London West Hollywood Appoints Velasquez as DoSM
Los Angeles, CA - November 30, 2010 - Tapping an executive with more than 20 years of experience at such hospitality brands as Fairmont, Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, The London West Hollywood has appointed Joe Velasquez to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Velasquez will oversee the sales and marketing teams for the hotel, Boxwood Cafe and Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood.
“We are excited to welcome Joe to our sales and marketing team. We know that he will bring the expertise and experience The London West Hollywood needs to continue providing the highest level of service on which the hotel prides itself,” says General Manager Vincent Mercurio.
With extensive experience in the hospitality field, Velasquez joins The London West Hollywood as the former Director of Sales and Marketing at prestigious hotels and resorts including the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona. At the resort, Velasquez was responsible for high profile events such as the PGA's Phoenix Open and Super Bowl XLII. Before joining the Fairmont, he directed the sales, marketing and public relations efforts at Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii. He previously spent eight years in director positions for Hyatt properties including the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Hyatt Regency La Jolla, and Park Hyatt Los Angeles. In honor of his successful efforts in repositioning the Park Hyatt Los Angeles, Velasquez was nominated for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. Velasquez attended Widener University and Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton where he studied business management.
An alluring environment where Hollywood glamour meets cosmopolitan ease, The London West Hollywood is situated in the heart of the Hollywood Hills just off the Sunset Strip. Just steps from the Strip's vibrant social scene, this boutique hotel offers 200 spacious suites with customized details and subtle luxuries from world-renowned interior designer David Collins. Among its features: a splendid rooftop pool with spacious sundeck and panoramic views, an inspired meeting & private event space, Alex Roldan Salon, and expertly attuned service throughout the hotel. Its onsite restaurants, Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood and its more casual counterpart Boxwood Cafe, offer a distinctively Californian take on the chef's eponymous three Michelin-starred London UK restaurant, highlighting the freshest and finest seasonal ingredients sourced from the region, including a sushi menu. For more information, please visit www.TheLondonWestHollywood.com.
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