanderbilt Ballroom offers reception seating for up to 500 guests.
About The Westin Nashville
The Westin Nashville is centrally located at 807 Clark Place, Nashville, Tennessee. Adjacent to the Music City Center, The Westin Nashville offers guests the opportunity to personalize their stay by providing various contemporary, yet original, outlets to discover the city. Standing 27 stories high, the hotel holds 453 guest rooms and suites, 20,000 square feet of flexible event space, the city's highest rooftop bar, L27, signature restaurant, Decker & Dyer, and resort-style spa, Rhapsody Spa. For more information, visit westinnashville.com.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, a leader in wellness and hospitality for more than a decade, lives its philosophy “For a Better YouTM” through the Westin Well-being Movement's six pillars: Feel Well, Work Well, Move Well, Eat Well, Sleep Well, and Play Well. At more than 200 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience offerings that include the iconic Heavenly® Bed, RenWESTINTM, and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance®, delicious and nutritious SuperFoodsRxTM, the innovative workspace Tangent, Westin Weekend signature experiences, and Heavenly® Bath and Heavenly® Spa. Westin is proud to offer Starwood Preferred Guest®, the industry's leading loyalty program. To learn more, visit www.starwoodhotels.com/westin.
About Wischermann Partners, Inc.
Wischermann Partners, Inc. is a national hospitality firm, focused on the operations of upper upscale and luxury hotels. Recognized by clients, peers, and industry experts, Wischermann Partners brings a unique mix of knowledge, experience, and insight to hospitality management, development, and acquisitions. Currently, Wischermann Partners operates a hotel portfolio of nearly 3,500 rooms. For more information about Wischermann Partners, visit www.wischermannpartners.com.
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