Sheraton Dallas Appoints GM and DOS&M
Recently Reflagged 1,840-room Hotel
DALLAS, TX, July 8, 2008. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is pleased to announce that a new leadership team has been appointed to drive rebranding and renovation efforts at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, as well as lead the property's operational and marketing initiatives. Ray Hammer is general manager of the hotel and David Swift is director of sales and marketing.
Originally a Sheraton when it opened in 1959, the 1,840-room hotel reflagged to Adam's Mark and became a Sheraton again in late April 2008. The hotel is undergoing a $90 million renovation to the guest rooms and public spaces that is estimated for completion in June 2009.
With over 10 years of experience as a general manager and over 20 years of hospitality experience, Ray Hammer joined Sheraton Dallas Hotel after serving with The Westin Park Central and Sheraton Park Central in Dallas, Sheraton North Houston and Schaumburg Embassy Suites. He originally started his career with Starwood as a chef, serving as executive chef for the grand opening of the Halifax Sheraton in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the PGA Sheraton Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Hammer holds an associate degree in applied sciences from the Culinary Institute of America and an associate degree in hotel and motel management from the Essex Technical Institute.
David Swift joined the Sheraton Dallas Hotel leadership team after serving as director of sales and marketing with some of Starwood's San Antonio properties for nearly 10 years, including the Westin La Cantera Resort and the Westin Riverwalk. Prior to working with Starwood, Swift served with Marriott Hotels and Resorts at the Marco Island Resort & Golf Club in Marco Island, Fla., and the Austin Marriott at the Capitol. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio.
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