Veteran Hotelier James Bermingham Joins HotelExecutive.com as Contributing Editor to the Hotel Business Review
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, MAY 24, 2011 -- HotelExecutive.com, the leading online hotel industry business resource, is pleased to announce that James Bermingham, Vice President of Montage Hotels & Resorts, has joined the journal as a contributing editor to the publication's primary business journal, the Hotel Business Review.
Mr. Bermingham is Vice President of Montage Hotels & Resorts and Managing Director of Montage Laguna Beach. In his roles, Mr. Bermingham oversees Montage Laguna Beach, Montage Beverly Hills, Montage Deer Valley, and Montage Residences Corporation. In addition, he supervises the management company in sales, human resources, culture development and training, and supports the development team. The seasoned hotelier has been the Managing Director at Montage Laguna Beach since its opening in 2003, and he has played an integral role in guiding the Montage team to achieve significant industry and public acclaim.
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“I'm thrilled to join the ranks amongst some of the industry's most talented professionals on Hotel Executive's Editorial Board,” said Mr. Bermingham. “I'm looking forward to sharing my experience to help Hotel Executive maintain its reputation as an industry authority.”
“With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, I'm confident that Mr. Bermingham will be an excellent addition to our already strong Editorial Board,” said Benedict Cummins, CEO and Founder of HotelExecutive.com. “His hospitality executive management insights will help us continue to deliver insights on changing travel and management trends that our readers have come to rely on.”
Mr. Bermingham's diverse background includes work at international and domestic hotels. During his tenure in the hospitality industry, he has accrued many accolades for his accomplishments; highlights include The Divisional President Award for outstanding achievement and the Top Sales Team Award for the North American division while working at ITT Sheraton and the Luxury Collection, and MeriStar Hotels & Resorts General Manager Excellence Award - Best Food and Beverage while working at the acclaimed Latham Hotel.
Mr. Bermingham takes an active role in serving the surrounding community where he lives in Orange County, California. A hallmark of his community involvement is "Hearts of Montage," a comprehensive outreach program which supports non-profit programs throughout Orange County. Demonstrating his commitment, Mr. Bermingham has served on numerous Orange County non-profit and hospitality industry boards and committees, among them the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, the Ocean Institute, the Anaheim and Orange County Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Orange County Tourism Council.
About Montage Hotels & Resorts
Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company's flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company's second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. Montage Deer Valley, located in Park City, Utah, is the company's third property which opened in December 2010. www.montagehotels.com
About the Hotel Business Review
For nearly 15 years, the Hotel Business Review journal has been a leading online resource for hotel executives, providing white papers on best practices in hotel management and operations. With a dedicated board of more than 300 contributing editors—some of the most recognizable names in hotels—the Hotel Business Review maintains a progressive flow of exclusive content every week so that owners, operators, senior executives, investors, and developers can stay informed on the constant changes in the hotel industry. To subscribe, click on: http://www.hotelexecutive.com/subscribe
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Lauren Burdon
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Phone: 949-715-6124
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Jamie Foley
M Booth & Associates
Phone: 212-539-3246
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Dan French
HotelExecutive.com
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