Charleston's Market Pavilion Names Gary Cohen GM
AUGUST 13, 2008. The 70-room Market Pavilion Hotel, standing proudly at Charleston's Market and East Bay Streets amid the city's historic district, has named Gary Cohen as General Manager.
Ranked among the top hotels of the world since opening in 2002, Market Pavilion Hotel pairs old-world charm with a modern chic sensibility. Guestrooms and suites reflect the grand colorful style of colonial Charleston and feature crown molding, mahogany poster beds, luxurious appointments, modern ensuite technology and European marble baths. Mr. Cohen will be responsible for all operations for this exquisite property hailed for its residential ambience.
"I am elated about my new position and the opportunity to uphold Market Pavilion Hotel's strong reputation for excellence as one of the world's premier properties," said Cohen. "I look forward to working with the team and continuing to set the hotel apart," he continued.
A skilled professional with 30 years, Cohen is an accomplished leader with a reputation for increasing revenues and building motivated service and sales teams. Cohen's illustrious career includes twelve years of hotel senior management positions with The JW Marriott Corporation beginning in 1990. While with Marriott, he was General Manager of the J.W. Marriott Hotel At Lenox, in Atlanta, Georgia, a 371-room Marriot Flagship Hotel with a $20 million annual budget where he oversaw a staff of 32 managers and 350 associates.
Also while with Marriott, Cohen was regional Director of Rooms Operations, responsible for opening and/or acquiring 15 hotels; reviewed all pre construction plans and conducted periodic inspection of sites from North Carolina through Florida, Mexico and Panama.
While Cohen's accomplishments and awards are too numerous to list fully, he is proud to have attained the prestigious Order of The Palmetto by South Carolina Governor, the highest award presented to civilians. He has served as president of the SC Hotel & Motel Association and Greater Columbia Hotel & Motel Association.
Born in Philadelphia, Cohen received a BS in Speech Correction, Special Education from East Stroudsburg University. He is married with three sons.
For reservations, visit www.marketpavilion.com or call 843-723-0500 or (toll free) 877-440-2250.
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