Jeff Zelkin Named GM, Embassy Suites Hotel Colorado Springs, CO by Spire Hospitality
CHICAGO - APRIL 23, 2014 - Spire Hospitality, one of the nation's leading and most respected hotel management companies, announces Jeff Zelkin as general manager of Embassy Suites Hotels Colorado Springs. Responsible for consistent delivery of product quality and service, Zelkin brings more than 13 years of management and leadership to the property and the Spire Hospitality team.
Most recently, Zelkin served as opening general manager at Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village, where he assisted in ranking the hotel in the top 10 percent of over 213 other Embassy Suites Hotels and Resorts for Quality and Service from 2008 to 2013. Prior to Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village, Zelkin acted as assistant general manager with Commonwealth Hotels, where he grew REVPAR by 7.8 percent during his tenure.
"I am thrilled to come on board at Spire's Colorado Springs property," said Zelkin. "I'm looking forward to leading the team here to create an even better property for our guests."
Having received his Associate of Occupational Studies degree at the Culinary Institute of America, Zelkin served in roles of executive chef, executive banquet chef and sous chef for Marriott Hotels & Resorts. His Marriott experience jump-started his career as executive chef for numerous resorts such as Gardiners Resort on Camelback and Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Scottsdale. Zelkin's vast industry experience led him to the position of revenue and reservation manager for the Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Scottsdale, where he successfully increased occupancy index, rate index and REVPAR for three consecutive years.
"Jeff's extensive portfolio of experience will undoubtedly set Embassy Suites Hotel Colorado Springs in the right direction," says Bill DeForrest, CEO & president of Spire Hospitality. "We are delighted to have him on board."
Owned by AWH Partners, LLC, a privately held real estate investment, development and management firm, Spire Hospitality is a leading provider of management services for hotel owners and investors. With a nimble organizational structure and deep bench of executive talent, Spire Hospitality provides owners and investors with unparalleled, personalized attention.
For more information on Spire Hospitality, visit www.SpireHotels.com or call (847) 498-6650.
About Spire Hospitality
Spire Hospitality, based in Chicago, Ill., is a third-party operator of hotels including unique independents and across celebrated brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, (IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group and (MAR) Marriott International. Spire Hospitality offers expertise in all facets of hospitality management and is committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing the value of hotel real estate. For more information, visit www.spirehotels.com.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
