Two New Hotel Appointments Announced for Aouthern California-Based KOR Hotel Group
David Lemmond appointed to Chamberlain property in Los Angeles and Susan Belanger to Tides in Miami
LOS ANGELES, CA, November 3, 2005. John Arnett, President of the Los Angeles-based boutique-hotel operator Kor Hotel Group, is pleased to announce two recent appointments to properties within the company's impressive boutique portfolio. David Lemmond has been appointed as General Manager of the newly opened Chamberlain Hotel in West Hollywood and Susan Belanger has been made the new Director of Sales at the distinguished Tides Hotel in Miami.
"David and Susan show excellent track records in terms of leadership skills and creative thinking and represent the kind of burgeoning talent that Kor seeks out," said Arnett in making the announcements. "David's extensive opening experience and background in managing boutique hotels are certain to add to the depth of Kor's operating team. Susan's demonstrated success as Director of Sales for three other upscale Miami hotels proves she will be a very capable and promising addition to the Kor team. We are delighted to welcome them aboard."
As General Manager of Chamberlain Hotel, the most recent Kor Hotel Group property to electrify LA's luxury landscape, David will oversee all aspects of the boutique hotel's operations, from facilities to guests to special events. He will also serve as liaison between hotel department managers and Kor's corporate office, communicating and ensuring that Kor's high standards in service, amenities and d'ecor are effectively implemented.
David first joined The Kor Group as Hotel Manager for Viceroy Santa Monica in April 2005. Prior to Viceroy, he spent several years working in Los Angeles-area hotels including Shutters on the Beach, The Sunset Marquis, The Argyle and Mondrian. David worked for HotelsAB opening The Standard Hollywood and The Standard Downtown LA as the Assistant General Manager. Most recently, he was General Manager for the opening of The Standard, Miami.
As Director of Sales for Tides, the elegant Art Deco high-rise on South Beach's Ocean Drive, Susan will be responsible for direct sales for the property through the creation and implementation of proactive sales strategies. She will also assist with on-site sales training and development, as well as strengthening Kor's relationships with key local sales affiliates.
Prior to joining Kor Hotel Group at Tides, Susan was Director of Sales for three South Beach hotels, Circa39, The Aqua and The Wave. Susan first moved to Miami to attend the University of Miami's graduate program in International Business and received her MIBS degree with a specialization in marketing in 2001. Although originally planning to return to her native Boston to pursue work in investment banking, her experiences in hotel business in Miami soon won a change of heart. Susan now embraces Florida as her new home.
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