The JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek names Jan Lucas as GM
April 24, 2012 - The JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek is pleased to announce that Jan Lucas is now serving as the General Manager.
Lucas has been with Denver's Sage Hospitality, which manages the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek, since2003. She most recently served as a Divisional Vice President overseeing multiple properties, including several in Sage's Premier & Lifestyle Division. Prior to that, she was the General Manager of the Residence Inn Denver City Center and the Courtyard Denver Downtown.
A graduate of the University of Kansas, Lucas spent 15 years with Marriott International before joining Sage Hospitality, including serving as Area General Manager and Director of Sales and for the Residence Inn Denver Downtown.
“We are thrilled to have Jan take the helm at this award-winning hotel,” said Alexandra Walterspiel, Senior Vice President of Sage's Premier & Lifestyle Division. “Not only is she one of the best leaders we have in our company, but she is a proven industry leader with extensive Marriott brand experience who will continue to drive strong revenue and high occupancy at the JW Marriott Denver.”
Since joining Sage Hospitality, Lucas has been instrumental in helping to develop Sage's PJ Party and PJ Day, a major annual event that has raised more than $2 million since 2006 in support of Denver's Road Home plan to end homelessness. She also sits on the board of the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association.
Located in the heart of Denver's posh Cherry Creek North shopping district, the JW Marriott Denver features 196 opulent guest rooms and suites that blend modern decor with generous space, high-tech amenities and an exquisite 4-piece marble bathroom. The award-winning hotel offers 8,400 square feet of meeting space, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center and the Spa at Cherry Creek, a full-service spa and salon. In addition, the JW Marriot Denver features the culinary excellence of the acclaimed Second Home Kitchen + Bar, a unique Sage Restaurant Group concept by restaurateur Peter Karpinski located adjacent to the hotel.
For more information or reservations, please call 303-316-2700 or visit www.jwmarriottdenver.com.
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