Kevin Murnane Joins VISIT PHILADELPHIA Board of Directors
Brings 35 Years Of Hotel Management Experience To Board
PHILADELPHIA - October 21, 2014 - VISIT PHILADELPHIA® announced today that Kevin Murnane will join its board of directors, effective immediately. The general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City, Murnane has held that position at Hilton Hotels Worldwide in Phoenix, Tucson, Houston, Albuquerque and New York City.
“Kevin's extensive knowledge about hotel operations and his familiarity with other destinations will help shape VISIT PHILADELPHIA strategies,” said Manuel Stamatakis, VISIT PHILADELPHIA board chairman. “Equally impressive is his commitment to the hospitality experience; he knows the value
of travel.”
Before moving to Philadelphia, Murnane was the general manager of the 399-room DoubleTree by Hilton New York City - Financial District. He successfully opened the hotel, seeing it through the construction phase and the grand opening.
Murnane attended Arizona State University in Tempe and is a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA). He and his wife reside in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood.
VISIT PHILADELPHIA's 18 board members are leaders in business, hospitality, government and academia and include representatives of Governor Tom Corbett and Mayor Michael A. Nutter; Manuel Stamatakis, board chairman; and Meryl Levitz, president and CEO of VISIT PHILADELPHIA.
VISIT PHILADELPHIA®, formerly known as Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases the number of visitors, the number of nights they stay and the number of things they do in the five-county area.
Greater Philadelphia's official visitor website and blog, visitphilly.com and uwishunu.com make up the most-visited website network out of the 10 biggest U.S. cities. Visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the online platforms communicate directly with consumers. Travelers can also call and stop into the Independence Visitor Center for additional information and tickets.
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